Block retaining wall construction and drainage preparation

Retaining Wall Case Study

Block retaining wall with drainage preparation

A retaining wall project where height, water movement, base preparation and access all needed to be considered before final construction.

Scope

What the project involved

  • Block retaining wall preparation
  • Base, drainage and backfill planning
  • Site access and excavation checks
  • Coordination with garden levels and surrounding hard landscaping

Practical checks

Retaining wall work needs careful checking of height, soil, drainage outlet, loads above the wall, access and whether engineering or consent may be required.

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