Patio Installation in Marin and Sonoma County
Natural stone, paver, and flagstone patios built on a proper base to last decades. Designed in 3D before installation. Backed by a two-year warranty.
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How Novara Builds Patios in Marin and Sonoma
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Site Survey and 3D Design
We measure your yard, plan drainage and grade, and design your patio in 3D so you see it before we build it.
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Excavation and Base Prep
Patios fail when the base fails. We excavate, lay geotextile fabric, and compact a proper gravel base with the right depth for the clay-heavy Bay Area soil.
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Material Installation
Natural stone, pavers, or flagstone set on a polymeric sand bed. Tight joints. Clean lines. No shortcuts on edges or transitions.
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Sealing and Walkthrough
Joints sealed against weeds and water. Final cleanup. Two-year workmanship warranty activated. Aftercare guidance for sealing schedule.
All Novara Landscape and Hardscape Services in Marin and Sonoma
Every Novara service is built to work together. Browse our full range and combine what fits your property.
Full Outdoor Builds
Complete property transformations from initial 3D design through final installation.
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Patios
Natural stone, paver, and flagstone patios built on a proper base.
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Retaining Walls
Engineered retaining walls in stone, block, and timber for sloped properties.
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Driveways
Paver, concrete, and stamped driveways with proper drainage and grading.
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Concrete
Concrete walkways, slabs, and foundations finished clean.
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Planting and Softscape
Native and ornamental planting, lawn installation, and full softscape design.
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Wood Hardscapes
Pergolas, fences, decks, and custom wood structures built to last.
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Gardening
Ongoing garden care, seasonal planting, and property maintenance.
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Irrigation and Lighting
Smart irrigation systems and low-voltage landscape lighting design.
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Why Marin and Sonoma Homeowners Trust Novara for Patio Installation
28+ Years
Installing since 1998
Base-Spec Builds
Where most fail
Licensed C-27
#1134876 California
2-Year Warranty
On every patio
Almost every patio failure traces back to the layer no one sees, the base. Marin and Sonoma sit on clay-heavy soil that swells in winter and shrinks in summer. A patio installed without proper excavation depth, geotextile fabric, and compacted gravel base will heave, settle, and shift within a few rainy seasons. The pavers might look fine the day they were installed but the failure starts immediately underneath. We treat the base spec the same on a small back patio as we do on a multi-thousand square foot estate install. Same depth. Same fabric. Same compaction. The visible part of the patio is what you bought. The invisible part is why it lasts.
Novara Patio Installation FAQ
How much does a patio cost?
Patio cost depends on three things, material choice, square footage, and site conditions like grade and access. A small paver patio on a flat lot is the lowest investment. Natural stone or flagstone runs higher. Larger patios with seat walls or built-in features cost more again. The only honest way to give you a number is to walk your property. Free estimates are written and detailed. Request your consultation here.
What patio material lasts longest in Bay Area weather?
Natural stone like flagstone or bluestone holds up best in the wet winters and dry summers across Marin and Sonoma. Concrete pavers are second. Stamped concrete is the lowest maintenance but most prone to cracking on the clay-heavy Bay Area soil if the base is not done right. The base prep matters more than the material in our climate.
Do I need a permit to install a patio?
Most basic patios at grade do not require a permit across Marin and Sonoma. Patios with structural elements like seat walls over 30 inches, fire features, or any work near a property setback do require approval. We handle every permit needed before work starts. See our full process here.
How long does a patio installation take?
A standard 400 square foot paver patio takes one to two weeks from excavation to seal. Larger natural stone patios with custom cuts and integrated features run two to four weeks. Site access matters too. Tight lots with no truck access add days to material delivery and excavation.
Will my new patio crack or shift over time?
Not if the base is done right. Most patio failures in this region come from contractors skipping the base prep. We excavate to proper depth, lay geotextile fabric, and compact a 4 to 6 inch gravel base. Joints get polymeric sand. Edges get proper restraints. That is the difference between a patio that lasts five years and one that lasts thirty.
Can you build a patio on a sloped lot?
Yes. Most properties across Marin and Sonoma have grade. We design patios with proper drainage built in and often pair them with retaining walls to create level outdoor space. The 3D design lets you see exactly how the patio will sit on the slope before we break ground.
What kind of warranty comes with a Novara patio?
Every patio comes with a two-year warranty on workmanship covering settling, base failure, joint integrity, and edge restraint failure. Manufacturer warranties on materials transfer to you separately. If anything we built fails within those two years for reasons not caused by tree root damage or owner negligence, we come back and fix it at no cost.
How do I get started with a patio project?
Call us at (707) 494-8197 or request a free consultation here. We schedule a site visit at your property anywhere across Marin and Sonoma County, walk the space together, talk through material options, and follow up with a 3D design preview and written estimate within two weeks.