*The following is a general guide only, please consult your local council before erecting any structures* Imagine a time and place where if you owned a piece of land, then you could do whatever you want to said piece of land.  You could build a skyscraper, dig a mine site or build The Great Retaining

What was once a purely functional structure, retaining walls are now a significant part of an overall landscape design. No longer are walls of mass built which are solely there to hold back soil and create even grounds, retaining walls can be as eye catching as a fountain or other typical outdoor centrepiece. When planning

By answering the question, what is a retaining wall, the definition alone gives us the answer to why do we need them. Retaining walls are built and erected after minor/major excavation works to prevent soil from collapsing or eroding.  Soil collapses can occur suddenly and cause significant damage to your property.  Retaining walls can technically