Palmerston North

Terracing a sloping yard into usable flat areas is one of the most common reasons people call us. For that work we build timber, concrete sleeper, link block and stone walls, stepping the levels to suit the land. Larger or load-bearing terraces get engineered designs where conditions call for it.

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.

Upfront written pricing is part of how we operate, so nothing is left vague or open ended once you approve the quote. The cost reflects the wall’s height and length, the materials, access, soil, excavation, drainage and any engineering or council approvals. Both the site visit and the quote are free with no obligation.

Smaller garden retaining walls are often wrapped up in just a few days. Structural walls, terraced designs and anything requiring engineer certification take longer, sometimes a couple of weeks for larger projects. Whatever the scope, you get a firm timeframe with your quote and regular updates while we build.

Water pressure behind the wall is often the real villain here. If we can relieve that pressure with proper drainage before the structure itself gives way, a repair may be all that is needed, though a wall that has already rotated or cracked through usually needs to be rebuilt. We will tell you honestly which situation you are in.

Insurance cover and proper licensing are in place on every retaining wall project we take on, large or small. Where a wall needs engineering, we have the design certified before construction starts and again at completion. All of it is documented so you have a clear record of a compliant build.

Understanding regional soil profiles, slopes and water movement is something you only get from years of building in one part of the world. That local knowledge is exactly why we keep our service area focused on the local area and surrounding suburbs. Confirming your address takes one quick message.

Council requirements never become your problem to untangle, because we identify whether approvals or engineering apply during the site visit and manage them after you accept the written quote. With paperwork settled, the crew excavates, forms the footings, builds the wall, installs drainage, backfills and leaves the area tidy.

Out of sight does not mean unimportant, and nowhere is that truer than the drainage behind a retaining wall. Without it, rainwater builds up in the backfill and the saturated soil drives the wall forward until it leans or fails. We install ag pipe, gravel and weep holes on every single wall for exactly that reason.

A properly built wall should give you no trouble, and our guarantee makes sure of it. Workmanship is covered on every job, with engineer certification adding assurance on structural builds. We make it right if anything does not look the way it should after completion.