How to dwarf wall

[SIE]

Can somebody point me in the right direction plse? I am buiding a garden wall for friend about 10metres long and around 2-3feet in height! I need to know the following plse :- trench width - filling needed for the trench ie - concrete - best brick/stone to use etc etc

it will also be situated close to a hedge and i am worried about disturbing the underlying root sytem and killing the hedge!! ANY TIPS would be much appriciated!

[Tony McC]

A wall 600-900mm in height needs to be at least 225mm wide, so your foundation needs to be 450mm wide and 150mm deep concrete with a strength of at least 30N - ask your local concrete company for a C30 type mix at 75mm slump.

I can't advise on best brick or stone as I have no idea of what would look right in your 'friends' garden. There's no point in me recommending Accrington Nori brick if you live in, say, Kent!

[Hintonwood]

With all due respect, Building a 10 metre wall is no job for a novice and your friend may not be too pleased if the finished job is not up to expectations.

My recommendation would be either to get a Brickie in to do it, or go to night classes first. Your local college will have a Bricklaying Basics course.

[Tony McC]

Good point, Hintonwood! I should have stressed that in my origional answer.