This description of events is exactly the case. Land naturally flowed downhill in that direction on a very minor slope. My block ended up a little higher after construction at…

Thank you very much for that advice, I expected as much. I will look in to the spoon drain solution. It has to be linked in to a storm water?…

A further question somewhat related - as you can see from the photos, the neighbour (on the left) has had a site cut on their block that has resulted in…

Not at present, but will certainly ensure proper drainage between the double plinths and the concrete to avoid any issues.

Thanks for the opinion. This was the plan with the 2 x concreters (and the fencer) who said I didn't need the actual retaining wall. The suggestion of a retaining…

What I was going to do (before talk of an actual retaining wall) was build the fence along the whole way, with a double plinth at the bottom, therefore raising…

Hi pulse. Thanks for the reply. They are not right on the boundary, there is enough room for a fence (as opposed to their bricks representing the actual boundary like…

Good afternoon all,
I am in the process of organising concrete for a skirt around the foundation of our new house. Along one side of the house, 1 out of…