How To Measure The Slope For A Paver Patio

Step 1

Insert a stake at both the top and bottom of the patio. Use a hammer to pound in the stakes so they are good and stable. Consider the bottom of the area where water from the paver patio will drain.

Step 2

Tie a string around each stake. The string needs to be tight.

Step 3

Slip a line level on the string and adjust the string so it is level between the stakes. To do this, move the string up or down as needed.

Step 4

Step 5

Determine the amount of slope needed for the size of the paver patio. The slope should be at least 1 inch for each 8 feet of patio. For example a 12-foot patio will need 1½ inches of slope; a 16-foot patio will need 2 inches of slope.

Step 6

Measure the calculated amount of slope down from the string tied to the stake at the drainage end of the patio. Mark this location on the stake with a pencil.

Step 7

Move the string down to the mark made on the stake.