West Portsmouth sits in the river bottom, and that changes how a patio has to be built. Bottomland soil drains slowly, sits wet into spring, and moves more than the ridges do. HHS Contracting builds paver patios, walkways, retaining walls, and fire pits across West Portsmouth and all of Scioto County. Call (740) 357-9020 for a free estimate.
What Hardscaping Costs in West Portsmouth
A paver patio runs $15 to $30 per square foot installed. A 200 square foot sitting area lands around $3,000 to $6,000. A 400 square foot patio with a seat wall and a fire pit runs $9,000 to $14,000. Paver walkways run $15 to $30 per square foot, segmental retaining and seat walls run $30 to $60 per face foot, and a built-in fire pit runs $1,200 to $3,500. Poured concrete is the budget alternative at $8 to $15 per square foot, though it is the material most likely to crack in a freeze. Full breakdown in our paver patio cost guide.
What We Handle in West Portsmouth
- Paver patios, sitting areas, and outdoor living spaces
- Paver and flagstone walkways
- Segmental block retaining walls and seat walls
- Built-in fire pits and grill surrounds
- Steps, stoops, and paver driveways aprons
- Grading and drainage correction around new hardscape
- Poured concrete patios, pads, and sidewalks
Why the Base Matters More Than the Pavers
West Portsmouth bottomland holds water long after a rain, so drainage and a deep compacted base are not optional here. We excavate to solid subgrade, lay a minimum of six inches of compacted gravel, compact in lifts, screed the bedding layer, and lock the perimeter with edge restraint before the polymeric sand goes in the joints. A patio built on a thin base looks fine in October and is waving at you by March. That base is what you are actually buying, and it is the first thing a cut-rate crew shortchanges.
Why West Portsmouth Homeowners Call HHS
Hoover Housing Solutions is a licensed and insured general contractor Based at 1010 Coles Ave in Portsmouth, about fifteen minutes from West Portsmouth. We opened in 2023, run 12 employees across two divisions, and hold a 5.0 star rating across 24 Google reviews. Because we are a full contracting outfit and not a patio-only crew, we can handle the grading, the drainage, and the landscaping around your new hardscape on the same job instead of handing you off. See all hardscaping services or compare against a deck.
Free Estimates in West Portsmouth
We will walk your yard, check the grade and the drainage, and give you a written number. No pressure and no charge. Call (740) 357-9020 or request an estimate at hooverhousingsolutions.com.
Expect $15 to $30 per square foot installed. A 200 square foot patio typically runs $3,000 to $6,000. A 400 square foot patio with a seat wall and a fire pit runs $9,000 to $14,000. Call (740) 357-9020 for a free written estimate.
A flat, at-grade patio generally does not require a building permit. You will need one for a covered patio, a retaining wall over four feet tall, or any electric or gas line run out to the patio. HHS confirms requirements with the Scioto County building department before starting.
Most patios in the 200 to 400 square foot range take three to five working days. Retaining walls, fire pits, and tight site access add time, and wet clay can push the schedule.
Yes. HHS covers all of Scioto County, including Portsmouth, Wheelersburg, New Boston, West Portsmouth, Lucasville, Minford, Sciotodale, Franklin Furnace, South Webster, and McDermott.
In southern Ohio freeze-thaw, usually yes. Concrete cracks and the patch never matches. Pavers flex with ground movement, and a settled section can be pulled, re-based, and reset. We install both.