We built a cement pad on a slop so that we could use our yard better.
Since our planned cement slab was on a slope we actually had to build a retaining wall to allow for the concrete.
I have 3 posts associated with a patio on a slope where we prepared for the cement slab and We DIY'd the whole thing. I have ALL details in these posts starting it from scratch!!!
-how much concrete we would need based on math calculations that I give you.
-what materials we needed
-the process of pouring the cement
I hope this idea helps you, that is the exact reason why I wrote it! When you look at the posts, please feel free to comment with any questions. Good LUCK!!!
I would tier it with self-locking concrete retaining wall stones. I would not exceed 3’ in height, because the foundation/footing should be concrete after that, not compacted gravel & sand.
At 4’ H. you will probably need a Building Permit.
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We built a cement pad on a slop so that we could use our yard better.
Since our planned cement slab was on a slope we actually had to build a retaining wall to allow for the concrete.
I have 3 posts associated with a patio on a slope where we prepared for the cement slab and We DIY'd the whole thing. I have ALL details in these posts starting it from scratch!!!
1st post:
https://karupp-did.net/plan-and-diagram-a-retaining-wall-to-diy/
-describes diagrams and sketches needed to build a retaining wall along with planning the wall and cement pad.
-laid out how to plan and diagram a retaining wall.
-math calculations to figure out how much stone and block to order
-how far we dug down and the cross section diagrams of what is going on under the ground
2nd post:
https://karupp-did.net/building-a-retaining-wall/
-What we did to build the retaining wall.
-what materials were needed.
-the actual building pictures
3rd post:
https://karupp-did.net/pour-a-cement-pad-diy/
-how to order concrete
-how much concrete we would need based on math calculations that I give you.
-what materials we needed
-the process of pouring the cement
I hope this idea helps you, that is the exact reason why I wrote it! When you look at the posts, please feel free to comment with any questions. Good LUCK!!!
I would tier it with self-locking concrete retaining wall stones. I would not exceed 3’ in height, because the foundation/footing should be concrete after that, not compacted gravel & sand.
At 4’ H. you will probably need a Building Permit.
You could add drainage like a French drain or get your yard graded.