How to Build A Gravel Pad for a Shed on a SLOPED Yard

Learn how to transform your sloped yard into a stable foundation for your shed with our step-by-step guide to building a gravel pad. From leveling the ground to laying down a sturdy base, we'll show you how to create a durable solution for your shed project.

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[EverydayShed]

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[b.lemire]

It seems like every video I watch on building just about anything outside shows level land. Finally a video that tackles the problem of sloped land. Thank you!

[bidbuytomasito]

Outstanding video! Appreciate all you share. Walking backwards burns more calories than walking forward.

[G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Great vid. Thx for sharing. Perfect for those of us with imperfect building sites, and who have more time than $$.

[robertdknight]

Great video, and series. I've watched them all as of 08-14-2024. I'm going back now and rewatching them again. I read the comments here and didn't see the link for the Pressure Treated treatment you used for the PT cuts on the 4x6s. I'd like to get some. Thanks

[questioner]

Another option for building on a hill is to make a wooden platform, but you need to size the floor joists to handle the load. An advantage is that you can jack it up to level after each winter.

[TANtrum]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is exactly what i needed.

[taylor]

Lov the video it made may sloped project much easier

[Keepingthefaith]

I like the idea of a gravel bed for a shed rather than a concrete one. Water will drain through it if it gets wet, unlike concrete, which will sit on the surface and promote rot.

[jefferysmith]

That looks really great... but all that work.. probably gonna hire it out.

[nnekababy]

I luv it!!! ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥 Thanks for explaining!! I'll be hiring!

[justinjonbaugh]

Why no gravel under the sides and top sections? And why no gravel behind the downhill side? Wouldn't these improve drainage and lead to a longer lasting result?

[fluffybuht]

Thanks for this video and the subsequent series. Can we start a discussion of why one might prefer to do a gravel pad rather than post-in-concrete footers? Is it only because of the possibility of moving the shed down the road?

[Jgood]

Why the three board sections at the bottom of the top of the slope instead of one full board?

[youknow]

Can this be done after the shed is on site?

[vboutique]

Could you use this same concept and expand for a parking pad that you do with concrete?

[LouisConley-rh]

This is a great video. I have an uneven back yard. I’m looking to build a border like this (but larger) to level the ground for a playground set. For inside of the border, is it imperative to dig out the center ground material? Mine would be sod/soil. I’m wondering if it’s worth it to also dig the center out or if I can just dig the perimeter square. I will be using the weed barrier material. Thanks again.

[MF-uwmh]

Question: you said something like when your pick " breaks 5.5 inches of the finish grade its time to step up to another level of digging." Do you have a rule of thumb for how much deeper to dig every time you step up to make it easier at the finish? Thank you for the video.

[dwclharris]

Question? Can you build the shed on top of the leveling pad 4x4’s or 6x6’s so the outside wall boards hangs over allowing rain water to drain away? Excellent video explaining everything well. Thanks

[markpinther]

You mentioned links or plans etc that would be in the description but I dont see those. Maybe I missed them!