A rear door sitting 5 feet above the yard changes the whole plan. At
LPB Construction Inc., we turn awkward grades into outdoor places that make sense beside your home. Around Cleveland, OH, we build decks that cross elevation changes rather than forcing the yard into an unnatural layout. The goal is simple. Keep room for sitting, cooking, and having people over without giving up the character of the site.
Our Raised Decks Work With Changing Elevation
When the threshold is well above grade, a raised deck can meet it cleanly. With our
deck construction plans, we design the foundation and framing to create a level deck over the slope. A grill corner, a table for six, or a route to the pool can all shape the layout. Your usable space stays close to the house.
- Direct access: Stairs follow the paths your family already takes from the door to the yard.
- Open ground below: Instead of cutting a large flat pad into the property, the framing leaves the natural slope visible.
Is Our Patio Plan Better for a Sloped Backyard?
A patio often works best on the lower, flatter part of a yard. We recommend one when a stable near-grade terrace fits the property without excessive excavation or retaining work. Our concrete crew digs out the area and builds a solid base. Then we form a surface around the available level ground. For a 12-by-16 seating area or a larger backyard hangout,
patio construction can create a finished spot to land. We can pour stamped, smooth, broom-finish, or hand-finish concrete. We then add steps where the patio needs to connect back to the house or another section of the yard.
- Terrace placement: The grade itself often points to the most practical location for the patio.
- Surface finish: Choose a concrete look that fits your home, from a quiet broom finish to a more detailed stamped pattern.
Our Grading Plan Protects Access and Drainage
After a hard Cleveland rain, heavy soil can stay wet for a day or two. Before building starts, we look at where runoff travels and where it may collect near the house. Water needs a clear path. Slopes, steps, and finished surfaces are planned so the outdoor area stays easier to use. Concrete steps, gutters, fencing, and a patio roof can change how the whole space works. Our
exterior home improvement work lets us tie those features into a deck or patio when the project calls for more than one element. With more than 60 years of combined experience, we know how to make uneven ground look purposeful instead of awkward. From the site visit through the last board or concrete finish, access, drainage, and everyday use stay in view. At LPB Construction Inc., we build outdoor spaces around the yard you actually have. Call us at
(440) 502-5078 or
contact us to get started.