Before you build a retaining wall on your property, ensure that your project complies with the local council regulations. Your project may not require any permit if it meets the following conditions:

1. There is no surcharge loading over the zone of influence for the wall. Surcharge load refers to the vertical pressure that is exerted on an area, and the zone of influence is the area that is easily affected by loads. 
2. The height of the wall does not exceed 1m in height from the ground.
3. The wall is at least 1.5m away from the building or other retaining wall. 

If you plan to build a higher retaining wall, or your landscape does not meet the criteria above, you must apply for project approval from the council. The application must contain drawings from a certified architect or engineer before it is approved.Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast can help you get approval from council. Call us today!

The cost of building a retaining wall varies from one property to another due to different factors. Coming up with a budget may be challenging since no two properties are the same and are experiencing the same conditions. Retaining Wall Sunshine Coast can design and build a strong and stable retaining wall that suits your budget. 

Here are some of the factors to consider when trying to come up with a budget for the project:

• Type of material used – in general, wood is one of the cheapest materials in constructing retaining walls. The costs of materials will change as you start considering other alternatives. Usually, the expensive materials are of high quality and are durable. Once your retaining wall is constructed, they will be very low maintenance costs. 
• The nature of the Project site – some project sites have hard foundations that may require special machinery and tools for doing the work. Others may be in areas with limited access, which makes it impossible for vehicles and machinery to reach the project site. That means more labour is required at the project site, increasing the costs of the project.
• Weather conditions – if a retaining wall is constructed in areas with extreme weather conditions, there will be a need for reinforcement among other retaining wall engineering techniques to achieve the desired strength. Reinforcing it will increase the cost of building such a wall. 
• The size of the wall – if you are constructing a very small retaining wall that does not get higher than a metre, it is cheaper compared to higher ones.

Our retaining wall specialists can construct any type of retaining wall suitable for your landscape. From using concrete retaining wall engineering techniques to building rock retaining walls Sunshine Coast suburbs require, we let our work blend with your outdoor aesthetics in creating a serene environment. We have worked in areas such as Buddina, Meridan Plains, Marcoola, Eumundi and many more! 

Call us today to discuss your project goals and see how we can work your budget.

If you’re to build a retaining wall on a piece of land, an engineer may help you with ideas for creating unique designs that are safe for your landscape and to nearby properties.

For walls that are higher than 1m or closer than 1.5m to the wall, a certified engineer or architect drawings are required for the project to be approved by the local council. 

Our experienced team of retaining wall builders can simplify the work for you. Retaining Walls Sunshine Coast can handle everything from the design phase until the retaining wall is completed. We have served in the Sunshine Coast area for a long time and we are familiar with the type of weather, soils, and slopes found in the area. We have happy clients in suburbs like Castaways Beach, Alexandra Headland, Woombye and Coolum Beach.Your property is simply an extension of our expertise.

Call us today to discuss your project!