Commercial Patios & Decking
Expand your revenue footprint. We engineer high-capacity outdoor dining patios and corporate exterior lounges.
Engineered for High Traffic & Revenue
Outdoor seating increases a restaurant's capacity, and exterior lounges boost corporate employee satisfaction. We structurally build commercial patios and decks that withstand the extremes of Cincinnati weather and daily foot traffic.
Commercial projects only. We build for restaurants, breweries, hotels, and corporate campuses — not residential homeowners. Typical project range: $25K–$1M.
- Commercial Load Ratings: Specialized structural engineering to safely support heavy crowds without sagging or fastener failure.
- Maintenance-Free Materials: Installing premium slip-resistant composites and specialized poured concrete hardscapes.
- Accessibility (ADA) Ramps: Integrating seamless ramp access and compliant railings directly into the outdoor aesthetic.
Outdoor Dining
Expand restaurant seat counts with engineered timber, steel, or concrete outdoor dining arrangements.
Corporate Parks
Professional exterior break areas constructed to enhance corporate leasing appeal.
Zoning & Permitting
Flawless coordination with city planners to expand your outdoor footprint legally and efficiently.
A courtyard deck rebuilt at the cathedral in Covington
At the Diocese of Covington's cathedral campus, RCG removed an aging wood deck and its framing entirely, rebuilt it in long-life composite decking on the same footprint, and installed a brand-new railing — on a property that stayed in use throughout, with everything around the work zone protected.
What Decides the Design
Four decisions shape a commercial patio or deck before anyone picks a finish:
- Surface. Composite decking for elevated decks and low upkeep, poured concrete for at-grade patios, or pavers over a compacted base where drainage and repairability matter. Our Site Works crews install commercial pavers to CMHA Tech Spec.
- Structure and load. A dining deck carries crowds, furniture and sometimes heaters or planters. Framing and footings are engineered for those loads, not residential ones.
- Access. The patio has to sit on an accessible route. Ramps cannot exceed a 1:12 slope and need level 60-by-60-inch landings and handrails on both sides — details in our ADA walkway guide.
- Water and winter. Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky cycle through freeze and thaw dozens of times each winter. Surfaces are sloped to drain and detailed so they do not heave or hold ice.
When the patio is part of a larger exterior project, the paving, landscape and grading around it can run under the same contract. See Integrated Exterior Renovation.
How a Patio Project Runs
- Site walk & zoning check (free). Property lines, setbacks, utilities, door thresholds and the accessible route — checked before design starts.
- Engineering & itemized bid. Structure sized for the real occupant load, with material options priced side by side.
- Permits & phased construction. We handle zoning and building permits, then build in phases so entrances and existing seating stay usable.
- Inspection & turnover. Final inspection, punch list and care instructions for the surface you chose.
Commercial Patio FAQs
Ready to Build Something That Lasts?
Whether it's a healthcare renovation, professional facility upgrade, or commercial buildout, we're here to deliver exceptional results with minimal disruption. Let's talk about your project.