Retaining Walls - Perth
The Best Residential and Commercial Retaining Wall Contractors in Perth.
Retaining Walls in Perth
From the design to installation, Retaining Wall HQ are here to give you advice, ideas and connections to local installers.
Find out why Retaining Wall HQ is where locals trust to connect with experts recommended in their trade in the Perth area.
If you are confident in completing the project then maybe a DIY is for you, but you will still find helpful information here to help with your retaining wall decision!
Retaining Wall HQ provide helpful information and hints to get you started, providing connections with trusted, qualified tradespeople. These reliable tradespeople are experienced with the Perth landscape who will be happy to provide a FREE no obligation quote.
HINT: Take note of product or manufacturer’s warranty as each material lasts a different length of time.
Are Council Consents required for Retaining Walls in Perth.
We’ve taken the hassle out of searching, saving you valuable time.
If your proposed retaining wall does not meet council requirements, you may need a development application. Contact your local Council for advice specific to your retaining wall project.
Council Development approval is generally required for Commercial and Industrial sites and for residential properties where:
- The retaining wall is within the street setback area and has a height of more than 1.0 metre from natural ground level. This applies to retaining walls associated with fill and excavation
- The retaining wall is within 1.0m – 1.5m of an adjoining property boundary (not street boundary) and has a height of more than 0.5m from natural ground level. This applies to retaining walls associated with fill only
- Retaining walls with a height of more than 0.5m from natural ground level that are within 7.5m of a boundary and screening is not provided to prevent overlooking to an adjoining property
Council building permit is required if;
- You need to retain more than 0.5 metres in height
- The retaining wall is associated with other building work
- The structure affects other land that requires consent.
This result will influence the type of retaining wall that is required for your property.
Go here for a WA Council Fact Sheet
Once you’ve got the green light, here’s how we can provide help;
- Whether the type of retaining wall will require an engineered design
- Retaining wall ideas for inspiration
- Which retaining wall is within your budget
- Links to suppliers, installers
- 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
- the opportunity to make a connection with one of our recommended tradespeople.
Quality Assurance - Our Tradespeople are Selected for their Expertise
Getting started with Retaining Walls in Perth offers a great place to discover helpful leads, constructive advice and plenty of inspirational 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. They take pride in their workmanship.
All our tradespeople are licenced and ready to commence work in your area.
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The Best Options for Retaining Walls Perth Style
Stone Walls Perth
A common fixture in the Perth area is reconstituted limestone retaining walls especially in the lighter shade. A mixture of fragments of limestone and cement, they are available in a variety of different shades.
Consult one of our professional installers for ideas and advice to guarantee that look you’re aiming for to avoid disappointment!
The difference between a professionally designed stone retaining wall and the DIY is shown in the installation.
It requires careful placement of the stone (bluestone, limestone, granite, slate, marble, schist etc) to achieve the best result.
Suppliers, Contractors and Licensed Tradesmen for Stone Retaining Walls in Perth
Supplier
Meteor Stone
Quality stone products for Perth and surrounding areas.
Licensed Tradesmen
Rock - It Landscapes
Perth stonework specialists.
Licensed Tradesmen
Landscapes WA
All types of retaining walls incl rock, stone, timber, brick, gabion and concrete in the Perth area.
Sandstone Retaining Walls Perth
They are favoured in our environment for good reason. They can provide a stunning visual backdrop with sandstone being widely abundant in our climate.
No two sandstone blocks are the same but they all blend in beautifully when erected as a sandstone retaining wall.
Each manufacturer makes their own sizes and shapes. Sandstone can be formed with curved or sharp edges with different finishes applied to the face of the sandstone as well.
Look around to see what’s available, comparing the pricing of the stone and the installation cost as well before you decide.
Contact our preferred sandstone retaining wall specialist here: Supplier to come
Suppliers and Contractors for Sandstone Retaining Walls in Perth
Rock Retaining Walls Perth
When you design your rock retaining wall are you leaning towards a loose formation finish without mortar or do you prefer a grander presentation?
The size of the rocks will determine which method is best utilised in the design and installation.
Consider the aesthetic visual effect and an experienced contractor will source the best deal that specialise in rock retaining walls in and around Perth.
Suppliers and Contractors for Rock Walls in Perth
Licensed Tradesmen
Rock - It Landscapes
Perth stonework specialists.
Licensed Tradesmen
Landscapes WA
All types of retaining walls incl rock, stone, timber, brick, gabion and concrete in the Perth area.
Concrete Sleepers Perth
Concrete sleepers have seen a renewed interest lately! This is because Concrete sleepers in Perth are now manufactured to resemble anything but plain concrete!
Concrete sleepers are now available to look like they are actually slate, timber or stone finishes! Want the look of timber but need it to last longer then a concrete sleeper may be the solution.
Visit our local supplier for ideas on the best concrete sleeper retaining wall to enhance your property.
Suppliers, Contractors and Licensed Tradesmen for Concrete Sleepers in Perth
Supplier
Austral Masonry
Supplying concrete sleepers to all areas in Perth
Supplier
Advanced Modular Retaining
Supplying concrete sleepers Perth and surrounding areas.
Supplier
Wonder Walls
Supplying concrete sleeper retaining walls Perth wide.
Supplier
Bradford Retaining
Quallity Concrete sleeper retaining walls Perth wide.
Concrete Retaining Walls Perth
Reinforced concrete walls can be made to be the strongest type of retaining wall for any height of wall. They will also outlast most other types of retaining walls.
Concrete retaining walls can be built to any size, angle or shape for that custom design look.
They can be left as a natural finish and designed to show the formwork joints as a feature or rendered and painted to any colour.
The wall can be cladded with virtually any material such as stone, tile, timber features etc or ground to feature the aggregate within the wall. What’s your feature?
Licensed Contractors for Concrete Retaining Walls in Perth
Concrete Block Retaining Walls Perth
Concrete block walls are great for retaining on or near boundaries as they are the perfect wall for tight areas.
They come in a multitude of colours being std grey, black, cream, off white, orange and green among others. Each supplier has their own name for each of these basic colours.
Blocks also come with different face finishes being the standard smooth, shot blast, ground, sandstone and limestone, rockface and splitface.
Contact our Blocklayers, Concretors, Suppliers, Engineers and Excavation Contractors to have your wall built by licenced and registered contractors.
Suppliers, Contractors and Licensed Tradesmen for Concrete Block Walls in Perth
Supplier
Austral Masonry
Supplying concrete block products to Perth and surrounding areas.
Licensed Tradesman
Elite Blockwork
Quality Blocklaying services in Perth.
Engineering & Plans
B Waddell Consulting Engineers
Plans and Engineering for Retaining Walls Perth and surrounding areas.
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. Rapid installation provides a quick turnaround.
Concrete footings not required so great for DIY
Suppliers and Contractors for Pre Cast Concrete Block Walls in Perth
Supplier
Austral Masonry
Supplying concrete block products to Perth and surrounding areas.
Licensed Tradesmen
Landscapes WA
All types of retaining walls incl rock, stone, timber, brick, gabion and concrete in the Perth area.
Brick Retaining Walls Perth
In Perth Brick Walls are well utilised as retaining walls adding a feature to a property by using the wide choice of colours and finishes to bricks.
Bricks also allow the owner to build curved walls, columned walls, different shapes and angles and to match existing design criteria on the property.
Another option is for curving garden walls that can amble their way through the property making a stunning visual feature to enhance the natural garden.
Suppliers, Contractors and Licensed Tradesmen for Brick Walls in Perth
Supplier
Midland Brick
Supplying a range of bricks to Perth and surrounding areas.
Supplier
Brickworks Perth
A large range of bricks with a great design centre in Perth
Licensed Tradesman
A1 Brickies
Quality Bricklaying services in Perth.
Engineering & Plans
B Waddell Consulting Engineers
Plans and Engineering for Retaining Walls Perth and surrounding areas.
Gabion Walls Perth
Rocks are placed inside a galvanised steel mesh cage. Some of the newest styles feature cages constructed using sheet metal that over time the surface weathers, exposing a rusted finish that blends in well with any garden setting.
With endless design possibilities adding a gabion retaining wall has become the DIY home handyman’s dream retaining wall!
Available in different sizes and finishes with rapid installation. Add 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 Perth
Supplier
Meteor Stone
A range of cages and stone for Gabion Walls Perth and surrounding areas.
Licensed Tradesmen
Landscapes WA
All types of retaining walls incl rock, stone, timber, brick, gabion and concrete in the Perth area.
Timber Retaining Walls Perth
Timber retaining walls are a popular affordable option able to retain different soil types. Although timber is treated to resist termites to Australian standards, harsh weather elements such as lots of moisture means timber will eventually rot.
Expectations of well-constructed treated timber retaining walls in Perth should withstand up to 15 + years before needing replacement.
Suppliers, Contractors and Licensed Tradesmen for Timber Retaining Walls in Perth
Licensed Tradesmen
Landscapes WA
All types of quality retaining walls incl rock, stone, timber, brick, gabion and concrete in the Perth area.
Areas Serviced in Perth
- City of Bayswater
- City of Belmont
- City of Canning
- City of Fremantle
- City of Melville
- City of Nedlands
- City of Perth
- City of South Perth
- City of Stirling
- City of Subiaco
- City of Vincen
- City of Kalamunda
- City of Swan
- City of Joondalup
- City of Wanneroo
- City of Armadale
- City of Gosnells
- City of Cockburn
- City of Kwinana
- City of Rockingham
Are Engineers Designs required for Retaining Walls in Perth
Engineers for Retaining Walls in Perth are usually required for insitu reinforced concrete walls and for walls that require a building consent.
However most pre manufactured materials, concrete sleepers for eg have already been engineered for the height and loading of the wall.
It is best to decide on the type of wall you require and see one of our suppliers or contractors for further advice.
Make the Connection with one of our Experienced Contractors
When choosing a design for Retaining Walls in Perth the type of retaining wall ideas available are many. Council requirements are just one of the factors that may allow the type of retaining wall to be built.
Often the style chosen comes down to affordability taking into consideration what the purpose of the retaining wall function is.
We have 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 registered to do business in their state.
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Perth 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 upto 0.5 metres can be built without council consent. There are other regulations to adhere to, you should check with your local council for a full view of the regulations.
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