Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 Dec 25, 2014 10:03 pm Hi we are building in a new estate and according to proposal drawings we need to put a retaining wall on the boundary that shares a common boundary with our future neighbor. Being our first build I am unsure whether this has to be done soon after completion of the house? we are also organising our own driveway and fences and landscaping which order would these be done? I am thinking driveway, fences and then landscaping. Also can we organise driveway once house is at lockup if it ok with site supervisor. Sorry so many questions. I am sure that there will be more Building a sekisui house in Holmesville NSW viewtopic.php?f=31&t=75060 Re: New house build needing retaining wall 2Dec 25, 2014 10:27 pm We are building in a new estate and according to proposal drawings we need to put a retaining wall on the boundary that shares a common boundary with our future neighbor. A thing you need to think about is who is responsible for the cost(see http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2012/06/ret ... -fairness/) we are also organising our own driveway and fences and landscaping which order would these be done? I am thinking driveway, fences and then landscaping. Also can we organise driveway once house is at lockup if it ok with site supervisor. The order you suggest is OK as long as the driveway is not right against the fence. Do the driveway last otherwise the surface will get damaged, edges chipped, paint splashed etc. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: New house build needing retaining wall 3Dec 26, 2014 7:54 am Re fences - you will have to discuss this with the neighbours - which can be fun. The question of retaining walls is an interesting one. You might need to check the law wherever you are on it. Can it be on the border - does it need to be on one side etc ? Who pays - is it needed by both parties etc ? We did drive first - then fences - then gardens etc. The fences help you plan the gardens - especially if you have a wall. Often the fence doesn't impact on the drive and you need the drive to get in the garage. The drive can also help in the garden layout. Try to get the address of your neighbour - eg email. If you have issues with privacy act, then write a letter/email and get whoever (estate manager ?) knows their address to send it on. They may have strong ideas on fences, colours etc. If you are on an Estate - do they have any rules on fences - type, colour etc. And drives for that matter. The plan is to demolisgh the home, earthworks to prepare for slab, and then removal of existing wall for a new one. Requires a DA unfortunatley as the new wall will be… 6 21593 Thank you again Simeon.. I will call my certifier for that. Have a good day 4 1327 Yeah my reasoning is just that those house posts are designed for vertical load not lateral. I just didnt want to risk interfering with the existing house… 4 9982 |