Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast
Retaining Walls on the Sunshine Coast for Residential and Commercial Property.
Installation of Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast
Our Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast page is leading the way for locals to connect with trusted tradespeople and local suppliers.
We also give you loads of useful tips, information and ideas if you are planning on getting a retaining wall built or if you are mulling over about DIY.
Our selected and qualified tradespeople and professionals are experts in the trade, who will be happy to provide a FREE no obligation quote. Find out more……
On our website you will be able to find:
- A link to your local council to answer all your queries about permits.
- What type of retaining wall is required for your landscape
- Whether the type of retaining wall will require an engineered design
- Links to suppliers, installers, engineers
- Retaining wall ideas that will excite and inspire
- Whether the retaining wall is a DIY
- The main materials widely used in building retaining walls
- Advantages and disadvantages of certain types of retaining walls
- Cost effective retaining wall options
- General information on different types of retaining walls
- Make a connection with one of our trusted certified tradespeople
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Favourite Options for Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast Style
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The Timeless Timber Retaining Wall
Timber retaining walls are able to retain different soil types favoured when covering large spaces of lawn. Whether supporting a small garden bed or providing a structural support on sloped land, timber especially Hardwood varieties are best suited for this purpose.
All timber used must be treated to resist termites as per Australian standards. Hardwood timber is least affected by climate conditions and preferred when constructing retaining walls in Sunshine Coast.
Contractors and Licensed Tradesman for Timber Retaining Walls on the Sunshine Coast
Licensed Tradesmen
Livingscape Landscape Construction
Installation of Retaining Walls on the Sunshine Coast incl Timber, Conc Block, Concrete Sleepers and Concrete.
Licensed Tradesmen
Sunshine Coast Retaining Walls
Installation of Retaining Walls on the Sunshine Coast.
Concrete Sleepers Sunshine Coast
The solid structure of a concrete sleeper retaining wall is a valuable long lasting addition to many homeowners landscape with many sustainable options widely used.
Suppliers of concrete sleepers in Sunshine Coast now manufacture concrete sleeper panels as anything but boring.
Imaginative applications that promise to fool the untrained eye, promising visuals that resemble timber, slate or stone, the possibilities available are endless.
The decision just depends on which finish will enhance your landscape.
Suppliers, Contractors and Licensed Tradesman for Concrete Sleeper Retaining Walls
Licensed Tradesmen
Urban Retaining Walls & Landscaping
Extensive knowledge of Concrete Sleeper Retaining Walls on the Sunshine Coast from Brisbane to Gympie.
Licensed Tradesmen
Livingscape Landscape Construction
Installation of Retaining Walls on the Sunshine Coast incl Concrete Sleepers, Timber, Conc Block and Concrete.
Rock Retaining Walls
When choosing a rock retaining wall, it is important to know that if the wall is over 1 metre in height permission from council and an engineer will be required.
Smaller rocks may be able to be placed by hand but large boulder style rocks used to construct retaining walls rely on gravity to keep rocks in place. Boulder rocks necessitate heavy machinery for placement of the rocks.
Contact one of our experienced contractors who specialise in rock retaining walls on the Sunshine Coast.
Suppliers and Contractors for Rock Retaining Walls on the Sunshine Coast
Suppliers
Rockworx
Suppliers of Porphyry and Granite for Retaining Walls Brisbane wide.
Contractor
Webster Rock Walls
Sandstone, Bluestone and Earthmoving on the Sunshine Coast
Contractor
Precision Boulder Walls
Specialises in the professional installation of Sandstone Walls on the Sunshine Coast.
Pre Cast Concrete Block Retaining Walls
Dry stacked blocks that are manufactured to certain shape and size that fit together without using mortar.
No concrete footing required make these a great option for DIY. The blocks are engineered by the supplier to retain a determined height.
Suppliers and Contractors for Pre Cast Concrete Block Retaining Walls
Supplier
Austral Masonry
Supplying concrete block retaining wall products to all areas on the Sunshine Coast
Licensed Tradesmen
Livingscape Landscape Construction
Installation of Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast wide incl Timber, Conc Block, Concrete Sleepers and Concrete.
Concrete Block Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast
The different look you can achieve with your concrete block wall is endless with a large amount of colour variations including the standard grey, white, black, orange, cream and off white to name a few.
Textures to the face of the blocks also vary considerably with some of the faces being smooth, ground, rockface, splitface, sandstone and shotblast finishes.
These walls are a good maintenance free choice to consider for your retaining wall. For further help with your choice see our local contractors and suppliers ready to quote for your wall.
Licensed Tradesmen, Suppliers and Contractors for Concrete Block Retaining Walls
Supplier
Austral Masonry
Supplying concrete block products to all areas on the Sunshine Coast.
Licensed Tradesman
Coastwide Brick and Blocklaying
Concrete Block Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast wide built to a high standard.
Licensed Tradesman
Better Blocks
Concrete Block Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast wide built to a high standard.
Concrete Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast
Reinforced concrete walls will outlast most other types of retaining wall being one of the strongest types of wall.
They will not rot or rust and are termite free. They are also fire resistant so good for those bushy areas.
There are many different ways of finishing a concrete wall including left natural, rendered, painted, ground down, or clad with a stone facing.
Licensed Tradesmen, Suppliers and Contractors for Concrete Retaining Walls
Licensed Tradesmen
Tamborine Builders
Installation of Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast and Brisbane wide incl Timber, Conc Block, Concrete Sleepers and Concrete Retaining Walls.
Licensed Tradesmen
Qld Shotcrete Services
Concrete Retaining Walls built in Concrete to look like rock.
Brick Retaining Walls on the Sunshine Coast
Brick retaining walls on the Sunshine Coast are often built as a feature wall by using the many colours and finishes available in bricks.
Design features utilise curves, columns and angles to obtain a mature retaining wall which will last for decades.
Licensed Tradesmen, Suppliers and Contractors for Brick Retaining Walls
Licensed Tradesmen
Suncoast Bricklaying
Licensed bricklayers for quality work on the Sunshine Coast.
Licensed Tradesman
Coastwide Brick and Blocklaying
Concrete Block Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast wide built to a high standard.
Sandstone Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast
There are many reasons why sandstone is favoured for retaining walls in Australia. From the outset they are an amazing stone, visually spectacular and able to enhance any property they feature in.
Installation is fairly quick, they require little or no upkeep, while providing a stunning backdrop as a retaining wall or wrapping around a sloping lawn, even as a terraced retaining wall.
With light and soft russet colour palettes they blend in to the natural earthy surroundings while also offering a standout feature.
Suppliers and Contractors for Sandstone Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast
Contractor
Webster Rock Walls
Sandstone, Bluestone and Earthmoving on the Sunshine Coast
Licensed Contractor
Precision Boulder Walls
Specialises in the professional installation of Sandstone Walls on the Sunshine Coast.
Stone Retaining Walls
The location of your property may influence your decision about which style of stone retaining wall to construct.
If the property is near bush or creeks it may be important to have a mortared wall as opposed to a dry stacked wall. With a dry stacked stone retaining wall there are lots of gaps that are an open invitation to reptiles to make their home in!
A mortared stone retaining wall can be installed using any of the popular stones including, sandstone, schist, slate, basalt, granite or bluestone.
A stone mortared wall can be constructed where the stones are placed into the mortar so you still don’t notice the mortar from the front.
With the choice of sandstone, a common, stylish finish is achieved with joints providing a flush finish. The result is a stunning masterpiece built to stand the test of time.
Suppliers and Contractors for Stone Walls on the Sunshine Coast
Suppliers
Rockworx
Suppliers of Porphyry and Granite for Retaining Walls Brisbane and Sunshine Coast wide.
Contractor
Webster Rock Walls
Sandstone, Bluestone and Earthmoving on the Sunshine Coast
Contractor
Baseline Retaining Systems
Specialist Retaining Wall Builder highly experienced in Stone Retaining Walls on the Sunshine Coast.
Gabion Walls Sunshine Coast
Rocks or stone of different shapes and sizes are placed inside a steel mesh cage and enclosed once full, forming a Gabion wall structure.
New styles feature sheet metal mesh cages that oxidise over time to expose a rusted effect which adds another element to the design.
The DIY home gardener can benefit from the different sizes available, especially if only needing a small area retained.
If you are thinking of building a low height gabion retaining wall, there are features you can add to make it a standout! Maybe by adding a piece of solid timber placed on the top making it a retaining wall with a seat or get an electrician to add some outdoor lighting?
Suppliers and Contractors for Gabion Walls on the Sunshine Coast
Licensed Contractor
Livingscape Landscape Construction
Installation of Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast wide incl Timber, Conc Block, Concrete Sleepers and Concrete.
Licensed Contractor
Terra Forma Civil Construction
Rock and Gabion Wall specialists servicing Sunshine Coast areas.
Engineers, Excavation and Building Certifiers
These businesses are ready to help you on the Sunshine Coast.
Engineering & Plans
Structural Engineers Online Pty Ltd
Plans and Engineering for Retaining Walls Brisbane Wide
Contractor
Coast 2 Coast Earthmoving
Servicing all areas on the Sunshine Coast with any type of machine that you require.
Is Council Consent Required to Build Retaining Walls on the Sunshine Coast
The very first important step to take if you are proposing to install a retaining wall, is to find out if you need planning and/or building approval.
This will be dependant on a number of factors, so getting the right advice is crucial.
Council Building permits are not required for a retaining wall that fulfils the following criteria:
- There is no surcharge loading ie driveways, buildings etc over the zone of influence for the wall
- The height of the wall, and fill or cut retained by the wall, is no more than 1 metre above the wall’s natural ground surface.
- The wall is no closer than 1.5 metres to a building or another retaining wall.
Check the fact sheet with you local Sunshine Coast Council here
Why Building Retaining Walls in Sunshine Coast Requires Experienced Tradies
Here is why Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast is a great place to initiate your retaining wall project:
- We remove the guesswork by connecting you with one of our qualified tradespeople that have passed our quality control
- All of the contractors listed are tried and trusted professionals in their field passing on their recommendations and expertise to make sure the job is completed to a high standard from start to finish.
- The contractors are experts using their knowledge and constructive ideas to help you choose a retaining wall suited to your property.
- All tradespeople are licensed and ready to start work in your local area.
Areas Serviced on the Sunshine Coast
- Caloundra Area
- Kawana Waters Area
- Maroochydore Area
- Buderim Area
- Coolum Area
- Nambour Area
- Shire of Noosa
Why Choose Us for Retaining Walls on the Sunshine Coast
Highly Experienced
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Licensed Contractors
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Registered Contractors
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Sunshine Coast Retaining Wall FAQ
A retaining wall is a structure erected to support an excavated or filled embankment that requires stabilisation and to prevent erosion of soils, clay or sand.
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.
You can build a Retaining Wall on the Sunshine Coast without approval from Council if you meet the following requirements;
- wall is up to 1 metre in height
- 1.5 metres from a building or another retaining wall
- no surcharge loading over the influence zone.
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
Our Selected Tradies are ready to Construct your Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast
Retaining Wall HQ offer a wide selection of Retaining Walls in Sunshine Coast as outlined above.
Our preferred contractors have been selected as they provide the necessary skillset and experience to ensure your retaining wall is completed to the high level expected.
You can have confidence that they are fully licenced to carry out the required work to a high standard and registered to do business in their state.