Brisbane Retaining Walls: Built to Last

A retaining wall is a near-vertical structure that is used to hold back soil in a location where it would otherwise slope naturally down. The resulting landscape creates flat ground surfaces at two or more levels, creating more “usable” land for backyards, gardens, pathways, driveways, roads, and more. Each retaining wall is carefully engineered to ensure it is strong enough to contain the soil, with a sturdy base, strong construction materials, and drainage that stops water pressure from building up behind the wall.

You can choose from a concrete sleeper, hardwood sleeper, or treated pine sleeper retaining wall. The best material for your job will depend on your budget and required durability of the retaining wall. Treated pine is the lowest cost material but least durable, concrete sleepers are a higher cost option but extremely durable, and hardwood sleepers fall somewhere in the middle.

The expected life of a concrete sleeper retaining wall is 50-100 years, while a hardwood sleeper wall and treated pine wall each tend to last around 30 and 20 years, respectively.

Absolutely! We love a good challenge, whether you need hundreds of metres covered, or an extra-high retaining wall installed. No job is too big for us — you can count on our capable team to get it done.

Yes! We love custom requests and can collaborate with you to design a retaining wall that fits your vision and suits your space.

Headquartered in Burpengary, our retaining wall installers are within easy reach of Moreton Bay and North Brisbane suburbs, including Narangba, Caboolture, Morayfield, Kallangur, North Lakes, and surrounds.

Yes. If you’re looking to install the retaining wall yourself and just need the materials supplied, we’re happy to help. Reach out to the team and we can get back to you with pricing.

After 8+ years in business (and 15+ years’ experience), we’re well established and have built up the skills, resources, and expertise to take on even the biggest projects. And unlike many other retaining wall builders, we’ve been around for long enough to see our creations stand the test of time! We don’t compromise on our service, workmanship, or choice of products. So if you’re looking for an exceptional result, choose the team that’s a cut above the rest. Learn more about what makes us different.

In the Moreton Bay Regional Council (where we’re based, along with most of our projects and customers), there are several relevant laws to keep in mind for retaining walls. For example, building approval is required if a retaining wall is higher than 1 m or closer than 1.5 m to a building or another retaining wall, or if it has a surcharge (e.g. large rainwater tank) on its high side. If a fence is connected to the wall that makes the height >2 m above natural ground level, it is also an assessable development. The council also has some guidance on who is responsible for retaining walls that are on a shared boundary. When you work with Hammer & Shine, we’ll help guide you through any council regulations and approvals.

Since we custom quote every project, it’s hard to say — it will depend on the materials, access, length, and height of the retaining wall. Reach out for a free quote and we’ll get back to you with pricing info and options. The good news is that our focus on quality products (Australian-made wherever possible) and quality workmanship means that you know you’ll get what you pay for — a retaining wall that looks great and lasts.

We respond to all quote requests in 48 hours or less. But if you need help urgently, you can also contact us via mobile or or send us an email.