Build with Roman - How to Excavate and Prepare a Paver Patio Base

In this video, Roman shows you excavate your patio area and prepare your base. This is the hardest part so pay close attention. This is the foundation on which everything is built - take your time. If you cannot perform the tasks in this video, or you aren't confident in what you are doing, you can always call a professional. They would love to hear from you.

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[michaelgarro]

Your grading and leveling process looked so much simpler than many other DIY tutorials. Thank you

[smileyginger]

I know this is an older video, but wanted to say thanks for showing it done with a skid steer. SO MANY DIY vids for patios and other excavation work only ever show people breaking their back with shovels and I was like "surely you could rent a skid steer or mini ex to do this, right?" For a few hundred you get the excavation done in a day AND save your back. That's a deal in my book.

[margarethoward]

Would you consider doing a step by step video for dummies on sloping away from your foundation for paver patio? I have watched so many, & still don’t understand how to properly & accurately accomplish this. All the ones you have done are great, but can’t find one on sloping.

[Muslim_Hashira]

brother you made that look super easy.. i had such a hard time with my backyard i ended up calling aprofessional hahaha

[amandaredeagle]

U busted the big toy out first. Great video info

[castlepines]

Grading and compacting today! Thanks for the help

[michaell]

it amazes me how all of these patio install vids start with a table top flat yard to work with.  What abut the guy that needs a 12x12 patio and his yard drop 10 inches over that 12 feet?

[djjouano]

Nice video! In your estimate, how many days will it take to finish that patio by yourself alone if using a shovel in excavating 9" on the ground? Thanks for sharing.

[seandalton]

Man. You look like that dude that builds motorcycles with his dad. Just waiting for you to flip out and start throwing stuff.
Solid videos thou. Enjoying them regardless. Although maybe throw a stone here and there

[hectordehesa]

Great stuff man. Can’t wait to put it to practice.

[marcelosalussolia]

Great tips mate ! Thank you for your time 🍻

[BenDabbn]

For just a backyard patio I thought it was 4 inches of base, 6 inches for heavier applications like a driveway. Could be a little savings for some! I like your technique of painting the low spots ahead of time btw.

[originalfallinggirl]

Wa wa woo wa ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Who is the guy who looks like the Marlboro man?

[johnoliver]

What your thoughts on using old pavers as base with your crushed gravels.

[antoniodelrey]

I know that you are bored since you've finished your patio so come have fun at my house putting one in!

[jaimiegarcia]

Can you do this same process on sand? I live in the desert and my backyard is full of sand. It’s the same consistency as beach sand. The kind where you sink a little with each step. I’m struggling to determine the best solution to lay a foundation for pavers.

[WilliamPeck]

looks good, but I didn't see about grading for water runoff ...

[kristoforc]

All the videos i see start in a fairly flat area...mine isn't sloped...really wish i could find something on what to do to prep a sloped area...how much fill you need, etc.

[bottanoog]

what gravel didi you first get delivered?? How many yards?? is 3/4 crushed stone ok?? T Y for a reply

[michaelfeuerbach]

Thanks for the video!! It's amazing why so many people give him a thumbs down....SMH