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Recent Retaining Walls reviews in Canberra
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Replacement of retaining wall
$500
Brilliant communication, flexible, understanding, and very good to work with. Thank you!
Levelling and retaining wall built
$400
Good to deal with. Very responsive.
Brick letterbox and small retaining wall quote
$20
Peter arrived on time and has done a wonderful job of relaying pavers. His work was seamless with the previous paving and all level. He was able to assess other areas of our yard that need work and provide advice and suggestions. I am very happy with Peter’s work. Peter is friendly and personable, I highly recommend him.
Pavers relaid around a replaced retaining wall
$500
Peter is super friendly, communicates well, works hard and does great work. Thoroughly recommend him for work in the garden.
10x2m section, remove ivy and stumps, add retaining wall, replant
$1,500
Peter was courteous and communicated to ensure I knew when he was coming. He did a good job, redoing a part that needed adjustment. He left things tidy and checked with me before leaving.
Replacement of retaining edging
$240
low
$175
median
$410
high
$775
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What do retaining walls services include?
Retaining walls services include all the necessary tasks to build a sturdy and attractive retaining wall in your outdoor space to prevent erosion. Your hired retaining wall contractors can assess the site, help you design the retaining wall if you don’t have a design ready, then build the wall.Â
Assessing the site
The first step in retaining wall construction is taking site measurements. Your Tasker can consider distinct site features, like if the wall will be placed on a slope and if the site gets a lot of rain or snowmelt. The retaining wall builders can also recommend the appropriate design and materials to suit the site’s measurements and features.Â
Designing the walls
If you don’t have a design already, a local retaining wall contractor can help you make one. Some local landscape retaining wall contractors can provide you with not just any retaining wall design, but one that conforms with established zoning laws and safety and industry standards. The design can also have the aesthetic elements you want and be sturdy enough to prevent soil erosion in your property. Yes, you can have all this while keeping within your budget! When you post a task, specify your budget and get offers from retaining wall contractors near you.Â
Getting permits
The next step is to get permits for the design and build. Your Tasker can obtain the required permits from the relevant authorities like your Homeowner’s Association, City Planning Department, or other federal jurisdiction. Note that some Taskers may charge extra for getting these permits. Even as construction and zoning laws vary from state to state, don’t worry; Local retaining wall installers know how and where to get the appropriate permits.Â
Preparing for the build
Your Tasker can get the materials and prepare the appropriate tools. Whichever type of retaining wall you want to be built—brick, concrete, concrete bag, wood, or natural stone—your Tasker can get the right materials! Your Tasker can also make sure the materials and tools are of the right specification, quality, and amount. Then, they can turn over any leftover materials after the build.
Building the retaining walls
Your hired Taskers can do the retaining wall installation or construction once they’re ready with the design, permits, and materials. They can build your retaining wall as per the drafted design, so there are no surprises. The result could be an aesthetically pleasing yet functional wall that can protect your property from soil erosion. The Tasker can execute the design, whether it’s a retaining wall made of wood, concrete, hollow blocks, cement bags, or boulders. They’ll use the appropriate tools, procured materials, safety equipment, and techniques.Â
Finishing touches
Your Tasker can apply any finishing touches or embellishments on the retaining wall design as required. This can include installing capstones on stone walls, creating gradual step-downs or turning-in sections, backfilling, or installing greenery and other embellishments. Don’t forget that you can also have other features like privacy screens or outdoor blinds installed.
Recent Retaining Walls tasks in Canberra
Retaining Wall ASAP!!!
$500
Whitlam ACT, Australia
7th Nov 2024
Need someone to finish the last bit of the retaining wall ASAP
Bend metal retaining wall support post
$75
MacGregor ACT 2615, Australia
29th Oct 2024
I need someone to bend a metal support post on a retaining wall so I can replace a damaged concrete sleeper. I have already tried Propane and TF Ultragas, but have not been able to get the metal hot enough to bend the support back to its original shape
Aaron went above and beyond. Did a great job. Highly recommend
Dincel Retaining wall
$9,999
Farrer ACT, Australia
28th Oct 2024
Dincel retaining wall about 50 LM and 2.5m high
Block retaining wall
$300
Bonython ACT 2905, Australia
23rd Oct 2024
Build a retaining wall according to the plan and drainage. I'll supply all the material. You let me know what you need.
Removal of two small trees in retaining wall.
$200
Turner ACT, Australia
24th Sep 2024
Removal of two small tree in retaining wall in small townhouse complex. Looks like a straightforward job. Largest tree about 15 - 20 cim at base.
Retaining wall
$9,999
Farrer ACT, Australia
7th Sep 2024
Please find the retaining wall dimensions as I need to build retaining wall
Paint wooden fence 48mx1.8 and wooden retaining wall 42m x 750.
$10
Bonner ACT, Australia
31st Aug 2024
Paint wooden fence and retaining wall I will supply paint.
Retaining Walls and fencing options discussed, supplied and installed
$10
Tralee NSW, Australia
22nd Aug 2024
Hi, We are looking to get retaining walls done in our corner block in Tralee, NSW. Plus fencing done. Currently thinking of concrete sleepers retaining walls and colorbond fencing (2 sides) and brick pier courtyard wall with horizontal aluminium slats fencing for some other sections around the block. Keen to get some quotes done for the work, along with alternate options discussed and quoted accordingly. Thanks
Fix colour bond fence post mounted in cinderblock retaining wall
$200
Bruce ACT 2617, Australia
22nd Aug 2024
Our builders erected a colour bond fence on top of a cinderblock retaining wall. The bolts have ripped out of the retaining wall due to winds against the fence and the mortar cracking. Need the bolts replaced plus a way to secure in the mortar of the cinderblock to hold the post mount.
Efficient and fast. Fixed the issue with no problems
Build a retaining wall in front yard
$4,000
Gordon ACT, Australia
25th Jun 2024
In need of a retaining wall constructed out the front of my house. The block slopes right to left of the picture. The fall is about 1.8m on the left and 400mm on the right. I am looking to run it 2.3m out from the existing wall and 10.8m from right to left. Will use plain grey concrete sleepers. I have allocated an ‘estimate’ budget for labour and materials. Come and quote then let’s talk.
Rebuild low retaining walll and build fence/gate
$1,700
MacGregor ACT, Australia
23rd Jun 2024
I need to replace a 6m wide, 0.4m high retaining wall and build a fence on top to keep a deg secure. At the end of the retaining wall/fence, I need a gate between the fence and house. I’m not too concerned what material the fence is built from as it will be painted.
Small brick retaining wall
$600
Fyshwick ACT, Australia
20th Jun 2024
I need a small brick retaining wall built. 30cm above current concrete height. Must butt up to existing building, follow exisiting concrete path & be water tight. Wall is approximately 4m long
Complete retaining wall
$250
Whitlam ACT, Australia
1st Jun 2024
We need someone to complete our stone retaining wall. Wee Jasper stone will also need to be supplied. The remaining work is approx. 750mm in length, 760mm height and 300m depth.
Did an excellent job completing our retaining wall. Very responsive to our requested timeframes and provided clear communication throughout.
Installing pool fence over the retaining wall.
$500
Amaroo ACT, Australia
28th May 2024
Need to install pool fence over the retaining wall. Please see the picture attached for dimensions and details. Happy to organise inspection. Need to be done in next 2-3 weeks.
Retaining wall
$18
Denman Prospect ACT, Australia
1st Apr 2024
Retaining wall in Denman Prospect
Structural design and drawings for a retaining wall
$5
Weetangera ACT, Australia
25th Mar 2024
At the planning stages of building a retaining wall at the back and side of a new build. Seeking for quotations from structural engineers who could help with design of the reaining wall and provide drawings required for the council approval.
Retaining wall
$2,000
Narrabundah ACT, Australia
18th Mar 2024
Can I please have a quote for a stone retaining wall (see attached photo as an example) 90-100 cm high going down to 0 cm over a distance of around 20 m. This is for a house currently under construction. As a result of levelling of the ground, I need a retaining wall along one boundary of the plot. The work will be done sometime between now and 2 months (Note:the budget below is just a number and is not intended to be real).
Retaining wall
$1,800
Conder ACT 2906, Australia
10th Mar 2024
To build small retaining wall using concrete sleepers
Concrete retaining walls.
$600
Denman Prospect ACT, Australia
21st Feb 2024
Concrete retaining wall needed in the front and side of our house.
Build a small retaining wall
$800
Whitlam ACT, Australia
20th Feb 2024
I need to build a small retaining wall at the front of the house.