Retaining Walls - Hobart

Once the checks have been made through your local council, it will be time to consider which retaining wall is best suited to your landscape. 

Factoring in to this decision will be the cost, the purpose of the retaining wall, (load bearing or aesthetic, or both) and which overall look is most suited to your current landscape. 

Here are some options to consider:

Timber Retaining Wall

Timber retaining walls offer the property owner a cost effective option able to support the small garden bed or for structures up to 4 metres. 

Treated pine is the cheapest option available although the many varieties of Hardwood allow for a durable more attractive finish.   

A lot of timber retaining walls can also be part of a boundary fence between neighbours so consulting with them can be either a bonus if they wish to contribute to the cost, or negative if they don’t want the same design. 

A well designed timber retaining wall will serve the structural purpose for which it was designed but can also be a showcase for different plants or lawns.

Concrete Sleeper Retaining Walls

Concrete sleepers have a reputation to uphold.  A solid durable material popularly known as the masters of disguise. 

Imagine applications that promise a look that resemble timber, slate or stone, with many different colour options using pre oxidised colours during manufacture, the possibilities are endless.

Most suppliers offer a guarantee dependant on the correct installation.

To assist in your decision contact a tradesperson experienced in all aspects from design to installation.

Brick Retaining Walls In Hobart

Brick walls are still viewed as another popular option in Hobart as they are maintenance free, resistant to termites, will not rot or rust and are fire resistant.

Brick walls can be built into virtually any design with a little imagination by using the range of colours and finishes available.

Curved or angled brick walls also add another design concept.

Gabion Walls

When the craze of Gabion retaining walls catches on expect a flurry of new designs to become available. 

While the concept of rocks or stone placed inside a steel mesh cage remains the same, there are various elements that can be added to create a retaining wall that becomes a centrepiece in your garden space. 

How about installing some small solar spotlights near the top so they illuminate down on to the rocks or stone?  An easy effective way to add warm ambience to your outdoor space and summer bbq area. 

Gabion walls that are lower in height, can also have a slab of timber placed on the top… extra seating and finishes the wall off nicely.

Have to mention that they are low cost, easy to install and require no maintenance!

Sandstone Retaining Walls in Hobart

The undisputed beauty of sandstone lends it to be one of the popular additions featured on many a homeowners property in Australia. 

While the subtle earthy colours of sandstone are what appeals to most in Australia, add to the mix the adaptability, strong structure and longevity proves it is worthy to invest in a sandstone retaining wall.

Local suppliers offer cuts in different shapes, sizes and finishes giving many options when designing the style of retaining wall.

 To get the best design for your landscape engage with our preferred sandstone retaining wall specialist here:

Stone Retaining Walls

With so many design options for your stone retaining wall it can be difficult to come to a decision!  Which aesthetic do you prefer? 

A rustic finish by using the dry stacked method?  Or do you prefer a more styled, tidy finish with stone set in mortar? 

There is also the consideration of placing stone capping which adds a quality finish available on a dry stacked or mortared finish wall. 

By adding a stone capping it could be a different stone to the one used in the stone wall, a very stylish look is created. Stone capping will also protect the wall. 

Stone capping can be varied in its type of edged finish, natural, acid washed, sandblasted or with a smooth finish.

For professional guidance we recommend contacting one of these licensed tradesperson here:

Rock Retaining Walls

The design and construction of a rock retaining wall can enhance any garden, when its well built. 

Although large boulder rocks may look as if they are just haphazardly placed, in fact the experience of a rock wall specialist is warranted to get the best outcome when constructing a rock retaining wall. 

Over 1 metre in height requires council approval to ensure structural stability and efficient drainage. 

If you choose rock for your retaining wall design, contact one of our experienced contractors who specialise in rock retaining walls in Hobart.

Concrete Block Retaining Walls In Hobart

Concrete blocks come in many different colours and textures giving you the opportunity to build a maintenance free structure that will last for decades to come. The walls will not rot and are resistant to termites.

Some of the standard colours are off white, cream, grey, black, orange and green. Different textures to the face of the blocks include rockface, splitface, ground, smooth, shot blast and sandstone finishes.

For further information and help contact one of our highly experienced contractors….

Concrete Retaining Walls Hobart

In situ reinforced concrete walls are one of the strongest forms of retaining wall and can be built to any size, shape or angle enabling a custom designed wall.

If concrete walls are built to specification they will last a hundred plus years, will not rot or rust, are resistant to termites and are fire resistant.

Reinforced concrete retaining walls can be touched up and painted, rendered with a coloured render for that maintenance free wall or rendered and painted to match any colour scheme.

Pre Cast Concrete Block Retaining Walls

Pre cast concrete blocks come in many different shapes, sizes, colours and names with most suppliers in Hobart 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 DIYers.

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.