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Side Yard Concrete in Phoenix, AZ

Side yard concrete in Phoenix, AZ turns the dusty strip between the house and the block wall into a clean, usable path that sends water away from the foundation.

Clean and dust-free
Sloped away from the house
Formed around equipment
Ready for bins and carts

Why Valley side yards get paved

The side yard in a typical Valley home is a narrow strip between the stucco and the block wall, holding the AC condenser, the meters, the trash cans and a gate. Left as dirt or gravel it gets dusty, weedy and muddy in monsoon season, and gravel migrates onto the driveway. Paving it fixes all of that at once.

The part that needs thought is water. Roof runoff lands in the side yard, and a slab that is flat or tips toward the house can push it against the foundation. A good side yard slab falls away from the house to wherever the water can leave the lot.

A new concrete strip along the side of a house — A side-yard strip Richard poured along the house, jointed at even intervals and sloped away from the wall.

Planning around what lives there

Map where roof water lands and where it can leave the lot
Leave service clearance around the AC condenser, gas meter and electrical
Replace a sunken AC pad in the same pour rather than forming around it
Keep the slab off the block wall footing with an isolation joint
Decide whether a trailer will ever park there; that changes the thickness

Side yard concrete in Phoenix, AZ: frequently asked questions

Is it a good idea to pave a side yard in Phoenix?

Usually, if it is done with drainage in mind. Paving keeps dust and gravel down, gives the bins, equipment and walking traffic a firm surface, and lets you slope water away from the foundation. The mistake is paving it flat or toward the house.

Which way should side yard concrete slope?

Away from the house, toward the block wall or toward the back of the lot, depending on where water can leave. Block walls often have weep openings or a gap at the base; the slope should lead water to where it can go.

Can I park in a paved side yard?

In Phoenix, yes on a dust-free surface, and concrete qualifies. If you plan to park a trailer or RV there, it needs a thicker, reinforced slab; see side yard RV parking pads.

What about the AC unit and gas meter in the side yard?

The concrete is formed around them, with clearance left for service. If a condenser pad has sunk, it is often replaced in the same pour.

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