FAQ’s
Q. Is there an estimated price range available for your retaining walls?
A. Our pricing is based on a range of factors including but not limited to site access, type of wall, structural engineering and geotechnical involvement, site conditions.
With these in mind we prefer to arrange a site meeting with all relevant parties to discuss the works aspects. Please refer to our Contacts Us page to organise a free quote
Q. Do I need council approval?
A. Yes, Building Approval is required (QLD) if the total height of the wall and of the fill or cut retained by the wall is greater then 1m above the walls natural ground.
Please visit the website below for more information or visit your local council for advise. Crosana are able to assist where possible to help obtain any building approvals.
http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/planning-and-building/earthworks-retaining-walls-3831.html
Q. Do I need a Structural Engineers Design for my retaining wall
A. An engineers design is required to obtain council approval.
Q. Can you organise the structural engineer design and other aspects.
A. Yes we are happy to organise. We prefer to use our structural engineer associate as we have a long standing relationship with them.
We can organise the design, inspections and certification of your retaining wall.
Q. Do I need a Geotechnical Engineers Investigation
A.The structural engineer will determine if a Geotechnical Investigation is required. This will be determined at a site inspection and may be required pending the site conditions.
Again we are happy to organise this investigation with our Geotechincal Engineer Associate.