Having a detailed site plan drawn to scale will help foresee design and construction challenges and provide an accurate reference for estimating your project. This will become your working or approved plans for the project.

Lot Lines

Your city will have a copy of your lot survey on file. The survey will not only identify property lines, but will provide an accurate scaled template of your site to help with planning.

Utilities

Buried utility lines are not only dangerous, they may prevent you from locating your landscape project where you want. Call the local utility companies and have these lines marked.

Permits

Building permits may be required if the retaining wall is above a certain height. Check to see what your local city code requires. An approved engineered wall design or an Allan Block pre-engineered solution may be needed in order to get a building permit. Contact your local AB Dealer for more details.

Neighbors

It's always nice (and smart too) to let your neighbors know about your project before you begin.

Video: Designing your retaining wall

Reasons for Landscaping

• Create Curb Appeal
• Add an Outdoor Patio or New Living Area
• Build a Raised Garden
• Increase Your Usable Space
• Feature Water Accents
• Beautify Your Entryway
• Correct a Drainage Problem
• Enhance Your Landscape with Flowing Curves, Stairways or Planters

Imagine the Possibilities