Retaining Walls
Retaining walls in Melbourne
Concrete sleeper, timber and rock walls, with the dig, drainage and backfill included.
01Overview
A retaining wall is only as good as what's behind it and underneath it. Posts set at the right depth, drainage that works and proper backfill are what stop a wall leaning in five years.
We build concrete sleeper, timber and rock retaining walls across Melbourne and the South-East. Because we do the excavation ourselves, you get the full package: dig, posts, wall, drainage and backfill, from one contractor.
Ideal for
- Homeowners
- Builders
- Landscapers
- Developers
What's included
- Concrete sleeper retaining walls
- Timber retaining walls
- Rock retaining walls
- Excavation and preparation
- Post holes and concreting
- Agi drainage behind walls
- Gravel backfill
- Full retaining wall packages
02How it runs
From first look to handover.
Step 01
Assess
Wall height, soil, what it's holding back, drainage, access and boundary position.
Step 02
Dig and set out
Excavation to line and level, post holes augered to depth.
Step 03
Build
Posts set and concreted, then sleepers or rock placed true and level.
Step 04
Drain and backfill
Agi drain behind the wall, then gravel backfill so water has somewhere to go.
03Good to know
Before you book.
- 01
In Victoria, walls over about 1 metre, or walls near boundaries or buildings, usually need engineering and a building permit. Check with your building surveyor; we work to the engineer's design.
- 02
Drainage is the difference between a wall that lasts and one that fails. It's always included in our packages.
- 03
Concrete sleepers are low-maintenance and come in different finishes. Timber costs less upfront. Rock suits natural landscapes.
04Related work
Retaining Walls projects.
- Retaining
- Location
- Narre Warren North
- Type of work
- Concrete sleeper walls, steps & slab prep
Sleeper Walls, Steps & Slab Prep
Sloping backyard rebuilt into two levels with concrete sleeper retaining walls, concrete steps between the tiers and a new slab wrapping around the house.
- Retaining
- Location
- Bayswater
- Type of work
- Tiered concrete sleeper walls & steps
Tiered Concrete Sleeper Retaining Walls
A sloping backyard turned into level, usable tiers with concrete sleeper retaining walls, steps between levels and walls along the side path.
- Retaining
- Location
- Cranbourne North
- Type of work
- Concrete sleeper beds & landscape prep
Concrete Sleeper Garden Beds
Long run of stacked-stone concrete sleeper garden beds along the boundary, filled with soil, mulch and river pebbles.
05FAQ
Common questions.
Concrete sleeper, timber or rock: which should I choose?
It depends on height, budget, look and how long you want it to last. We'll give you a straight answer for your site.
Do I need a permit?
Often, for walls over about 1 metre or near a boundary or building. Your building surveyor will confirm. If engineering is needed, we build to it.
Do you do the excavation too?
Yes. That's the advantage of using an excavation contractor for walls: the dig, wall, drainage and spoil are all handled together.
Need retaining walls?
Tell us what you're working on and we'll discuss the excavation, equipment and site requirements.