FAQ’s

Each state has different rules and regulations when it comes to retaining walls and engineering. However, all states do require a structural engineer to sign off on professionally built retaining walls that are constructed over a certain height. When it comes to retaining walls, it’s definitely best to leave it to the professionals to ensure your walls are built to be structurally sound and to stand the test of time. We are licensed and insured and know all the state regulations for retaining walls inside out. Our Retaining Walls team will liaise with an engineer on your behalf to ensure your new retaining walls are constructed to Australian standards and designed to comply with state building regulations.

Retaining walls are priced based on many different variables, including access to your site, the height and width of your walls, the amount of earthworks / excavation required before your wall can be built, and the material from which your walls are made. We offer no-obligation quotes to ensure you can budget for your new wall and to discuss your options – contact today to get started.

There are certain materials that are more suited to retaining wall construction in terms of durability and cost effectiveness. Common materials for retaining wall construction include concrete sleepers, timber sleepers or masonry blocks. It is possible to design a retaining wall to be clad in a different material if you have a particular stone in mind, providing it is a material that can withstand the elements. If in doubt, book in for a free quote! Paul will be more than happy to discuss your options and to design a retaining wall that suits your property and your budget. We can also suggest a material that will suit if you don’t know where to start. After all, we’ve got years of experience building the best retaining walls in Adelaide, and we know what works!

There are certain materials that are more suited to retaining wall construction in terms of durability and cost effectiveness. Common materials for retaining wall construction include concrete sleepers, timber sleepers or masonry blocks. It is possible to design a retaining wall to be clad in a different material if you have a particular stone in mind, providing it is a material that can withstand the elements. If in doubt, book in for a free quote! Paul will be more than happy to discuss your options and to design a retaining wall that suits your property and your budget. We can also suggest a material that will suit if you don’t know where to start. After all, we’ve got years of experience building the best retaining walls in Adelaide, and we know what works!

Retaining Walls Perth precast concrete panel and post retaining walls are 100% compliant with all the current and relevant Australian Standards – and these include:
- AS1170.0:2002 – Structural design actions Part 0: General principles;
- AS1170.1:2002 – Structural design actions Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions;
- AS1170.2:2011 – Structural design actions Part 2: Wind actions; AS3600:2009 – Concrete Structures
- AS4678:2002 – Earth retaining structures.

Changes made include:
- The use of additional steel within the posts as well as the use of ligatures holding the reinforcing bars together
- longer posts for different wall heights with consequently longer post footings, and
- an adjustment in post hole diameters, especially for the longer posts
- No changes were required to what are already extremely strong panels.

No – but a fence can be placed directly behind a Retaining Walls Perth, and the distance required between the rear of the wall and a fence will vary depending on the type of fence being used, typically 100mm.
This includes a Colorbond fence.

The Retaining Walls Perth system has been designed specifically as a retaining wall system. It is an engineered product capable of withstanding the various forces imposed on it by the earth that is being retained.
While it is true that some of our customers have in the past used Retaining Walls Perth as a fence rather than a retaining wall, it is important to recognise that the system has not been designed to be a fence. For instance, the textured finish is on one side of the panel only – the rear of the panel is the side that should be holding back the earth.

Please contact Structerre Consulting Engineers, Contact Details below:
Phone : 0431703770
Email id: Quote@stagfencing.com.au

Under normal circumstances we are generally able to start a new job within 2 weeks.

We are happy to provide a site inspection, measure and quotation (no obligation) for anywhere in the Greater Perth Metropolitan area. Simply contact us on 0431703770

Simply contact us on 0431703770

Retaining Walls Perth come in 2 colours – Grey and Cream . They are also available in 4 patterns – plain, limestone, block and slate.

Retaining Walls are used to retain heights up to 1.5m. You can use them for:
- Retaining where space is limited
- Retaining between blocks having differing levels
- Terracing steep slopes
- Attractive garden edging and the creation of flowerbeds
- Replacing termite-infested sleepers

Yes. You can install a retaining wall yourself, or we can arrange installation for you.

Retaining Walls are manufactured to the strictest Australian Standards. They are 100% compliant with all the current and relevant standards relating to earth retaining structures. This includes the strength required to hold up earth; fences (including colorbond) when gale force winds are applied to the fence; as well as light vehicle surcharges (ie driveways) and other imposed loadings.