Plano, TX
Pavers and Hardscaping in Plano, TX
In Plano the questions are the same as anywhere on this clay, plus one the city decides for you: how often you can water. If you're putting in pavers, a retaining wall or new sod, the worry is paying for it and watching it sink, lean or brown out. Call (469) 283-6279 and we'll connect you with a paver and hardscape pro serving Plano. Ask how deep the compacted stone base will go, how water will leave the patio, and whether your wall needs a permit from Plano. If the job includes new grass or plants, ask about Plano's variance for new landscapes before anything is delivered, because the regular schedule allows sprinklers only twice a week.
Last updated October 23, 2026
Plano's watering schedule, and new landscapes
From April 1 through October 31, Plano asks residents to water a maximum of twice a week:
- Addresses ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) water on Monday and Thursday.
- Addresses ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) water on Tuesday and Friday.
- No sprinklers from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- A hand-held or soaker hose can water foundations and landscaping for up to two hours on any day, and low-flow drip can run as needed.
- "A variance may be requested to water new landscapes for up to 30 days."
(City of Plano, April 2, 2026.) New sod needs water every day while it roots, so get the variance first. More on sod: Sod Installation.
Patios and driveways that stay flat
Plano sits on the same swelling clay as the rest of Collin County. A compacted crushed stone base, at least 4 inches under a patio and more under a driveway, is what keeps pavers from sinking and rocking. Ask for it in writing, along with edging, joint sand, haul-off and grading. Details: Paver Patio Contractor and Paver Driveway Installation.
Do you need a permit for a wall in Plano?
Check with Plano Building Inspections before you build. Nearby, McKinney requires a permit for every retaining wall and engineered plans over 2 feet, and several other North Texas cities draw the line at 4 feet from the bottom of the footing. Whatever the height, the wall needs gravel backfill, a drain pipe and filter fabric behind it. See Retaining Walls and Hardscaping.
Covering the patio or adding a kitchen
Plano's patio cover checklist asks for drawings and a site plan, says total lot coverage can't go over the maximum, and notes that HOA deed restrictions may add requirements. If you're adding a grill under the cover, plan the vent hood with it. See Outdoor Kitchens and Stone Grills.
What Plano homeowners call about
Patio pavers, driveway pavers, retaining walls, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, sod, and stamped concrete (press 2, Stamped Concrete Patios).
What happens after you call
- Call (469) 283-6279, press 1 for pavers and hardscaping or 2 for concrete, and enter your Plano zip.
- You're connected with a pro who works in Plano.
- They measure, check drainage and access, and tell you if the work needs a city permit.
- You get a written price, then the work, then a walk-through before the last payment.
Questions people ask
What days can I water in Plano?
From April through October, even-numbered addresses water Monday and Thursday, odd-numbered addresses Tuesday and Friday, with no sprinklers from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Can I water new sod more often in Plano?
Plano says a variance may be requested to water new landscapes for up to 30 days. Ask before the sod is delivered.
Do I need a permit for a patio cover in Plano?
Plano has a permit checklist for patio covers that asks for drawings and a site plan. Check with your HOA as well.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Plano?
Call Plano Building Inspections with your wall's height and what's above it. Taller walls usually need engineering.
Plan it around Plano's rules before anyone digs
Call (469) 283-6279 and we'll connect you with a paver and hardscape pro serving Plano.