We specialise in the design and installation of commercial retaining walls in Brisbane. Our team can provide the perfect retaining wall solution for a variety of construction projects while ensuring each development adheres to the Australian Safety Standards and respective Brisbane City guidelines.
We have engineers to ensure all construction requirements are met.
Retaining walls require sound engineering from start to finish to make sure they can last a generation. Our engineers conduct ground investigation to identify construction challenges before proposing a sustainable design that addresses these challenges and all other construction requirements.
Site Assessment
We normally start our development process by carefully assessing the site where the retaining wall is being installed. During this step, we look to consider crucial factors such as the structure or the height and length of the wall, the conditions of the soil, slope of the land and proper drainage among other things.
Regulation and Permits
Our team takes all the necessary measures to ensure building permits and regulatory guidelines are swiftly met during every stage of the project.
Site Clearance
Site clearing or removing elements that can get in the way of the project is a critical step in all construction projects. Retaining walls, in particular, need excellent baselining as it is often used to support other structures or building projects.
Excavation
Excavating for a retaining wall project requires skillful planning and approach from retaining wall experts to make sure that the trench can accommodate the retaining wall materials and still provide enough space for proper drainage.
Base preparation
Our team will compact the land using mechanised equipment and techniques to make sure that the bottom of the trench is level and sufficiently stable to serve as a solid base for the project.
Gravel Base
We typically add a layer of gravel at the bottom of the trench to provide stability to the structure and improve drainage. Thus, preventing water accumulation and potential structural damage to the foundation over time.
Concrete Footing
If the retaining wall requires a concrete foundation, we add a formwork along the trench as a means to mould concrete to the desired dimensions and setup.
The height of the wall usually dictates how wide the structure will be. Meanwhile, the most durable materials go in first during the construction to make sure the foundation is strong and stable from the bottom level going up. Depending on the height and specifications of the retaining wall, it is often necessary to seek the expertise of structural engineers to ensure the wall's design is appropriate.
Drainage, typically a water pipe, is necessary to prevent water and hydrostatic pressure from building up within the retaining wall. In other words, the design and installation of the drainage will leave a lasting impact on the durability of the structure as well as the cost of repairs or any succeeding reconstruction.
Based on the height and design of the wall, our team may need to add reinforcement to stabilise the foundation. There are various materials and designs that can be used for reinforcement, which our engineers will determine ahead of time based on the resources initially used for the wall.
Backfilling is often done after we’re done with the layers of the retaining wall. Depending on the amount of backfill needed, a combination of gravel and soil may be used to stabilise the structure and facilitate drainage. After this, the topsoil is cured and compacted in preparation for landscaping.
If the retaining wall is subject for approval and inspection, we will arrange this beforehand to make sure the structure can be cleared shortly after completion. As a reminder, we make sure every step of the development adheres to all applicable guidelines concerning commercial retaining walls.
We offer different types of retaining walls, from timber retaining wall, sandstone retaining wall to concrete retaining wall.
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