Built to Last – Quality Retaining Walls in Farnham, Petersfield & Haslemere | JC Brickwork
One of the common projects our bricklayers and builders handle in the Farnham, Haslemere and Petersfield areas is the construction of retaining walls. These are essential structures designed to retain soil, rock, or other materials and prevent them from sliding or eroding away. They’re commonly used in landscaping, civil engineering and construction projects to support and stabilise sloped terrain, or create level areas to use as the client sees fit.
One of the most important uses of retaining walls is the careful shaping of residential gardens. Their introduction can allow different sections to be used for different purposes, while creating a sense of depth to a layout. Our team will consider the lay of the land, using materials that match your wider garden and property to adhere to planning regulations. Proper drainage will be implemented where necessary, to prevent issues like an excess of water weight placing undue stress on your retaining walls.
A Commitment to Quality
It’s important that the builders or bricklayers you trust to construct your retaining walls treat the task as a bespoke job; a job in Farnham may require different materials and techniques to one in Haslemere or Petersfield. So what the determining factors? Firstly, the type of material to be retained and the amount of pressure the wall must withstand. These factors, alongside personal preferences you lay out in our initial consultation, will dictate the approach we take e.g the height/depth of retaining walls.
There are several different types of retaining walls we might recommend, including:
- Gravity Walls
- Cantilever Walls
- Sheet Pile Wal
- Anchored Walls
- Reinforced Soil Walls
Constructing Retaining Walls
The construction of retaining walls typically involves several steps. First, the site is surveyed and the location and height of the wall are determined. Then, the soil is excavated to create a foundation for the wall. If necessary, drainage systems may be installed to prevent water build-up behind the wall.
Then the wall is constructed using the chosen method and materials, before backfill material is added behind the wall to create a level surface and provide additional stability. Proper design and construction of retaining walls is essential to ensure their safety and longevity. That’s why we recommend clients around Farnham, Haslemere and Petersfield bring in the veteran builders and bricklayers at JC Brickwork, who specialise in this type of work.