Free tool
Slope Finder
Set a slab run and a slope and see the drop, the water path and a warning if it runs toward the house.
A common guide is about one quarter inch of drop per foot. Local rules, soil and the shape of the lot decide the real slope, and we set it with a level and a string line.
How to use it
Three quick steps
- 1Set the runDistance from the house to the edge in feet.
- 2Set the slopeFrom one sixteenth to one half inch per foot.
- 3Read the dropSee the total drop and where the water goes.
Questions
About the slope finder
How much slope does a slab need?
A common guide is about one quarter inch of drop per foot, away from the house. Local rules and the site decide the real number.
Can a slope be too steep?
Yes. Too much slope is hard on car bumpers and feet, and it can make a patio feel tilted.
What if my slab slopes toward the house?
That is a drainage problem worth fixing. Options include leveling, regrading, drains or replacing the slab.
Next step
Services that go with this tool
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Site Prep, Grading and FormingThe dirt work and forms that decide how a slab will perform, done right before any concrete arrives.See the service CI-101FlatworkConcrete DrivewaysDriveways built for heavy traffic and harsh weather, with the strength, drainage and curb appeal to match your home.See the service CI-103FlatworkConcrete WalkwaysWelcoming walkways, from curved garden paths to straight entry walks, with patterns that fit your landscaping.See the service Let us pour something you will love for years.
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