A good concrete patio in Chula Vista is sized for how you live and sloped so water runs away from the house.
Plan the Size First
Set out chairs, a table and a grill where the patio will go. Walk around them. Most people find they want more room than they first drew. Mark the shape with string or hose and leave it for a day.
Think about the door you will use most, the path to the yard and where the sun sits in the late day.
Slope and Water
A patio should never be dead flat. A slight slope moves rain and hose water away from the house. Ask where the water will go once it leaves the slab, and make sure it does not end up at a neighbor's wall.
Adding a Cover Later
A slab alone and a slab with a roof over it are two different jobs. A patio cover is a structure, and the city says work that adds a structure needs Planning review for setbacks, height and lot coverage. If a cover is in your plans, tell the contractor now so the slab is ready for posts.
What the City Says
Chula Vista says a building permit is needed when work adds or changes structures. For work that is exempt, the city points to Form 4551 is the Chula Vista form the city points to for work that does not need a building permit.. We have the city link in our permit guide. Check with the city for your lot.