About This Service
A retaining wall without adequate drainage behind it isn't really a retaining wall — it's a temporary one. We treat drainage as the most important part of every wall we build, because it's the part most commonly skipped and the one most responsible for premature failure.
Material choice — limestone blocks, timber sleepers or concrete — is based on the aesthetic of the property, the height and load requirements and the budget. We handle the full process from excavation through to capping and any planting that follows.
How We Can Help
What We Do
Site assessment and design
Limestone block retaining walls
Timber sleeper walls
Concrete block walls
Garden bed edging and kerbing
Steps and feature walls
Drainage behind retaining walls
Compacted base preparation
Capping and finishing
Backfill and soil placement
Post-construction cleanup
Planting coordination
Common Questions
FAQ
Inadequate drainage behind the wall. Water that can't escape builds up hydrostatic pressure that the wall is rarely designed to resist. We install appropriate drainage as standard — it's not optional.
Limestone suits most western suburbs aesthetics and handles Perth's climate well. Timber sleepers give a warmer, more informal look but have a shorter lifespan in direct ground contact. Concrete block is the most durable and consistent. We'll help you weigh these up for your specific situation and budget.
Walls over 0.5m on a boundary or over 1m elsewhere generally require a building permit in Western Australia. We can advise on whether your planned wall requires approval and what the process involves.
Yes — and this is usually the best approach. Steps designed and built alongside retaining walls ensure the materials, levels and drainage all work together as a single system. We can also match steps to existing paving on the property.
A standard garden retaining wall typically takes one to three days, depending on length, height and site access. We'll give you a clear timeline as part of the quote.