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Hi All,
New to the forum, so I hope this is the right place to ask about this...
We're in the middle of a small 1960s bungalow renovation project. The transformation is about 80% done, and we're considering what we can do outside. There is quite a significant drop at the back of the house down to the garden.
Back door currently has about a 3-4 foot drop down to a patio, which extends out about 8-10 feet from the house. Then there's another drop, currently concrete stairs of 2-3 feet.
We want to build a decking platform across the back of the house. Current thinking is we come out to 1-2 feet beyond the current patio then build steps down more or less directly above the concrete steps. So, we're wondering if we should build a retaining wall which would involve a lot of excavation, etc (£££) or whether there are any other, cheaper alternatives without compromising safety.
I know there are a lot of what if's in this (sorry) but if anyone has any ideas or things to consider, I'd be very grateful.
Thanks!
Craig
New to the forum, so I hope this is the right place to ask about this...
We're in the middle of a small 1960s bungalow renovation project. The transformation is about 80% done, and we're considering what we can do outside. There is quite a significant drop at the back of the house down to the garden.
Back door currently has about a 3-4 foot drop down to a patio, which extends out about 8-10 feet from the house. Then there's another drop, currently concrete stairs of 2-3 feet.
We want to build a decking platform across the back of the house. Current thinking is we come out to 1-2 feet beyond the current patio then build steps down more or less directly above the concrete steps. So, we're wondering if we should build a retaining wall which would involve a lot of excavation, etc (£££) or whether there are any other, cheaper alternatives without compromising safety.
I know there are a lot of what if's in this (sorry) but if anyone has any ideas or things to consider, I'd be very grateful.
Thanks!
Craig