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suggested 1.4 meter part can be unreinforced, the 2.2 part should be reinforced and have additional beams on top to create a cave underneath

sorry Fred I didn't make it clear. the first person I approached is a structural engineer and architect. who measured and designed the garden for me with five drawings showing the requirements and specifications. the drawings suggested builder to use either reinforced or unreinforced walls...

Thanks Fred. I have got another quote for unreinforced wall which is only 6k. yes I have got the structural drawings with all the specifications from a structural engineer. I was wondering if the engineer over estimated the requirements to cover his back which result in high cost. excavation and...

my garden project needs removal of 100 cubic meter local soil and build 20 meter new retaining walls. 15 meter of those are 1.4meter high and the rest 5 meter 2.2 meter high. I have got a quote of 18k for the walls including footing and drainage to build reinforced retaining walls. I am from...