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Cairns & FNQ
Retaining Walls
Concrete sleeper, treated pine and block retaining walls that hold your slope, stop wash-outs and give you more flat, usable yard.
- QBCC licensed
- Master Builders member
- Qualified carpenters
- 2-year workmanship warranty
- Tight-access machinery
What we build
Retaining Walls options
Concrete sleeper walls
Galvanised steel posts with concrete sleepers. Long life and low maintenance, in plain grey or coloured finishes.
Treated pine walls
Round posts and pine sleepers for a natural timber look at a lower upfront cost.
Block walls
Segmental block walls for front yards and garden terraces, with a clean finished face.
Tiered walls
Two or more stepped walls that turn a steep block into usable levels.
Fence on wall
We build the fence on top of the wall in the same job, so posts and heights line up. See the combinations below.
Wall + fence
Retaining and fencing together
Combine the boundary fence and retaining wall for a clean, coordinated finish across changing levels.
Plain concrete + Colorbond
A light concrete sleeper base with Colorbond fencing. Clean and practical.
Charcoal concrete + Colorbond
A darker sleeper finish for a strong, contemporary base.
Timber retaining + Colorbond
Solid Colorbond privacy above a natural timber wall.
Timber retaining + timber fence
A fully timber boundary with a warm, consistent finish.
Lapped timber + top cap
Expressed posts, lapped palings and a clean top cap over concrete sleepers.
Plain concrete + timber fence
A practical, long-lasting boundary with timber texture.
Woodgrain concrete + aluminium slats
A modern finish with adjustable slat spacing.
Composite sleepers + Colorbond
A coordinated, low-maintenance option under solid Colorbond.
Recent jobs
Retaining Walls we've built
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need approval for a retaining wall?
In Queensland, walls over 1 metre, or walls close to a building or carrying extra load, generally need engineering and approval. We check this at the site measure and tell you before you get a final quote.
Which retaining wall is best for my yard?
Concrete sleeper walls suit most Cairns yards for long life and low maintenance. Treated pine has a lower upfront cost and a natural look. Block walls suit front yards and garden terraces. We recommend an option after seeing the site.
Can you build a fence on top of the wall?
Yes. We often build the retaining wall and boundary fence in one job, so posts, heights and levels line up.
Do your walls include drainage?
Yes. Every wall we build includes drainage behind it, such as ag pipe, gravel backfill and outlets, so water doesn't build up and push the wall over.
★★★★★ Google review
For our new home build we needed two retaining walls put in… Very impressed with their professionalism, honesty, quote transparency and keeping to timelines. The walls look fantastic!
How it works
From first chat to handover
Initial consult
We talk through what you need and shape a design that suits your lifestyle and budget.
Site measure
We measure and review the property, find the natural fall, assess drainage and advise on the best materials and use of space.
Design & concept
A visual plan and written proposal so everyone is clear on what's being built and what it costs.
Construction
Our team handles every part of the project from start to finish, to our standard of quality and finish.
Completion & handover
We show you how to look after your new space, check in after completion and stand by our 2-year warranty.
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