Retaining Walls - Cairns
Retaining Walls for Commercial and Residential Property in the Cairns area.
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- the link to your local council to establish which requirements are needed by law
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- Innovative designs for retaining walls
- Whether the retaining wall is a suitable DIY?
- General information on different types of retaining walls
- Which main materials are mainly used in building retaining walls
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- The most budget friendly retaining wall options available
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Retaining Walls Cairns Style - The Top Suppliers and Contractors
Sandstone Walls Cairns
Sandstone retaining walls are a common fixture in Australia and the far north is no exception.
Durable, adaptable to small or large builds they provide a breathtaking feature that can add value to your property.
The lighter shades of sandstone provide a stark contrast to the lawn or garden it is supporting, making it an attractive option.
Readily available in local quarries in beautiful amber shades the stunning sandstone wall is solid in structure and easy on the eyes.
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Suppliers and Contractors for Sandstone Walls in Cairns
Supplier
Capricorn Sandstone
Supplying sandstone products to all areas around Cairns.
Stone Retaining Walls Cairns
Although this may be tempting to attempt a DIY, we recommend professionals to complete this style of retaining wall so it doesn’t look thrown together!
Installation requires careful placement of the stone (bluestone, sandstone, granite, slate, basalt, schist) for best results.
The two main methods used to construct stone retaining walls are dry stacked or set in place with mortar.
As your stone retaining wall should last close to a lifetime, ensure the design and construction include installation by an experienced tradesperson.
With dry stacked stone walls, extra drainage is recommended to divert the water away from the wall even though they have their own natural drainage between the gaps!
Suppliers and Contractors for Stone Walls in Cairns
Supplier
Australian Porphyry Stone
Supplying selected stone for retaining walls to Cairns and the surrounding areas.
Supplier
Marinos Quarry
Supplying quarry products for Retaining Walls Cairns wide.
Contractor
Cairns Stone Masons
Quality stonemasons for rock and stone walls in the Cairns area.
Rock Retaining Walls Cairns
Some of the many benefits of rock walls is they are self draining, (extra drainage is still recommended, engineers will advise with this) foliage has the opportunity to sprout between the gaps, they are great for maintaining difficult slopes, and adding usable space to land.
Although they blend seamlessly into the landscape they can also stand out as a feature retaining wall.
Contact a contractor who specialises in constructing rock retaining walls in Cairns.
Suppliers and Contractors for Rock Walls in Cairns
Supplier
Australian Porphyry Stone
Supplying selected stone for retaining walls to Cairns and the surrounding areas.
Supplier
Marinos Quarry
Supplying quarry products for Retaining Walls Cairns wide.
Contractor
Cairns Stone Masons
Quality stonemasons for rock and stone walls in the Cairns area.
Brick Retaining Walls Cairns
Brick retaining walls in Cairns are usually built to feature the bricks as they are a maintenance free option which are resistant to termites and rot.
Brick walls can be built into many shapes including angled or curved walls with varying heights easily managed to incorporate individual design features.
Suppliers, Contractors and Licensed Tradesmen for Brick Walls in Cairns
Supplier
Austral Bricks
Supplying a range of bricks to the far north Queensland area.
Gabion Walls
Measure up the area that you require your gabion retaining wall to cover, make your purchase of the gabion mesh cage to suit, fill with your chosen rocks or stones and the wall is complete!
The simplicity and speed of adding a gabion retaining wall is one of the reasons they are fast becoming the latest trend for the DIY home handyman!
The design of your gabion retaining wall is only limited by your imagination! Think about adding plants in between some of the rocks or stones to create an extra garden centrepiece!
Or by placing a nice slab of timber on top to add style to the finish, it may be low enough to use as an extra garden seat.
For a lower cost but different visual, a gabion wall is well worth considering when you are deciding which retaining wall to install.
Suppliers and Contractors for Gabion Walls in Cairns
Supplier
Environmental Engineering Sales Australia
Gabion wall suppliers in Cairns
Supplier
Gabion Cages & Baskets
Suppliers of gabion cages and baskets to the Cairns area.
Contractor
Cairns Gabion Walls
We specialise in gabion walls in the Cairns region.
Concrete Block Walls Cairns
Concrete block walls can be built to form any angle or curve and are usually the wall of choice as the structure for stone facing.
This where stone is cut to be glued onto the structural wall completing a classy and trendy designer wall. These walls blend in to the tropics of Cairns and the surrounding areas perfectly.
The walls can also be built with pre coloured blocks with a choice of textures to the face to give a maintenance free option.
For further info contact one of highly experienced contractors for a free no obligation quote…
Licensed Tradesmen, Suppliers and Contractors for Concrete Block Walls in Cairns
Supplier
Tableland Concrete Blocks
Supplying concrete blocks to the greater Cairns area.
Contractor
Cairns Blocklaying Group
Exceptional blocklayers highly experienced in retaining walls.
Pre Cast Concrete Block Retaining Walls
Pre cast concrete blocks come in many different shapes, sizes, colours and names with most suppliers having a different name for basically the same thing.
Most dry stacked concrete blocks “fit“ together and can usually be only placed in the correct position without using mortar, so you cannot go wrong. Great for that professional look or DIY.
Concrete footings are not required using a compacted base instead. The concrete blocks have also been engineered to achieve a certain height without the need for special engineering designs.
Suppliers and Contractors for Pre Cast Concrete Block Retaining Walls in Cairns
Supplier
Tableland Concrete Blocks
Supplying concrete blocks to the greater Cairns area.
Contractor
Cairns Blocklaying Group
Exceptional blocklayers highly experienced in retaining walls.
Contractor
Odal Concrete & Landscape Construction
Servicing all areas in Brisbane with any type of machine you require.
Concrete Retaining Walls Cairns
Concrete walls are perfect for the tropics as they will not rot or rust and are resistant to termites.
They will outlast most other retaining wall types due to their high strength and durability.
Concrete retaining walls in Cairns are often rendered and painted or cladded with a stone facing.
Other ways of finishing a wall is to feature the formwork joints (tongue and groove for example) or ground the wall exposing the aggregate.
Licensed Tradesmen, Suppliers and Contractors for Concrete Retaining Walls in Cairns
Timber Retaining Walls Cairns
Thoughtful consideration should be given when deciding on a timber or timber sleeper retaining wall for your residence.
Timber sleeper retaining walls have enjoyed a good reputation but there are many other options that resemble the appearance of timber now available to the Australian consumer.
Select from hardwood varieties including forest red gum, ironbark, tallowwood, bloodwood or grey gum to get the most out of your timber retaining wall in Cairns.
*Humidity and moisture from Cairns tropical climate may shorten the lifespan of your timber retaining wall. Durable hardwoods would be a preference over Treated pine.
Licensed Tradesmen and Contractors for Timber Retaining Walls in Cairns
Contractor
Odal Concrete & Landscape Construction
Builders of quality retaining walls.
Concrete Sleeper Retaining Walls Cairns
You can’t go wrong with a concrete sleeper retaining wall. This solid durable material is readily available with applications that promise a finish resembling timber, slate or stone, the possibilities are endless.
They offer quick construction time with minimal cutting required on site, are termite proof, rot resistant and pre coloured with oxide meaning maintenance free.
If that’s not enough to convince you they are easily adaptable to glide around corners or support raised driveway structures or terraced sloping land to create more usable land.
Connect here with a licensed tradesperson experienced in constructing concrete sleeper retaining walls:
Suppliers and Contractors for Concrete Sleeper Retaining Walls in Cairns
Supplier
KCR Concrete Sleepers
Supplying concrete sleepers and accessories to the Cairns area.
Contractor
Odal Concrete & Landscape Construction
Builders of outstanding retaining walls in the Cairns region.
Engineers, Excavation Contractors, Building Certifiers
Here are the Engineers, Excavators and Buiding Certifiers experienced in retaining wall construction in Cairns.
Before Designing a Retaining Wall in Cairns – Important Info
When it comes to the right advice regarding council requirements or building approval, we know the importance of getting it right so here is the link to your local council:
Council links right here: Cairns Council
Cairns council will require council consent if your retaining wall is over 1 metre in height above natural ground level or within 1.5m of a building or another retaining wall.
Still not sure? Contact one of our local contractors for clarity and peace of mind.
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Areas Serviced in Cairns
- Cairns City
- Cairns North
- Clifton Beach
- Edge Hill
- Gordonvale
- Palm Cove
- Parramatta Park
- Redlynch
- Smithfield
- Stratford
- Trinity Beach
- Whitfield
- Yorkeys Knob
Building or DIY a Cairns Retaining Wall
The purpose of a retaining wall is not just to contain the soil behind it but also to create extra level space in your landscape, especially when the land is sloped or cramped in size.
Depending on your chosen design, a retaining wall constructed well using quality material can become a real focal point of your garden landscape.
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Cairns Retaining Wall FAQ
Some of the reasons for building a Retaining Wall are;
- You do not have the space to batter the bank back at approx. 45 degrees.
- The bank to be retained is close to a structure.
- Usually a boundary wall requires some sort of retaining.
- An area needs to be levelled out so as to give you more liveable/workable space.
- You need to level out an area of a slope.
Retaining walls can be built in Cairns without Council consent if;
- they are less than 1 metre in height
- they are not within 1.5 metres of a building or another retaining wall.
There are many sorts of Retaining Wall options which are grouped into 4 types.
- Gravity Walls which rely on the sheer weight of the wall to retain a bank. An example of these are Rock walls.
- Piling Walls which rely on piles being driven, bored or placed under ground. These walls are usually timber, concrete piles or sheet piling.
- Canilever walls rely on the wall being attached to a Footing. Examples are Concrete and Concrete Block Retaining Walls.
- Anchored walls rely on the wall being anchored back into the back it is retaining. These walls are usually used in Commercial or Industrial areas.
Basically a retaining wall supports a bank. If that bank can be battered back to a slope of 45 degrees you do not require a Retaining Wall.
Yes you can, unfortunately though if the wall falls over damaging people or property you are liable. Any wall over 1 metre requires an approval from your local council.
The cheapest way to retain a bank is to batter it to 45 degrees. Failing this the cheapest walls depending on height are basically
- Timber
- Interlocking Concrete Blocks
- Concrete Sleepers
- Insitu Concrete
- Rock and stone
- Concrete Blocks
- Commercially designed walls
Connect with a Licensed Tradesperson for your Retaining Wall in Cairns
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This is why we encourage you to contact one of our preferred contractors who by sharing their knowledge and experience can work with you to get the retaining wall result you really want.
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