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Facts & Questions
Have questions? We have answers (and opinions...)
What do you think about DIY? DIY is great for saving cash, enhancing skills, learning new ones, and for getting a job done precisely to your vision. However, there is so much more to digging a hole than just being able to use a shovel. It is important that you don't jump into a job without the know-how. If you are missing a vital piece of knowledge, it could cause real heartache in the future and cost more to fix than it would have to hire a professional in the first place. You don't want to cut through pipes or wires, you don't want to knock over your letter box, and you definitely don't want your wall to crack and fall over.
What's the difference between a garden wall and a retaining wall? A garden wall is a wall that separates one area from another, for example, your garden from your verge. It is strong and stable, but not strong enough to hold back the weight of dirt. A retaining wall is reinforced to hold back dirt to a particular area, be it a raised garden bed or a terraced garden. You cannot raise the level of the dirt behind a garden wall, eventually it will crack under pressure and fall over. Only retaining walls can be back-filled.
Backing blocks make the job expensive, are they really necessary? If you are only retaining a very small amount of dirt you might not need backing blocks, however for the majority of jobs backing blocks are required to take the pressure off your face wall to prevent the wall eventually falling over. You might feel like risking the job, to save some money, and it might take your wall some time to succumb to the pressure, but when it does your wall could become a death trap.
Why do you only use 1m blocks? 1m blocks are the strongest material you can build a retaining wall from. In our professional opinion, retaining built from anything smaller than this won't stand the test of time.
Do you lay bricks? We used to offer a brick laying service. Due to the physical requirements of brick laying we no longer do this. If you have a small job in mind that you would like to discuss, please contact us.
Can I pay you in cash? We accept cash as a legal currency, but we do not take "cashies". ie, your cash payment must include tax.
I don't like the yellow or dark coloured mud between the blocks... The colour of the mud is matched to the colour of the block as best as possible, it looks dark initially because it is wet. As it dries, the colour will lighten.
What do I need to know before I contact you for a quote To prevent delays, frustration, and unrealistic expectations it is important that you know (roughly) what you want before we come for a quote. This includes knowing what you want to use the area for, and what you want the final product to look like. Be sure to discuss it with your significant other so that you are both on the same page. Look for ideas online, or on your favourite "inspiration" app. Save the photos and ideas on your phone to share with us. If you need ideas for your design, or don't know if an idea will work for your property, don't hesitate to reach out to us prior to the quote. Talking to your Shire to see if you need building approval or engineer designs is your responsibility. Unless discussed otherwise, our quotes are built on a "package" system so if you change your mind after the quote is issued, it is likely we will need to reissue it. When you receive your quote, please be sure to read the Terms & Conditions at the bottom. Keep in mind that the work conducted is done so using large, heavy machinery. Every effort is made to protect and preserve the existing work area but damage and staining to pavers / concrete and grass may be unavoidable. Please discuss your concerns with us prior to work commencing.