Retaining Walls - Melbourne
Commercial and Residential Retaining Walls in Melbourne
Retaining Walls in Melbourne
The decision to install a retaining wall requires careful planning and Retaining Wall HQ are here to help. Read on to find out why Retaining Walls in Melbourne is where locals connect with experts in the trade.
You may be planning on getting a retaining wall built or if you are confident the project maybe a DIY.
Retaining Wall HQ provide helpful information with the option of connecting you with trusted, qualified tradespeople in your area who will be happy to provide a FREE no obligation quote. Find out more……
We have done the searching so you don’t have to. View our website using the resources provided for the answers to frequently asked questions including:
- links to local councils to check council requirements
- the type of retaining wall is required for your property
- Whether the type of retaining wall will require an engineered design
- Retaining wall ideas for inspiration
- Which retaining wall is within your budget
- Whether the retaining wall is a DIY project
- Your basic guide to the some of the different types of retaining walls
- The different materials used in building retaining walls
- Gain an insight into Advantages and disadvantages of certain types of retaining walls
On our website you will also have the opportunity to make a connection with one of our trusted certified tradespeople.
Our Tradespeople are Selected for their Expertise
Getting started with Retaining Walls in Melbourne offers a great place providing helpful leads, constructive advice and ideas to get your retaining wall project underway.
The contractors listed here are tried and trusted professionals in their chosen trade bringing their experience and skills to make sure the job is completed to a high standard from the design to completion.
All tradespeople are licensed and ready to commence work in your area.
Options of Retaining Walls Melbourne Loves
Block Retaining Walls Melbourne
Retaining walls in tight situations are often built in reinforced concrete block as they are usually built as a vertical wall and do not require machinery to move components into place.
They can be built in many different colours and styles of block for that maintenance free wall and are not susceptible to termites or rot lasting for decades to come.
The cheaper alternative is the standard grey blocks rendered and painted or even just painted to give a solid retaining wall.
Contact one of our experienced suppliers or tradesman to complete your retaining wall. Coming Soon
Suppliers, Contractors and Licensed Tradesmen for Block Retaining Walls in Melbourne
Supplier
Austral Masonry
Supplying concrete block products to all areas in Melbourne
Licensed Tradesman
Melbourne Masonry
Melbournes Blocklaying Specialists
Contractor
Earthmoving Contractors Melbourne
Servicing all areas in Melbourne with any type of machine you require.
Engineering & Plans
Victorian Retaining Wall Design & Construction
Plans and Engineering for Retaining Walls Melbourne Wide
Pre Cast Concrete Block Retaining Walls
Dry stacked blocks that are manufactured to a certain shape allowing each piece to slot in together like a jigsaw, without using mortar.
The blocks do not require a concrete footing and come in various colours and finishes.
Our Choice of Suppliers and Contractors for Pre Cast Concrete Block Retaining Walls in Melbourne
Supplier
Austral Masonry
Supplying concrete block products to all areas in Melbourne
Supplier
Redi Rock Victoria
Supplying concrete block products to all areas in Melbourne
Licensed Tradesman
Lawton Retaining Walls
Quallity Installation of Concrete Pre cast block Retaining Walls Melbourne Wide
Contractor
Earthmoving Contractors Melbourne
Servicing all areas in Melbourne with any type of machine you require.
Concrete Sleepers Melbourne
Much more suited than timber to the conflicting climate of Melbourne, concrete sleeper retaining walls are popular for many reasons.
Concrete sleeper retaining walls provide a solid structure, impenetrable by termites, rot proof, rust proof and offer a cheaper alternative than other materials.
The good news is that suppliers in Melbourne now design concrete sleepers that resemble anything but plain concrete!
Would you like a retaining wall that looks like it is actually timber? Or the look of slate? There are even stone finishes available making the concrete sleeper retaining wall a game changer with so many finishes available.
Suppliers, Contractors and Licensed Tradesmen for Concrete Sleepers in Melbourne
Supplier
Austral Masonry
Supplying concrete products to all areas in Melbourne
Supplier
Sunset Sleepers
Supplying concrete sleepers Melbourne wide
Supplier
Gorilla Wall
Supplying concrete sleeper retaining walls Melbourne wide
Licensed Tradesman
Lawton Retaining Walls
Quallity Installation of Concrete Pre cast block Retaining Walls Melbourne Wide
Concrete Retaining Walls Melbourne
Reinforced concrete walls can be built to any size, shape or angle allowing the designer to go to town. It doesn’t just have to be a bland concrete wall, features can be designed into it.
These walls can last over one hundred years if built to specification and will outlast most other retaining walls being one of the strongest types of retaining wall for any height.
They are particularly good for boundary walls as they can be built in tight areas and will not rot or rust and are resistant to termites and fire.
Finishing the wall is open to the imagination, but are often left natural showing the formwork joints, rendered, ground down exposing aggregate, painted to match any colour scheme or cladded with other material such as stone or rock facing.
Licensed Tradesmen, Suppliers and Contractors for Concrete Retaining Walls in Melbourne
Supplier
Vikon Precast
Pre cast Retaining Wall solutions for the Melbourne area.
Licensed Tradesman
Reds Landscaping & Civil
All types of walls including Concrete Retaining Walls Melbourne wide.
Contractor
Earthmoving Contractors Melbourne
Servicing all areas in Melbourne with any type of machine you require.
Engineering & Plans
Victorian Retaining Wall Design & Construction
Plans and Engineering for Retaining Walls Melbourne Wide
Gabion Walls Melbourne
Rocks or stones are placed inside a steel mesh cage. Some of the newest styles in Mebourne feature a mesh cage constructed using sheet metal with a rusted finish that blends well with the natural environment.
Available with many different sizes and finishes, they are easy to install and very much becoming a trend in homeowners backyards and commercial property in Melbourne.
Walls will not crack due from pressure behind the wall and do not require expansion joints. Easy for DIYers to build into small garden walls or retaining walls.
To make it a standout, consider adding features such as timber tops to form built in seating, lighting, letterboxes or trendy curved walls with a built in fire pit.
Suppliers and Contractors for Gabion Walls in Melbourne
Suppliers
Rocks Plus
Suppliers of cages and rock for Gabion Walls Melbourne wide.
Licensed Tradesman
Lawton Retaining Walls
Quallity Installation of Gabion Retaining Walls Melbourne Wide
Rock Retaining Walls Melbourne
Rock retaining walls adapt well to most landscapes especially if an unstructured relaxed aesthetic is the desired finish.
Natural bush rock will vary in colour and shades adding to the earthy appeal. Other rock varieties such as Sandstone, Granite and Basalt are all viable sustainable options.
The eye catching addition of a rock retaining wall is best completed by an experienced tradesperson. Offering a loose formation finish without mortar is one method or do you prefer a statelier presentation?
Whichever design you consider, our experienced contractors offer the best deals that specialise in constructing rock retaining walls in Melbourne.
Suppliers and Contractors for Rock Walls in Melbourne
Supply and Install
Rock Walls Melbourne
Supply and installation of Rock Retaining Walls.
Areas Serviced in Melbourne
- City of Melbourne
- City of Port Phillip
- City of Yarra
- City of Banyule
- City of Darebin
- City of Hume
- City of Moreland
- Shire of Nillumbik
- City of Whittlesea
- City of Boroondara
- City of Knox
- City of Manningham
- City of Maroondah
- City of Whitehorse
- Shire of Yarra Ranges
- City of Bayside
- Shire of Cardinia
- City of Casey
- City of Dandenong
- City of Frankston
- City of Glen Eira
- City of Kingston
- City of Monash
- Mornington Peninsula
- City of Stonnington
- City of Brimbank
- Hobsons Bay
- City of Maribyrnong
- City of Melton
- City of Moonee Valley
- City of Wyndham
Check with Council before Building a Retaining Wall in Melbourne
When it comes to the right advice regarding council requirements or building approval, we know the importance of getting it right.
When building a Retaining Wall in Melbourne you do not require council consent if;
- the retaining wall is less than 1m
- not constructed on or near site boundaries where there is a risk of damage to adjoining property.
- not associated with other building work or with protection of adjoining property.
Further information on whether you need a building permit is here:
When Engineers are required for Retaining Walls in Melbourne
An engineer is required to design and oversee any wall that requires a building permit in Melbourne. Some suppliers have had their product engineered for walls that do not require council consent.
For example concrete sleepers are designed and gauranteed up to certain heights.
Make the Connection with one of our Experienced Contractors
When choosing a design for Retaining Walls in Melbourne the type of retaining wall ideas available are many. Often the style chosen comes down to affordability taking into consideration what the purpose of the retaining wall function is.
We have only provided you with a guideline to help you make an informed decision. Contact one of our preferred contractors who have been checked so you can have confidence they are fully licensed to carry out the required work and currently registered to do business in their state.
Why Choose Us for Your Retaining Wall in Melbourne
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Melbourne 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.
Each Council does have some varying conditions so you should check your local councils specifications. However most councils in Australia allow walls upto 1 metre in height and 1.5 metres from a building or another retaining wall to be built without consent.
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