Concrete courtyard & Retaining Walls in Napier: Backyard Stabilisation & Concrete Project

This project involved building timber retaining wall and installing concrete surfaces in Napier to stabilise a sloped backyard and prevent falling rocks. Transforming the backyard into a safe, enjoyable space.

Robert has a house at the bottom of a tall, steep hill that has occasional large rocks that tumble down, especially after heavy rains. The soil in the yard is terrible so Robert asked us to stop the rocks and concrete the back yard so it will be used more.

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#1 Excavation for retaining walls and concrete in Napier

Digger clearing rocky ground for retaining wall and concrete construction in Napier

Excavated hillside with removed rocks prepared for retaining wall and concrete work in Napier

Timber posts installed for retaining wall construction during backyard project in Napier

You can see a collection of the fallen rocks in this middle picture.

The ground is limestone and proved to be a nightmare to dig. There were numerous boulders that we would need to either break with the rock breaker or dig out by hand. The auger on the digger was not heavy enough to cut through them.

#2 Timber retaining wall construction in Napier

Timber retaining wall constructed to stabilise slope and catch falling rocks in Napier

Close view of retaining wall posts and timber structure built for hillside support in Napier

Completed retaining wall creating level backyard area and preventing rock movement in Napier

You can see a collection of the fallen rocks behind the wall already.

Assembling the retaining wall was relatively straight forward once the posts were in the ground. We left a space between the wall and the slope so any falling stones had somewhere to be contained.

Take a look at other retaining wall solutions on our retaining walls page

#3 Site preparation for concrete slab and drainage in Napier

Excavation work removing soil to create proper fall for concrete slab beside retaining wall in Napie

Tracked loader transporting excavated soil during concrete preparation work in Napier backyard proje

Backyard area levelled and shaped to allow drainage fall for concrete installation in Napier

Removing soil

We needed to create the right levels before bringing in basecourse and compacting the whole area. All the soil was pulled up by the digger, carried out on the skid steer and dumped with the truck.

Soil was removed to create the correct fall for drainage, ensuring water flows away from the concrete surface and prevents pooling.

#4 Drainage installation before concrete work in Napier

Drainage pipes installed beside house to prepare for concrete work in Napier backyard project

Contractor installing drainage system and trenching for concrete slab and retaining wall in Napier

Underground drainage pipe set up to manage water flow before concrete installation in Napier

Plumbing - setting up drains

Due to levels of the site we had to install a set of double drains to take water from the back yard down the side of the house to the street and out onto the kerb. When working with concrete we often have to work with plumbers to ensure the water is collected or moved away sensibly.

We work with plumbers every other week so it is easy to fix drainage issues. See examples of other jobs on our plumbing page

#5 Concrete installation and exposed aggregate finish in Napier

Concrete area set out with fall lines marked for drainage before pouring slab in Napier

Finished exposed aggregate concrete patio installed by contractors in Napier backyard

Exposed aggregate concrete driveway with drainage channel installed in Napier

Concrete

After the basecourse was compacted, the concrete was delivered and placed the same day. The following day, the top layer of sand and cement was washed off to expose the stones. This finish is known as exposed aggregate. Our concrete laying team did a fantastic job.

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When do you need a retaining wall?

• Sloping backyard

• Soil or rocks falling

• Uneven ground

• Creating level outdoor areas

You are welcome to explore other similar job on our Concrete works page

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