Beechworth Retaining Wall

Name: Ascend Earthworks
Address: Greensborough, VIC, AU
Telephone: 0411576067

Location

Before you start, it’s important to know where you’d like to build a retaining wall as well as it’s particulars. For regulations on building a retaining wall, look up your local council website. Brisbane City Council retaining wall building guidelines outline circumstances when a development application or application for building certifier approval may be required. This includes situations such as particular property types or zones, retaining walls higher than 1m, walls that affect any residing structures, water drainage, property borders, when it acts as a pool fence, when it provides structural support or surcharge loading or is even too close to residing structures. You may need to involve a Structural Engineer, Landscaper or Retaining Wall Builder for professional advice, help or support. You may also want to contact your insurance agency to clarify if they have any regulations regarding structural changes to ensure you’ll still be covered.