Paver Base

Straightforward guidance for planning materials, preparing the work, and knowing when to confirm local requirements.

Residential gravel base being spread and leveled with a landscape rake during base preparation.

How to Build a Compacted Gravel Base: Depth, Aggregate, Geotextile, Bedding Sand, and Drainage

Plan a compacted gravel base from utility locate and subgrade review through aggregate selection, lifts, geotextile, bedding sand, drainage, and supplier-ready quantities.

BuildListCalc Editorial Team · 10 min · September 7, 2026