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