Why A Sloping Yard Can Be An Advantage
Most blocks of land these days have some sort of slope. And yes. If you live in the Cairn area, there’s a good chance you’ll have some sort of sloping property.
You can look at this in a number of ways. There’s a lot you can do with a sloping property and there are things you can do that you cannot do on a totally flat property.
Landscaping any yard that has a slope on it big or small can be a challenge, and how you see this challenge can make all the difference.
It’s amazing at what you can create with the use of a slope. And of course, the budget can be very dependant on this. In most cases, a retaining wall may be required, especially if you need to level out an area to build your house.
In this article, we are referring to building out your landscaped area. And if done the right way, what you can end up with can be absolutely amazing. Using the slope to your advantage can allow you to create a masterpiece outdoor area. So the big question is. How can we overcome these issues and turn your landscaped area into one of Cairns amazing tropical gardens?
With any job that requires a retaining wall. The first recommendation is to hire a Cairns retaining wall builder. As this type of job is only for the professional.
The good thing is we have built a number of retaining walls for not only sloping yards but all types of properties as well. And we’ve had some great results as well. Some of the first things we will look at are.
- The angle of the slope
- Access to the area
- Correctly planning ahead
- Most likely planning to build a retaining wall and what type will best suit the area.
- And the outcome you want with the property.
What you wouldn’t want to do is leave the slope as is. It will require some work and planning but leaving it as is really not an option in my mind. At the end of the day, it’s up to the owner. And if the budget allows, there’s so much that can be done to make use of that slope. It will need some excavation and most likely a retaining wall but if done right can turn into a stunning Cairns property. A sloping yard, especially a front yard, gives you the opportunity to showcase off your property on a large scale.
Why you don’t want to leave the slope as is?
Well, you can, that’s up to you, These are just my thoughts.
The first thing is, you won’t really be able to do much with it as it is. Your access will be limited and if you have a family it won’t be much fun.
By getting in a landscaper that builds retaining walls to do a little planning, you could turn each area into a masterpiece. By adding different layers or sections with a variety of retaining walls things could look amazing.
Accessing The Slope Of Your Property
Whatever the direction of the slope. What you’re really after is the creation of flat space around the house giving you more living area. This will obviously be done with some sort of retaining wall and other landscaping structure and features. Depending on the slope will depend on the size of the retaining wall you will get built.
Are you after just extra lawn or do you want to create a patio or even a deck? There’s a number of factors to consider.
With any yard that needs to be recreated, planning is the key. Your retaining wall builder will have the skills and knowledge to structure the yard to your needs and what will best suit the yard.
Building Your Retaining Wall.
Let’s look at what are the best types of retaining walls for a sloping yard. In some cases, you might even want to consider a terraced look and add different types of retaining walls to add more interest to the eye.
Different types of retaining walls. What are my options?
When it comes to the types of retaining wall. There are a few things to consider. One of those things is the type of wall to build. You have.
- Concrete and concrete sleeper retaining wall
- Brick retaining walls
- A variety of stone retaining walls
- Gabion retaining walls.
- Block retaining walls.
Building quality retaining walls Cairns and the outer areas, that’s what we do, and we are the master of slopes. We offer free quotes on all-out work. Get in touch today.