In my garden there is a large bank about 3m high by 7 metres long (to give you an idea of gradient it is fall is aobut 1m wide so quite steep).
It is currently retained by a two tier dry stone wall, which has started to fall away.
As it is right outside our living room we need something that doesnt look too harsh and not too expensive.(one large wall would look a bit much).
We have had a couple of quotes for 6000 pounds to do a two tier block retaining wall (lay on the flat), but didnt really want to spend this money.
We have decided to tackle it ourselves (god help us), but are still looking at the best option. Someone has suggested using posts and sleepers, but im not sure if this will be strong enougth.
We were maybe thinking of scrapping the second tier and making it slop down to the lower retaining wall (whatever this may be). This will maybe mean we will lose some of the top lawn, but hopefully save a lot on cost.
Note the bank is not retaining any structural features, only a lawn on the top.
Any advice would be appreciated. I have photos but not sure how anyone can view them, maybe i could email them. We are getting pretty desperate now so please help!!!
It is currently retained by a two tier dry stone wall, which has started to fall away.
As it is right outside our living room we need something that doesnt look too harsh and not too expensive.(one large wall would look a bit much).
We have had a couple of quotes for 6000 pounds to do a two tier block retaining wall (lay on the flat), but didnt really want to spend this money.
We have decided to tackle it ourselves (god help us), but are still looking at the best option. Someone has suggested using posts and sleepers, but im not sure if this will be strong enougth.
We were maybe thinking of scrapping the second tier and making it slop down to the lower retaining wall (whatever this may be). This will maybe mean we will lose some of the top lawn, but hopefully save a lot on cost.
Note the bank is not retaining any structural features, only a lawn on the top.
Any advice would be appreciated. I have photos but not sure how anyone can view them, maybe i could email them. We are getting pretty desperate now so please help!!!