Retaining wall quote sense check pleasethankyou

[Sporky]

That's a good plan. I've been keeping them topped up with squash and coffee.

[Sporky]

Path is in.

[Sporky]

I should probably point out that the old path will be removed...

[BigBen]

Sporky said:

They're about halfway through the little granite edging blocks for the path.

Looks like a really nice job.

I don't suppose you have a detailed pic of the edging blocks and whatever they are placed on? I need to do some soon and am not 100% sure where to start.

[Sporky]

I can get a picture of the blocks - they are granite I believe.

Basically they cut a channel a bit over a metre wide and 10cm deep. That got levelled and stamped down, then the blocks were set in (apologies for probably the wrong terms) a bed of sand/cement mix mortar and pointed. Then scalpings, then membrane, then shingle.

The blocks are about an 8cm cube.

Edited by Sporky on Thursday 4th July 08:46

[James6112]

Looks like a good job
Someone who takes pride in their work!

[PhilboSE]

Name for the edging stone is granite setts or (if square) cobbles.

I could tell you were going to get a good job from the correctly done footings. Nice work, at a more than fair price. Sadly a rare thing.

[BigBen]

Sporky said:

I can get a picture of the blocks - they are granite I believe.

Basically they cut a channel a bit over a metre wide and 10cm deep. That got levelled and stamped down, then the blocks were set in (apologies for probably the wrong terms) a bed of sand/cement mix mortar and pointed. Then scalpings, then membrane, then shingle.

The blocks are about an 8cm cube.

Edited by Sporky on Thursday 4th July 08:46

Thank you that is really helpful.

[Mr Pointy]

BigBen said:

Sporky said:

They're about halfway through the little granite edging blocks for the path.

Looks like a really nice job.

I don't suppose you have a detailed pic of the edging blocks and whatever they are placed on? I need to do some soon and am not 100% sure where to start.

Have a look here - there is a LOT of information:
https://www.pavingexpert.com/
https://www.pavingexpert.com/edging3

[Sylvias_Father]

Have they installed any drainage at the back of the wall, or installed weep holes, to avoid the build-up of water pressure?

[Sporky]

The back is filled in with some big shingly stuff (using my best trade terms again), and there are discreet weepholes too.