Sloping Yards. Using A Qualified Newcastle Retaining Wall Builder

 

So you have a sloping block. Do I need a Newcastle retaining wall builder to come in and assess the yard? Well most blocks of land these days have some sort of slop. Especially in and around the Newcastle and Maitland areas. If you have a sloping yard, Well, that’s a challenge. A challenge that can turn out to be a stunning challenge. So the big question is how can we overcome these landscaping issues and turn your landscaping area into one of Newcastle’s beautiful sloping yards.

First things first. You will ned to get in touch with a qualified Newcastle retaining wall builder to assess, or what we like to call it the challenge. They will.

  1. The angle of the slope
  2. Access to the area
  3. Correctly planning ahead
  4. Design up a well planned out design to build a retaining wall and what type will best suite the area.

 

When accessing this awesome challenge, what you wouldn’t want to do is leave the slope as is. Yes it will require some work and planning but leaving it as is is really not an option in my mind. A standard sloping yard to me is just a waste. There’s so much that can be done to make use of that slope. It will need some excavation and a solid retaining wall but if done right can turn into a stunning Newcastle property.

 

Why You Need To Consider Hiring A Newcastle Retaining Wall Builder?

 

Well the first thing is you won’t really be able to do much with the land as it is. Unless you really want to put in the hard yards. Your ability to use the land as is will be limited and if you have a family it won’t be much fun. Unless you want them to roll down the hill all day. Something I did enjoy myself as a youngster.

By getting in a Newcastle retaining wall builder to do a little planning. You could turn each area into a masterpiece. By adding different layers or sections with a variety of retaining walls and some landscaping things could look amazing.

 

Getting A Builder To Asses The Slope Of Your Newcastle Property

 

Whatever the direction of the slope. What you’re really after is the creation of flat space around the house giving you more living area. This will be done with some sort of retaining wall design. Depending on the slope will depend on the type and size of the retaining wall you will build. Are you after just extra lawn or do you want to create a patio or even a deck. There’s a number of factors to consider. It’s exciting just thinking about it.

 

With any yard that needs to be recreated, planning is the key. And this is where a good landscaper or retaining wall builder will come into play. Your Newcastle landscaper will have the skills and knowledge to structure the yard to your needs and what will best suite the yard. There’s a number of things you can do with a sloping yard if you know how to use it to your advantage.

 

If you’re  going to tackle your garden alone do your research and planning. When it comes to the retaining wall or walls to maximize the area. This is where I recommend getting in a Quality Newcastle retaining wall builder in. Hopefully That’s us. Seriously you don’t want to stuff up. A well planned out and solid retaining wall can last forever.

 

A home job retaining wall with the incorrect drainage and planning can lead to disaster. Please don’t make that mistake it will only cost you more in the long run. And If you don’t get proper approval this can be costly in the long run if you choose to sell the house and you haven’t gone through the correct approval process. Not recommended at all. Take my advice. The amount of repair jobs we go to where it’s been a home job just amazes me. It’s just like anything really. You want a good job done you get in the experts.

 

What Type Of Retaining Wall Should I Build For A Sloping yard.

 

Let’s look at what are the best types of retaining walls for a sloping yard. In some cases you might even want to consider a terraced look and add different types of styles of retaining wall to add more interest to the eye.

 

Different types of retaining walls. What are my options?

 

When it come to the types of retaining wall. There are a few things to consider. One of those things is the type of wall to build. You have

  • Timber retaining walls
  • Concrete and concrete sleeper retaining wall
  • Brick retaining walls
  • A variety of stone retaining walls
  • Gabion retaining walls.

 

Gabion retaining walls are a little different they are built using stones within a cage. They can be very effective but are not suited to all areas.

The choice of retaining wall materials are plenty and will play a major part in your planning. And getting someone professional to do the job will also make all the difference. If your retaining wall is likely to be built as a border you might want to check out this page here. Maybe here. It has a little more info on the legal side of things.

We at Stylish retaining walls Newcastle can help when it comes to building quality Newcastle retaining walls. And we are the master of slopes. Get In touch and we can help make your slope turn into something very special. We would love to help you build your dream sloping yard.