Here’s a step-by-step guide to building a raised concrete patio with a retaining wall: 1. Plan & Design Sketch your raised concrete patio on a piece of graph paper to determine the size, shape and location of the patio. Next, determine the height, depth and base of the retaining wall.

A raised patio uses retaining wall systems to build up the area to a suitable height with slabs and pavers to make up the interior of the patio essentially creating a patio on top of a retaining wall border. When built according to the specifications outlined below, you can have a patio that will last you several years and parties.