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I see everyone recomending to use a string line to get the gradient right but being a total diy novice i dont see how i could use that. I have a preexisting concrete base that i will slab over so i could stick a peg into the ground to use it

Thanks guys, going to go it this weekend. What is the best way to get the slope right. Hard-core flat and then get the slope using the sand and cement mix? Or do I slope the hard core with the wacker? Then slab

I was thinking that the slabs would be around 60 mm below the dpc, i would then leave a space of around 12 inche out from the wall and put gravel there? Is that a bad idea?

Thanks for the advice guys, its really helped. I do have another question im afraid :LOL: I have attached some pictures of the concrete that was original with the house (in the 80's) The concrete is the standard 150mm below the DPC as you can see. Is there any way i can slab over it without...

Hi guys have another question. Going to top the rubble with some more mot 1. The question is how high do I take the hardcore before I wacker it? Does it need to be level with the rest of the existing concrete or will it wacker down a few inches so needs to be higher and then wackered down ? If...

Thanks for all your advice friend.

OK mate il do that. Then how much sand would you recommend? And just normal builders sand?

Thanks for the reply. You think it will be OK if I break up the rubble even more with a sledge hammer and then put the sand down? Yeah I know it's deep mate but the clay soil meant I was probably overly cautious

Hi Guys Long time lurker, first time poster here so bare with me please :) I am recently purchased my first house with my girlfriend and the previous owners have left quite a lot of work, which is sort of fun to put our own stamp on it. Anyway the first piece of advice im after is regarding...