Garden Bed Math · Patio base checklist
Patio and path base checklist
Patio or path: Length x width (ft): 811 ticket no.:
| # | Step | Done | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 811 called; lines marked | ||
| 2 | Outline staked; string at finished height | ||
| 3 | Fall away from house: 1 in per 8 ft | ||
| 4 | Paver thickness measured | ||
| 5 | Gravel depth picked: 4 in drained, 6 in wet | ||
| 6 | Dig = paver + 1 in sand + gravel | ||
| 7 | Gravel, sand and edging ordered | ||
| 8 | Plan for the dug soil | ||
| 9 | Depth checked at corners and middle | ||
| 10 | Gravel compacted in layers of 4 in or less | ||
| 11 | Edge restraint on every open side | ||
| 12 | 1 in sand screeded; nobody walks on it |
Notes:
Source: Rochester Concrete Products paver installation guide, checked October 12, 2026. Planning checklist for foot traffic, not driveways. Wet ground, steps or walls: ask a supplier or contractor. · gardenbedmath.com/soil/patio-path-base/