Category: Retaining Walls

Retaining Walls

Advantages of timber retaining walls

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Timber retaining walls have the advantage of blending in with the natural surroundings while adding pleasing symmetry to an outdoor space.

Unlike concrete retaining walls there is flex and give ensuring that the wall’s integrity stays in tact.

Different types of retaining  walls are used for different situations. Kevin Walker Construction installs the following types of retaining walls as well as pole foundations for residential houses.

  • Cantilever Retaining Walls.
  • In-Ground Retaining Walls
  • Combination Cantilever and In-Ground Retaining Walls
  • Barrier Retaining Walls
  • Palisade Retaining Walls
  • Pole Foundations
  • Site Excavation

Contact us now for a free consultation:  0800 538 469

 

Excavation, Land slips, Retaining Walls, Slip remedial work

Will Your Property Survive the Wet Weather?

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With the huge amount of rain Auckland has endured over the past week and the forecast for more heavy rain to come (check forecast http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/auckland ) it is important to make sure your grounds remain stable to protect your home and other properties.

To prevent land movement and slips during sustained wet weather ensure all drains, spouting and downpipes are in working order.

Check to see that Council storm water drains are working properly so that excess run-off does not cause flooding onto your property.  Here is a link to information from Council about storm water http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/services/stormwater/about.asp

In some cases there might be maintenance required to ensure Council storm water drains are working properly.

Retaining Walls

A Busy Building Period Coming Up?

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October 2018 Update

The latest figures from the Department of Statistics for Building consents to the end of August show an upward lift suggesting it may be a busy building period over late Spring and Summer 2018. This combined with reports that building activity for new builds is at a record high means that it will be harder to get projects started and underway before the end of summer.

What does this mean?  It means it could be a good time to get your retaining wall project underway and booked in with Kevin Walker Construction.  We are skilled and efficient at co-ordinating the other specialists needed for the design, engineering and council permits  required to get your project off the ground and completed by your deadline.   Call us on 0800 538 469 or email us with your details.

 

 

Building Platforms, Excavation, Kawau Island, New house foundations, New Jetty, Retaining Walls

When are Retaining Walls Needed?

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There are many reasons a retaining wall might be needed.

  • Slips
  • Unstable ground
  • Renovations, basement or under-house excavations
  • Driveway support
  • Landscaping to create better outdoor spaces
  • To create gardens

The Kawau Island Beach House project for instance required clever engineering, complex excavation and structural retaining walls to create a building platform  and outdoor spaces for gardens on a seemingly un-buildable clay soil site.

The result is a wonderful 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home, with stunning views across Bon Accord Harbour on Kawau Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf.

This project included months of preparation and features the installation of a jetty and a floating pontoon.