Every patio needs a plan for water, even when no visible drain is required. The finished surface should direct water away from foundations and avoid trapping runoff against walls, steps, or neighboring property.

Some sites can manage water with proper pitch and surrounding grade. Others require channel drains, catch basins, permeable areas, downspout extensions, or subsurface drainage. The correct solution depends on elevations, soil, roof runoff, patio size, and where water can legally discharge.

Drainage should be planned before excavation—not added as an afterthought when water starts pooling. What drainage challenge are you trying to solve?patio drainage, paver patio, standing water, grading