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How to write a retaining wall project brief

Send the same one-page brief to every contractor so each quote starts with the same information.

Describe the outcome

State your suburb, whether the job is a replacement or a new wall and which part of the yard it affects. Include any material preference and note whether you are open to options.

Include dimensions and access

Give approximate wall length and height where you can measure safely. Note the narrowest gate or passage, stairs and where materials could be unloaded. Add a small set of labelled photos.

Ask for comparable replies

Ask each contractor to identify what their quote would include, which items are allowances and what requires a site visit. State if timing matters and ask when they could inspect the site.

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