Retaining Wall & Ground Wall – Inspection Log, Cracks, Settlement & Excel | Word/PDF

Retaining Wall & Ground Wall – Inspection Log and Settlement Monitoring

Collect documentation of retaining walls, ground walls, and wall sections on the property. The package helps property owners, housing cooperatives, and property managers record each wall, document visual observations, monitor visible cracks or settlement, and order a qualified structural or geotechnical assessment when needed.

All Documents and File Formats

Excel Tool with Nine Tabs

Dashboard: formula-driven overview of registered walls, inspections, open deviations, action status, expert reports, and costs including VAT. Wall Register: wall ID, material, location, and documents. Inspections: dated visual observations. Deviations: risk observations and contact. Actions: expert requests and follow-up. Expert Reports: actual findings. Costs: VAT calculation. Photo Log: file references. Read Me: practical instructions and sources.

How the Document Package Is Used

1. Record each wall with a stable wall ID and references to any drawings and older reports.
2. Document only safe visual observations from a distance. Never take photos from a suspected unstable area.
3. Describe cracks, movements, or erosion as observations, not as a confirmed technical diagnosis.
4. In case of suspected risk of collapse or fall: keep your distance, follow the property's safety and contact route, and let the responsible person make a decision on further handling.
5. Order a qualified structural engineer or geotechnical engineer for the required risk and stability assessment. Document the expert report, responsibility, and decision.
6. Check separately whether the modification or extension of a wall requires building permits, other permits, or special workplace safety measures.

Legal and Safety Limitations – Sweden 2026

Planning and Building Act (2010:900), Chapter 8, Sections 14–15: the rules apply to the maintenance of buildings and the care of properties, including to limit the risk of accidents. Building permit for a wall: according to PBL Chapter 9, Section 19, a building permit may be required for the construction, relocation, or extension of a wall depending on its location, height, and planning conditions. Exemptions and extended permit requirements may affect the assessment. Contact the municipality if unsure. Workplace safety risks: AFS 2023:10 contains provisions for preventing collapse risks during excavation, among other activities. No general statutory inspection interval for each wall is stated here.

This is an administrative observation and follow-up template, not a stability certificate, technical inspection report, or structural or geotechnical investigation. The files provide no instructions for load testing, excavation, unloading, or repair. Only competent responsible persons assess whether an area can be used. AI-assisted source verification was performed on November 5, 2026; no external lawyer or structural engineer has reviewed each template.

Frequently Asked Questions

Must a retaining wall be inspected every year?

This package does not claim that there is a general statutory annual interval for all retaining walls. Assess the appropriate inspection plan and need for an expert based on the location, construction, risk, and documented conditions.

Can the board itself assess whether the wall is stable?

No. Internal visual observations do not replace structural calculations or a geotechnical assessment. Order expert help if needed.

Does a retaining wall require a building permit?

It depends on the action, height, location, and applicable planning conditions. Boverket's current guidance explains the rules, exemptions, and extended permit requirements.

Can Excel record multiple walls?

Yes. The registers have prepared rows for many objects and are linked through the wall ID. The overview is based on actually recorded data.

Are the Word files editable?

Yes, seven DOCX files are editable. The PDF versions are searchable for reading and printing.

Is the product's technical assessment certified?

No. The documents contain no approved stability assessment and have not been reviewed by an external structural engineer.

Legal Sources and Other Relevant Templates

• Planning and Building Act (2010:900)
• Boverket – Building Permit for a Wall
• Swedish Work Environment Authority – AFS 2023:10

Supplement as needed with Facade Inspection and Crack Log or Stormwater Facility – Operation Agreement and Inspection Log. They cover other parts of the property's maintenance.

Document version 1.0 · Sweden · AI-assisted source verification 2026-11-05 · ZIP after manual activation.