Site Preparation: Sod Removal and Initial Leveling

What happens here

The worker begins by using a shovel to loosen and remove sections of turf. Subsequently, a manual sod cutter (turf cutter) is employed to efficiently cut and lift the remaining sod in strips, clearing the area where the paver patio will be installed. After the sod is removed, a landscape rake is used to roughly level the exposed soil, preparing it for the subsequent base layers.

Goal: The first step involves removing the existing grass and topsoil using manual and mechanical methods, followed by an initial leveling of the excavated area.