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Retaining Walls by Backyard Roo in Perth

Services · Gosnells & Perth

Retaining Walls in Perth

Turn a sloping or uneven yard into level, usable space. We build limestone, modular block and sleeper retaining walls with proper footings, drainage and backfill.

What’s included

  • Reconstituted limestone block walls
  • Modular interlocking block walls
  • Concrete or timber sleeper walls with steel posts
  • Garden bed and lawn terracing
  • Ag-pipe drainage and free-draining backfill
  • Removal of old or failing walls

Every job is quoted on site with a fixed written price.

Retaining Walls

Why it matters in Perth

Water pressure behind a wall is what pushes it over. Every wall we build has drainage behind it and compacted, free-draining backfill — the parts you never see but that decide how long the wall lasts.

Taller walls, walls near boundaries or walls holding up structures can need engineering and council approval. We will tell you at the site visit if your wall is likely to, and work with an engineer where it is required.

How the job runs

Assess the site

We check heights, soil, boundaries, access and where the water will go.

Plan & approvals

Choose materials and finish; we flag anything that needs engineering or council approval.

Build

Footings, first course laid level, drainage and backfill compacted as the wall goes up.

Finish

Capping, levelling the new terrace and cleaning up, ready for lawn, paving or planting.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best retaining wall for Perth?

Limestone blocks suit most Perth gardens and look natural. Sleeper walls are cost-effective for lower walls. Modular blocks are good for curves. We will recommend one based on height, load and look.

Do I need council approval?

Often for walls over about 500mm, on boundaries, or supporting buildings or driveways. Rules vary by council — we will flag it at the site visit.

Why did my old wall lean over?

Usually no drainage behind it, poor footings or the wrong backfill. We fix the cause, not just the face.

Can you build on a boundary with a fence on top?

Yes, with the right design — fence posts add load, so this is planned in from the start.

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Pick a time on our live calendar and we’ll come out, measure up and give you a fixed written quote — usually within 24 hours.