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Prepare Paver Patio Base

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What happens here

Prepare the ground for the paver patio by excavating the area, laying down a base layer of crushed stone, and compacting it thoroughly. Ensure proper slope for drainage away from the house. Create a level sand base on top of the crushed stone, ready for paver installation. For the fire pit area, dig a circular foundation and construct the retaining walls, filling the interior with gravel.

Goal: Establish a stable and well-drained base for the paver patio and fire pit.

Tools and materials

  • Crushed Stone — Base layer for the patio
  • Leveling Sand — Top layer for paver installation
  • Plate Compactor — Compacting gravel and sand layers
  • Shovels — Spreading materials and minor excavation
  • Skid Steer Loader Bobcat MT100 — Moving soil and aggregate, compacting the base
  • Wheelbarrow Jackson — Transporting materials