Custom Patio Installation in St. Louis, MO
Custom-designed paver patios built with premium Unilock products and 20+ years of expert craftsmanship across the St. Louis metro area.
The Most Popular Outdoor Upgrade in St. Louis
A paver patio is one of the best investments you can make in your outdoor space. It adds usable living area, increases your home's value, and gives you a beautiful place to entertain, relax, and enjoy the outdoors. According to industry data, a well-built patio recoups 50-80% of its cost at resale, and most St. Louis homeowners report using their new patio 4 to 5 months out of the year.
At Green Operations, paver patios are our most requested service. Travis has designed and installed hundreds of patios across the greater St. Louis area, from compact backyard entertaining spaces to expansive multi-level outdoor living environments. As an authorized Unilock contractor, we use premium paver products that look better, last longer, and come with stronger warranties than what you will find at most contractors.
Every patio we build starts with a properly prepared base, uses correct installation techniques, and finishes with polymeric sand joints that resist weeds and ant hills. The details matter, and they are what separate a patio that looks great for 20 years from one that starts settling and shifting after 3.
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Patio Design Options
Your patio should reflect your style and fit your property. We offer a wide range of patterns, layouts, and configurations to match any home and any budget.
Herringbone Pattern
The classic 45-degree or 90-degree herringbone is one of the strongest paver patterns available. The interlocking angles distribute weight evenly and resist shifting under foot traffic. It is our most popular pattern for patios and driveways, and it looks sharp with both traditional brick and modern rectangular pavers.
Running Bond
Running bond (also called stretcher bond) is a simple, clean pattern where each row is offset by half a paver. It creates a linear look that works well with contemporary home designs. We often use running bond for walkways that connect to a patio with a more complex pattern.
Circular & Fan Patterns
Circular patterns create natural focal points, perfect for fire pit areas, dining spaces, or the center of a larger patio. Unilock offers purpose-made circle kits that eliminate the need for custom cuts. Fan patterns radiate outward and work beautifully around curved edges and radius seating walls.
Random (Ashlar) Layout
Random or ashlar patterns use 2 to 3 different paver sizes in a repeating but irregular arrangement. The result looks organic and natural, similar to cut stone. This is a popular choice for natural-looking patios that blend with landscape features and garden settings.
Large-Format Modern
Large-format pavers (16x16, 24x24, or plank sizes) deliver a clean, contemporary aesthetic with fewer joint lines. Unilock's Artline and Beacon Hill Smooth series are standouts in this category. Fewer joints also means less maintenance over time.
Custom & Multi-Pattern
Many of our projects combine multiple patterns within one patio. A herringbone field with a soldier course border. A circular fire pit area that transitions to running bond on the main patio. Accent bands in a contrasting color that define different zones. The possibilities are nearly unlimited.
Materials & Brands
Unilock Authorized Products
As an authorized Unilock contractor, we carry their full residential product line. Unilock's EnduraColor Plus technology bonds the color pigments throughout the entire paver, not just the surface. That means the color does not fade, chip, or wear away like it does on lower-quality pavers.
Key Unilock series we install regularly:
- Beacon Hill Flagstone - Natural flagstone look with the durability of concrete
- Brussells Block - Tumbled, old-world character in multiple sizes
- Artline - Sleek, large-format modern pavers with clean lines
- Rivercrest - Textured, natural-looking wall and patio system
- Town Hall - Classic clay brick aesthetic in a concrete paver
Color & Finish Options
Unilock pavers come in dozens of color blends, from warm earth tones (sandstone, sierra, coffee creek) to cool grays and charcoals. Finishes range from smooth contemporary to heavily tumbled antique. We bring sample pavers to your consultation so you can see the actual colors and textures against your home's exterior.
We also work with other premium paver manufacturers when a specific look or product is needed. Belgard, Techo-Bloc, and EP Henry all produce quality products that we have experience installing. But for most projects, Unilock offers the best combination of quality, selection, and warranty backing.
Features That Elevate Your Patio
A paver patio is the foundation. These features turn it into a complete outdoor living space.
Fire Pits & Fireplaces
A built-in fire pit or fireplace extends your patio season by months. We build gas and wood-burning fire features that integrate seamlessly into the patio design, using matching or complementary materials. Most St. Louis homeowners get use from their fire pit from early March through late November.
Explore Fire Features →Seating Walls
Seating walls provide permanent, maintenance-free seating around your patio perimeter. Built from matching wall block with a smooth cap stone, they define the space and eliminate the need for extra chairs when you have guests. A typical seating wall adds $1,500 to $4,000 depending on length.
View Wall Options →Outdoor Kitchens
A built-in grill station, countertop, or full outdoor kitchen turns your patio into an entertaining headquarters. We build kitchen islands from block and stone with granite or concrete countertops, integrated storage, and room for grills, smokers, or Big Green Eggs.
See Outdoor Kitchens →Landscape Lighting
Low-voltage LED landscape lighting transforms your patio at night. We integrate step lights, post lights, and up-lighting into the patio design during construction, running wiring beneath the pavers before they are set. Retrofit lighting is possible but is always easier and cleaner when planned from the start.
Why Pavers Over Poured Concrete
Poured concrete is cheaper upfront, but pavers outperform it in almost every category that matters over the long term. Here is how they compare.
Durability & Freeze-Thaw Performance
Unilock pavers are rated at 8,000+ PSI compressive strength. Standard poured concrete is around 2,500-3,000 PSI. In St. Louis, where temperatures swing from single digits to 100+ degrees within a year, that strength difference matters. Pavers flex slightly with ground movement instead of cracking. A poured concrete slab cannot do that.
Repairability
If a paver cracks or shifts, you can remove and replace individual pavers without disturbing the rest of the surface. If a concrete slab cracks, your options are patching (which always looks like patching) or tearing out and replacing the entire slab. Utility access is also easier with pavers, since sections can be lifted and re-laid after underground work.
Design Flexibility
Pavers come in dozens of shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. You can create curves, patterns, borders, and inlays that are simply not possible with poured concrete. Stamped concrete tries to imitate pavers but fades, chips, and requires resealing every 2-3 years. Pavers do not need sealing (though optional sealing can enhance color).
Return on Investment
A paver patio adds measurable value to your home. National Association of Realtors data shows that outdoor living projects recoup 50-80% at resale, with higher-quality materials returning more. Pavers signal quality to buyers in a way that a poured concrete slab simply does not. Combined with lower lifetime maintenance costs, pavers are the better long-term value.
Paver Patio Gallery
Real patio projects completed by Green Operations for St. Louis homeowners.
Related Services
Outdoor Living
Add fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and pergolas to your patio for a complete backyard retreat.
Retaining Walls
Create level ground for your patio and add seating walls that define the space.
Pool Installation
Pair your paver patio with a custom pool for the ultimate outdoor living experience.
Ready for Your New Paver Patio?
Get a free design consultation and estimate from Travis. We will visit your property, discuss your vision, and show you material options on the spot.
Paver Patio FAQ
Paver patio costs in St. Louis typically range from $15 to $35 per square foot installed, depending on the paver product, pattern complexity, and site conditions. A 300-square-foot patio runs approximately $4,500 to $10,500. A larger 600-square-foot patio with premium Unilock pavers, seating walls, and a fire pit area can range from $15,000 to $35,000. We provide free, detailed estimates with no obligation so you know the exact cost for your project.
Most standard patios take 3 to 5 days from excavation to completion. Larger projects with retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, or fire features can take 1 to 3 weeks. Weather delays are possible during spring and early summer in St. Louis, but we build weather contingency into every project timeline. We keep you informed throughout the process and will not rush base preparation or installation to make up for lost days.
Paver patios are low-maintenance but not zero-maintenance. The main task is keeping polymeric sand in the joints, which typically needs topping off every 3 to 5 years. Occasional sweeping and a garden hose rinse handle normal dirt and debris. For deeper cleaning or stain removal, we offer professional paver cleaning and sealing services. Sealing is optional but enhances color and provides additional protection against staining and weed growth in the joints.