Swampscott · about 7 mi from our shop
Patio Design & Construction in Swampscott, MA
Swampscott's soil is thin over bedrock in most places, so a patio here is often built close to rock. We plan the base for what's underneath.
Patios in Swampscott
What to know before you start.
Near King's, Preston and Phillips Beaches, the Floodplain Overlay District requires a town permit for paving in FEMA flood zones. We handle it.
In the Olmsted District, at-grade patios don't need historic review, but seat walls and retaining walls around them do if they're visible from a public way.
Recent patios by our crew around the North Shore. See more of our work.
Local rules that can affect your patios project.
Flood zone permits
In FEMA flood zones AE, AO and VE, the Floodplain Overlay District requires a town permit for all development, including fences, sheds and paving.
Source: Swampscott Zoning Bylaw ↗Wetlands
The Conservation Commission reviews work in wetlands and the 100-foot buffer under the state Wetlands Protection Act.
Source: Swampscott Conservation Commission ↗
We check the current requirements for every project before we start.
Do I need a permit for a patio near the beach?
If you're in a FEMA AE, AO or VE zone, Swampscott requires a floodplain permit for paving.
Let's talk about your patios in Swampscott.
Estimates are free. We'll call you back to set up a time to see the property.