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Considerations in planning for your retaining wall & things to advise your contractor
Prior to having your contractor commence your project, here are some of the things your will need to consider and plan for:
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Where is the wall going?
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Do you have shire approval?
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Do you have engineered drawings to suit your site? If not, we can help!
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What type of retaining system is best suited?
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height and length?
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Will there be a structure or fence going on top of the wall or nearby?
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Is there clear access to get machinery to the required area on site?
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Is it a rocky or difficult site or are there any obstructions or challenges?
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Any asbestos on site?
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Do you know where all your services (gas, electrical, water) are located & do you have a diagram?
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Is water & power available for use?
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Allocate a spot to place/store materials on site
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Will traffic control be needed (often needed for tight sights and/or on busy roads)
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Which of these considerations (or anything else) can we help you organize?
Safety!
All Retaining Systems has a perfect occupational health and safety record and regards safety as a core value of its business. To ensure that your project is always done safely and to a high standard, we always follow the following precautions and proper planning procedures:
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Comprehensive site meeting prior to commencement of work
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Full site walk through & inspect for any hazards or potential risks
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Full inspection of machinery
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Marking of location of all services and where excavation can occur safely
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Full briefing of all people on site including the client and any other contractors whose project runs concurrently.
So how can a retaining wall benefit your lifestyle?
Retaining walls are usually installed to serve a utilitarian purpose of holding back soil in situations where there are varying levels on your site. They can, however be used to create beautiful outdoor living spaces and give a purpose to wasted spaces that currently have no value.
