Patio Pavers in Encino, California
Paver patios set on a compacted base with bedding sand and edge restraints, so the patio stays flat and level. Built by a licensed Encino contractor.
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What we install
Option 1 Builders installs patio pavers in Encino, CA. We are a licensed and bonded general building contractor (CSLB #1122918) based at 16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319, Encino, CA 91436. We dig out the area, compact the base, spread bedding sand, lay the pavers, and lock the edges with restraints. That base work is what keeps a paver patio from shifting or sinking later. Call 818-297-2475 for a free on-site estimate.
A patio is the part of your outdoor space you use most. It holds the table, the grill, and the chairs. In Encino it also takes months of summer sun, so the surface and the base both matter.
We buy pavers from ORCO, Belgard, and Angelus Block. You can compare paver styles and colors at full size at our Encino showroom at 16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319.
Option 1 Builders is a licensed and bonded general building contractor, CSLB #1122918. The same crew that sets the patio also installs the turf, the walkway, and the drainage around it. One written scope covers the whole yard.
Homeowners call us when a concrete slab has cracked, when the lawn is too worn to sit on, or when the back door opens onto dirt.
A small patio off the kitchen and a large patio with a fire pit and seat wall get the same process. The difference is size, pattern, and what is built on top. Each of those is its own line on the estimate.
Good pavers still fail on a bad base. Dips, wobbly pavers, and edges that spread apart all come from a base that was not compacted or edges that were not restrained. We build the base first. Careful workmanship there is what makes a patio long-lasting.
Patio pavers are one part of our paver installation in Encino. As a paving contractor in Encino, the same crew handles driveway paving, walkway pavers, and pool decks on residential and commercial paving projects.
Why homeowners call
Paver Patios, Fire Pit Patios, and Seat Walls
Compacted base and restraints
Pavers are set on a compacted base with bedding sand and edge restraints, which is what keeps them from shifting.
ORCO, Belgard, and Angelus
We buy pavers from ORCO, Belgard, and Angelus Block. Compare styles at full size at the Encino showroom.
Written scope after the measure
We measure on site and send a written number tied to a specific spec, not a per-foot guess over the phone.
Licensed and bonded
Licensed and bonded under California contractor license #1122918. You can verify that number with the CSLB.
Get a written number
Request a Free Patio Paver Estimate
Tell us about the yard and how you want to use the patio. We follow up to schedule a walkthrough, measure on site, and send a written scope.
Patio paving
Interlocking pavers laid in the pattern you pick, with a border course and clean cut edges, set on a compacted base and bedding sand.
Patio construction
Demolition of the old concrete or lawn, grading so water runs away from the house, then base, pavers, and edge restraints. All built by our own crew.
Patio design
Patio design and installation on one scope. We lay out the size, shape, and pattern with you on site, and you pick the paver style at the showroom.
Brick paver installation
Interlocking concrete pavers in brick and stone shapes, plus natural stone. Each can be quoted on its own or with a full yard.
Before you compare patio estimates, read three questions to ask every Encino bid on the Encino landscaping blog.
How a free estimate works
How a Free Patio Paver Estimate Works in Encino
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Walk the property
We schedule a walkthrough and talk through how you actually use the yard. The on-site walkthrough is free.
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Measure on site
We measure the space. You are not charged to have us measure the yard or explain the base and drainage.
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Written scope
We send a written number tied to a specific spec, not a per-foot guess over the phone.
Option 1 Builders is licensed and bonded under California contractor license #1122918. The Encino showroom is at 16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319. We measure on site and send a written scope. See about this Encino landscaping company, walk finished Encino projects, or request a written estimate.
Patio Paving in Encino: What the Job Really Involves
Option 1 Builders builds paver patios in Encino and across the San Fernando Valley. A paver patio is not pavers laid on dirt. It is a system: soil dug out and graded, a compacted rock base, a layer of bedding sand, the pavers, edge restraints, and sand swept into the joints. We quote each piece as its own line.
The base does the work. Valley clay soil swells when it is wet and shrinks when it dries. A compacted base spreads that movement out, so the pavers stay level.
The patio is graded so water runs away from the house. If the yard already pools, we add drainage before the pavers go down. See our yard drainage page for how that works.
Jobs run from a small pad outside a sliding door to a full back yard patio with a fire pit, a seat wall, and turf around it.
Patio Construction Beside Turf, Pool Decks, and Walkways
Most patios we build are part of a bigger yard. Pavers and turf share the base prep, so building both together usually costs less than two separate jobs.
Patio construction includes paver patios, pool decks, fire pit patios, seat walls, and the walkway that connects the patio to the gate or the driveway.
Our paving services also cover concrete services and asphalt paving: a new asphalt driveway, sealcoating, crack filling, resurfacing, and parking lots.
Patio Design: Size, Pattern, and Paver Style
Start with how you use the space. A table for six needs more room than two chairs. We mark the outline on the ground so you can walk it before anything is built.
Then pick the paver. Color, size, and pattern change how the patio reads across a whole yard. Photos on a phone screen rarely match the real thing, so we ask you to look at full-size samples at the showroom.
A border course in a darker color frames the patio and gives a clean edge next to turf or planting beds. For a full yard plan, see landscape design in Encino.
From Walkthrough to Finished Patio
The free consultation is the walkthrough. We measure, ask how you use the yard, check where the water goes, and talk through size and pattern.
The crew then works in order: demolition, grading, base, bedding sand, pavers, edge restraints, joint sand. A back yard with a lawn and pavers usually runs about one to two weeks. Your written proposal includes the expected timeline.
Patio Pavers in Encino and Across the San Fernando Valley
Option 1 Builders is based on Ventura Blvd in Encino and installs patio pavers in Encino and the surrounding areas of the San Fernando Valley, including Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Lake Balboa, and Van Nuys.
Hillside lots and flat lots are different jobs. Our neighborhood guide to Encino yards explains how lots change across Encino. Call 818-297-2475 and we will confirm your address by phone.
Need more than a patio? See driveway pavers for driveway installation and curb appeal at the front of the house, artificial grass installation for the lawn beside the patio, or request a free estimate.
Patio Paver Cost in Encino
Patio paver cost depends on the size of the patio, how much demolition and grading the yard needs, the paver you choose, the pattern, and what is built on top, like a seat wall or a fire pit. We do not quote pavers by phone. We measure on site and give you a written number tied to a specific paver and base spec.
If you are comparing patio bids, ask each contractor the same questions: how deep is the base, how is it compacted, what holds the edges, and where does the water go. If the base line is missing from a bid, the cheaper number is not the same job.
Pavers, Natural Stone, and Poured Concrete
Interlocking concrete pavers, also called paving stones, are the most common surface we install for patios and outdoor living areas. They come in many sizes and colors, and one paver can be lifted and replaced if it is ever damaged.
Natural stone gives a more irregular look. Poured concrete is the simplest option. Compare prices in our pavers vs concrete patio cost guide. We install all three, and we will tell you at the walkthrough which one fits your yard.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ: Patio Paver Questions Encino Homeowners Ask
Yes. We install paver patios, walkways, driveways, pool decks, and retaining walls, along with poured concrete. Pavers are set on a compacted base with bedding sand and edge restraints, which is what keeps them from shifting or sinking later.
It depends on the size of the patio, demolition, grading, the paver you choose, and the pattern. We measure on site and send a written scope. We do not quote pavers over the phone.
A back yard with a lawn and pavers usually runs about one to two weeks. A full front-and-back yard with irrigation, drainage, and hardscape can take several weeks. Your written proposal includes the expected timeline.
Pavers flex with the soil and can be repaired one piece at a time. A concrete slab can crack, and a crack has to be patched or the slab replaced. Concrete usually costs less up front. We install both.
Not if the base is right. Pavers stay level when they sit on a compacted base with bedding sand and edge restraints. Most sinking patios were built on a thin base.
We buy from ORCO, Belgard, and Angelus Block. Compare styles at the Encino showroom at 16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319.
Yes. Visit the Encino showroom to compare paver styles and colors at full size. Photos on a phone screen rarely match how a material reads across a whole yard.
Yes. We build seat walls and fire pits as part of a patio project, in block that matches the pavers. See our retaining walls and seat walls page.
Yes. Pavers and turf sit side by side on most yards we build. They share the base prep, and the paver edge gives the turf a clean line.
Yes. We walk the property, measure on site, and send a written scope. Call 818-297-2475.
Related services
Encino Services Quoted Beside Patio Pavers
Ready to Price Patio Pavers in Encino?
Tell us about the yard. We will walk the property and send a written scope for patio pavers in Encino. Call 818-297-2475 or request a free estimate.