Should I Slope My Paver Patio?

Patios must have a slight slope (1" for every 4' to 8') for proper drainage. If you don't provide enough slope, rainwater will settle into low spots, eventually softening and washing out the sand and subbase materials beneath. A flat or poorly sloped patio could even direct water into your basement.

How much slope should a paver patio have?

Keep in mind that the slope should be at least 1 inch for every 8 feet of the paver patio. For instance, a 16-foot patio will require 2 inches of the slope while a 12-foot patio will require 1 1/2 inches of the slope.

Should a paver patio be level?

For pavers to drain, ground should be level but with a slope of 1 inch to every 4 feet of length, to facilitate drainage. Use your measuring tape to adjust string as needed to show a slope of 3 inches over a length of 12 feet. ... On a bubble-level, the bubble will be slightly off-center on the slope.