Retaining walls
Retaining Walls
A retaining wall has to do more than look tidy. It needs to respond to the ground, manage level changes and work with nearby fences, boundaries and outdoor areas. Schmick Fencing constructs timber and concrete retaining walls up to three sleepers high across the Redcliffe Peninsula and surrounds, Moreton Bay and Brisbane's outer northern suburbs.
Wall systems
Retaining solutions that work with fences and levels.
Garden sleeper wall
A timber sleeper wall set beside artificial turf and garden edging.
Side path retaining
A narrow side access wall planned around path and garden levels.
Sleeper retaining wall
A timber sleeper retaining run with garden and access context.
Three-sleeper concrete wall
A concrete sleeper wall used to create a tidy lawn level.
Site first
Site-ready retaining
Our retaining-wall service covers timber and concrete walls up to three sleepers high. The right system still depends on its purpose, loading, ground conditions, drainage, available space and the finish you want around the property.
We begin by understanding what the wall needs to achieve: supporting a fence line, creating a level garden, replacing an older wall or managing a change between neighbouring properties.
Timber
Timber walls
Timber can provide a natural, straightforward finish that works well with timber fencing and established landscapes.
Its suitability depends on the wall design, expected loading, ground contact, drainage and selected materials.
Concrete
Concrete sleepers
Concrete sleepers offer a solid, consistent retaining solution and are available in finishes that can suit modern fencing and landscaping.
Concrete can be useful where durability, a defined profile and coordination with steel or Colourbond fencing are priorities.
Wall plus fence
Fence and wall junctions
Many local projects involve a fence positioned beside or above a retaining wall. These elements should be planned together because the fence can affect loading, footing locations, clearances and approval requirements.
Our fencing and retaining experience helps us consider the complete line: wall, posts, fence panels, gate transitions and changes in level.
Approvals
Drainage and approvals
Water and soil pressure are central to retaining wall performance. Even a wall within our three-sleeper service limit may require assessment because of loading, pool barriers, nearby structures or the combined fence and wall height.
Approval and engineering requirements vary by property, so the owner should confirm the applicable requirements before work begins.
Frequently asked questions
Questions customers ask before booking fencing work.
What retaining wall materials do you work with?
We construct timber and concrete retaining walls up to three sleepers high.
How high a retaining wall will you quote?
Our current retaining-wall service is limited to walls up to three sleepers high.
Can you build a fence above a retaining wall?
In some projects, a fence can be incorporated above or beside a retaining wall. It needs to be designed as part of the overall system.
Does my retaining wall need engineering or approval?
It may. Requirements vary with loading, boundaries, nearby structures, pool barriers and the combined fence and wall height.
What causes retaining wall problems?
Common contributors can include unsuitable design, poor drainage, unexpected loading, ground movement and deterioration of materials.
What should I include in a quote request?
Provide the property location, approximate length and retained height, photos, access and drainage information, nearby structures and any planned fence above the wall.
Can the wall, footings or drainage cross the boundary?
City of Moreton Bay states that a retaining wall, its footings, sub-drainage and sump drainage must remain within the property boundary.
Start an enquiry
Need fencing, a low retaining wall or a gate?
Tell us about the project and we will contact you to arrange a site inspection before quoting. New-build quotes may be marked STI — Subject to inspection.