Height of Ground to DPC Only 1 Brick at Present? Post your questions and get answers regarding all areas of drives, pathways and patios

[AndrewWhit]

Hi - I was looking to add a paved patio area to the garden. We have an extension that has been built recently - but having dug out a bit I discovered that the DPC is only one brick above the foundation. Is this correct in the first place and what can I do to lay a patio ? I can't dig through the foundations to lower the level.

I've read that the DPC should be at minimum 75cm from the ground level.

[collectors]

Dont go any higher than it is now. Personaly i would look to having a floating deck/patio so any water can run underneath. IE: a wood/plastic deck. You may get away with having a boarder of 20mm pebbles near to the walls about 4" wide to let the water run away, but this will depend on there being a slope to let the water run off under these pebbles.