Concrete Patio in Elmhurst, IL
A patio in Elmhurst is reviewed as a stormwater question, not a landscaping one. Parts of the city have flooded repeatedly along Salt Creek, so anything adding impervious surface gets more scrutiny than in most DuPage municipalities. We measure existing hard surface first, size the patio to clear review, and design a deliberate path for its runoff rather than letting it sheet toward the house.
- Licensed & insured
- In business since 1985
- Free on-site estimates
- Village permits handled
What's included
- Layout, sod removal and excavation to grade
- Compacted CA-6 stone base
- Wire mesh reinforcement on chairs
- Four inch air-entrained pour
- Broom, stamped, colored or exposed finish
- Expansion joint at the house, cure-and-seal
Elmhurst specifics
Elmhurst reviews patio permits against stormwater and impervious surface requirements, with additional review for Salt Creek floodplain parcels. Runoff direction matters here in a way it does not everywhere: a patio shedding toward a neighbouring lot creates a real problem in a city that has flooded. We pitch away from the foundation to a defined outlet.
Questions
Why is a patio permit harder to get in Elmhurst?
Because the city reviews new impervious surface as a stormwater question after years of Salt Creek flooding. It is stricter than most DuPage villages and the reason is real, not bureaucratic.
Where does the runoff from a new Elmhurst patio go?
Somewhere deliberate. We pitch away from the foundation to a defined outlet rather than letting the slab sheet toward the house or the neighbouring lot, and on larger designs we agree that path before submitting.
Can I still build a large patio in Elmhurst?
Often yes, particularly on the teardown-rebuild lots where the whole yard is being planned at once. It depends on your total existing hard surface, which we measure at the estimate.
See the full Concrete Patio page or all services in Elmhurst. Updated 2026-09-06.
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Hanover Park, IL · since 1985
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Fully insured · certificate on request
Serves
Elmhurst, DuPage County · 30 min away
Hours
Mon–Sat 8am–5pm · free estimates
Payment
Cash or check · deposit at scheduling
Free patios estimate in Elmhurst
Same-day callback on weekdays. On-site measurement, written price, permit filed.