How to plan drainage for paving, turf and retaining walls

Brisbane’s summer storms test every yard. Drainage that is planned up front keeps water away from your home, your neighbours and your investment.

What to plan

• Finished levels and surface falls
• Existing stormwater connections
• Subsoil drainage behind retaining walls
• Irrigation
• Where runoff will travel in heavy rain

What goes wrong without it

Resolving drainage early reduces the risk of ponding, erosion, damaged planting and water being redirected toward buildings or neighbouring properties.

The right order

Set levels and drainage first, then retaining and paving, then turf and planting. Going in this order avoids digging up finished work.