Manchester-by-the-Sea · about 8 mi from our shop
Patio Design & Construction in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Manchester's granite ledge is at or near the surface almost everywhere, which the town notes makes site work harder. A Manchester patio starts with planning around the rock.
Patios in Manchester
What to know before you start.
The town's wetlands regulations define patios as structures, so they can't go within 50 feet of a wetland, salt marsh or coastal bank, and nothing can be disturbed within 30 feet.
Near the water, bluestone and granite suit the coast and the houses. We pick materials that handle salt and freeze-thaw.
Local rules that can affect your patios project.
30-foot no-disturb zone
No alteration within 30 feet of salt marsh, freshwater wetland, vernal pools, or the top of a coastal or stream bank.
Source: Manchester Wetlands Regulations (amended 2021) ↗50-foot no-build zone
No structures within 50 feet, and structures explicitly include patios, stone walls, terraces, steps, fences, pools and sheds.
Source: Manchester Wetlands Regulations (amended 2021) ↗
We check the current requirements for every project before we start.
Recent patios by our crew around the North Shore. See more of our work.
How close to the salt marsh can my patio be?
No closer than 50 feet, since patios count as structures under the town's regulations.
Let's talk about your patios in Manchester.
Estimates are free. We'll call you back to set up a time to see the property.