Retaining Walls Burleigh Heads
In Queensland, retaining walls over one metre high, or near a building, generally need building approval and engineering.
- QBCC Licensed
- Fully Insured
- Fixed-Price Quotes
- Gold Coast Based
Tell us what you need and we will visit, measure up and send a fixed written price.
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When a wall needs approval
A wall up to one metre, at least 1.5 metres from a building and with no extra load above it, is often exempt. Above that, or with a driveway or building nearby, an engineer designs it and a certifier approves it.
We arrange engineering and approval when it is needed.
Approval checklist
Height
Over one metre usually needs approval.
Distance to buildings
Within 1.5 metres changes the rules.
Surcharge
Driveways, pools or buildings above the wall.
Why choose Orange Projects
Itemised written pricing after a site inspection, covering excavation, materials, drainage and spoil removal.
We assess height, load and position on site and tell you what your wall is likely to need, without blanket promises.
Walls, steps, paving, fencing, decks and landscaping sequenced together instead of across several contractors.
Licence No. 15620733 and fully insured. Structural outdoor work is carried out under licence.
Our process
- 01
Site inspection
We look at the slope, soil, existing wall condition, access for machinery, boundaries and what sits above and below the wall.
- 02
Design and material choice
Timber, concrete sleeper or block, wall height and line, drainage and any steps or garden beds that go with it.
- 03
Fixed-price quote
An itemised written quote, including engineering and certification where the wall requires it.
- 04
Excavation and footings
Machinery access, cut and spoil removal, post holes or base preparation and concrete footings.
- 05
Build and backfill
Wall construction, ag drainage, gravel backfill, compaction and capping.
- 06
Finish and handover
Topsoil, clean-up and a walkthrough, with any engineering or certification paperwork handed over.
Areas we cover around Burleigh Heads
Frequently asked questions
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Check your wall in Burleigh Heads
We will tell you what approval is needed and quote. QBCC Licence No. 15620733.
Managing rentals or a commercial portfolio? See our real estate and rental maintenance service.