Napier

Drainage and soil pressure shape every wall we design, which is why our structural walls are engineered to suit the ground they sit in. Materials we work with include concrete sleeper, link block, timber, stone and boulder. From garden terraces to full retaining systems, we cover the lot.

Engineering sign-off and council approval go hand in hand for larger walls. Once a wall is tall enough or positioned where failure would affect a neighbour, a driveway or a structure, the local rules usually require both. We assess your project honestly and arrange the certification it needs.

No two backyards present the same job, so we never price from a photo or a phone description alone. Wall height and length, material choice, machinery access, soil conditions, excavation and drainage all need to be seen to be costed properly. The site inspection is free and the written quote comes with no obligation.

A straightforward garden wall can often be completed within a few days, while taller or longer walls may run to about a week. Projects that need engineering sign-off or permits have a longer lead-in before construction starts. We always provide a clear timeframe up front and keep you informed throughout.

Our inspection looks at how far the wall has moved, whether the footing is intact, how the drainage is performing and what load sits behind it. Minor lean caused by water pressure can often be fixed with new drainage, load relief or reinforcement, while a wall that has structurally failed needs rebuilding. We tell you honestly which camp yours falls in.

You can engage us with complete confidence because our builders are fully licensed and our insurance is always current. Structural walls are designed and signed off by a structural engineer, and everything we construct meets Australian standards. We supply the documentation you need to keep on file.

Checking whether we cover your address takes less than a minute. Our standard service area is the local area and all the surrounding suburbs, with regular work across the wider region too. Call us or send through an enquiry and we will confirm straight away.

Expect a site visit before anything else, where we measure the wall location and assess soil, levels, access and how water will need to be managed. We then provide a written quote, and on approval we arrange whatever engineering or council approvals apply. Building runs from excavation and footings through to the wall, its drainage and the backfill, after which we tidy up completely and you will have been kept informed all along.

The job of a retaining wall is to hold back soil, but waterlogged soil behaves more like a liquid pressing against the structure. That extra pressure is the leading cause of leaning and collapse. We design drainage for every wall we build, typically an ag pipe at the base with gravel backfill and weep holes where appropriate, so the water never gets trapped.

Walls built properly from the ground up rarely give their owners a reason to call, and that is the outcome we aim for. Even so, our workmanship guarantee stands behind every project, engineered walls are certified, and we return if anything goes wrong.