Hawkes Bay

Looks matter as much as strength for many of our clients, so we build feature walls in natural stone, boulder and rendered block as well as the practical workhorses. Concrete sleeper and timber remain popular for larger structural runs. Every wall is matched to the site, the soil and the look you are after.

Skipping approval on a wall that needed it can come back to bite you when you sell the property or make an insurance claim. Requirements hinge on height, position relative to boundaries and easements, and rules that differ from one council and state to the next. We confirm what applies to your block and lodge everything that is needed.

There is a reason we never price a wall sight unseen, and it is that ground conditions, access and drainage needs vary so much from one property to the next. Along with height, length and materials, those factors decide the real scope of the job. A free site inspection comes first and a written no-obligation quote follows.

From the first shovel in the ground to the finished wall, most home projects span a few days to about a week. Excavation, footings, drainage and the wall construction each have their place in the sequence. We map that sequence out for you so you can see how the week will run.

Insurance of your time and money starts with a proper diagnosis. Spending on repairs only makes sense when the wall is structurally capable of being saved, so we check the lean, the cracking, the footing and the drainage before recommending anything. Minor movement often justifies repair, but genuine structural failure means replacement is the wiser spend.

Professional standards underpin everything we build, starting with our builder licensing and comprehensive insurance. Retaining walls over a certain height or carrying significant loads get independent engineer certification as well. We are happy to show you our credentials before any work begins.

Plenty of our clients are spread across nearby areas, not just the immediate local area. We cover all the surrounding suburbs and regularly work throughout the wider region. A quick call or enquiry is all it takes to confirm we can reach your address.

The first visit is all about understanding your site, so we measure up, look at levels, access and ground conditions, and discuss materials. A detailed written quote follows, engineering and approvals are sorted where needed, and the build then runs from excavation and footings through to wall construction, drainage, backfill and a clean finish.

Pressure from waterlogged soil is what brings most retaining walls down. The wall might look solid for years while trapped water quietly increases the force pressing on it after every wet spell. An ag pipe behind the base and gravel backfill give that water a clear path out, which is why we never build a wall without them.

Picking up the phone when a past client calls is something we pride ourselves on. The workmanship guarantee covers every wall we build, engineered walls carry certification, and we return to fix any genuine issue.