Heavy and compacted. Lifting pavers to find a lost access point is costly.
A paver patio, walkway, or driveway is being installed, which involves excavation, adding a compacted base, and laying the stones.
Septic tanks, sewer main lines, and critical yard drainage pipes.
Obtain septic as-builts from the county. Look for existing cleanouts near the foundation where the patio is planned.
Just because there is grass there now does not mean there isn't a 1,000-gallon septic tank sitting 12 inches below the surface.
Pavers are meant to be a permanent, locked system. If you build over a septic lid, the tank cannot be pumped. You will have to pull up the pavers, excavate the base, and rebuild the patio later.
Before the heavy equipment arrives to excavate the base. Have all underground systems precisely marked.
Contact a Septic Specialist or Private Locator before you cover.
Call 877-735-2796 to connect with local specialists