Project

Retaining wall

The site at the beginning, starting with the string line

Holes dug, posts in, concrete mixed and poured. Excess dirt stored to the side for redistribution afterwards

Full wall line - 18 posts across various levels

Boards going on, with trench behind for the drainage elements

Initial boards on to secure horizontal levels, and dirt redistributed

Tidy up to leave for a month while clients saved up funds for the rest of the project

Felt cloth laid to protect drainage pipe from sediment

Drainage pipe, wrapped in second layer of cloth, positioned behind the wall on top of porous gravel

Project description

A young family in their recently built home on a very steep coastal site needed a retaining wall built between their property and their neighbour down the hill. A challenging job given the limited access up a long, steep stairway, requiring all materials to be carried up by hand. Job is currently on hold while client saves funds to complete it.

Last updated on 30-04-2026