The 5 best retaining wall contractors on the Gold Coast for solid protection
A retaining wall is an artificial wall that keeps soil or other land mass away from areas such as walkways, roads, and structures.
Retaining walls make land usable for civil purposes like vehicle transport, but also make residential spaces look more organised and developed. In other words, these walls have both functional and aesthetic value.
Putting up one of these walls requires specialised knowledge and a lot of work; you’d best leave it to the professionals. To get the job done, trust the best retaining wall contractors on the Gold Coast.
How much does a retaining wall contractor cost on the Gold Coast?
A retaining wall contractor on the Gold Coast will charge $350 to $850 per square metre of wall. Different raw materials (such as different types of stone or concrete) will affect the price. Most contractors will charge a custom fee for their work.
1. Australian Retaining Walls
Address: Unit 2/337 Worongary Rd, Worongary QLD 4213
Phone: 0414 321 307
Business hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Australian Retaining Walls focuses on building walls that both look great and work perfectly. Early in its history, the team inspected improperly-built retaining walls all across the Gold Coast, and took note of what to avoid and how to build better walls.
The business creates many types of concrete retaining walls: sleeper, flush face, diamond block types, and more. They can also build log and rock retaining walls, depending on the aesthetic you want. You can also get a free measurement and quote from them anytime — just call and ask.
The company is upfront about its pricing; the price information page is one of the most detailed we’ve ever seen. You’ll be paying from $350 to $850 per square metre of wall, depending on the material type and design, among other factors.
Australian Retaining Walls has nearly a hundred 5-star reviews online; users appreciate the business’ prompt communication, reliable time management, and strong quality of work. They’re closed on weekends, unfortunately, and have limited business hours on Fridays.
Very happy with the result
“I would happily recommend Darren and his team to anyone requiring retaining walls. They are prompt and clear with their communication and finished works within the quoted timeframe. Our works required were on a difficult site for most but Darren and his team made it seem easy and got the job done.”
- Erin Braune, Google review
They did an awesome job
“We just had Australian Retaining Walls put in some retaining walls for us and they did an awesome job. The whole process was super easy — they showed up when they said they would, kept everything tidy, and were really easy to talk to. The walls look great and feel really solid and well-built. A couple of our neighbours have already said how good they look!”
- Jordie Lemkau, Google review
2. Statham Group
Address: 37 Township Dr, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Phone: 0435 932 221
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Statham Group is an organisation of retaining wall specialists who create custom products. They are located within the Gold Coast, but perform their work in Brisbane and other areas as well.
The business’ core speciality is bespoke retaining walls and related solutions, built from your choice of materials. You can choose from timber, sandstone, or concrete. The team will build the wall exactly the way you need it, and they offer a multi-decade warranty to back up their craftsmanship.
Besides retaining walls, Statham Group also deals in augering and piling, two processes vital for creating good structural foundations. From this, they can create not just walls, but also utility poles, fencing, and other structures.
Customers we interviewed loved Statham Group’s great customer support, work ethic, and speed of completion. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find any listed pricing on the business website, so you’ll need to call to ask about this.
This company was exceptional
“They did such an amazing job on my yard and my fence is absolutely brilliant. They were professional, cost effective and both Shane and Harry were an absolute pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend if you need a fence or retaining wall.”
- Kristy Thomas, Google review
The end result was great
“Shane and Harry moved mountains to get the job done for us, even though they were already super busy. We are forever grateful to them and because of their service, we’re using them again for another big job on the property. The end result was great, but the customer service and communication even better.”
- Gabriel Angelo, Google review
3. Retaincon
Address: PO Box 16, Tugun QLD 4224
Phone: 1300 880 651
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Retaincon is a retaining wall supplier based near Brisbane, but serving the Gold Coast, Byron Bay, and other regions. The business has been active in the industry for over 10 years, and claims more than 5,000 successfully completed projects.
Retaincon creates walls for both residential and civil customers. They can design walls that hold back anything from a few feet of garden soil, to large-scale infrastructure that holds back land and water in transportation areas.
In both cases, the engineering is precisely calculated to serve the customer’s needs, while keeping the wall visually appealing. You can also choose from different materials and grades.
We talked to a few of Retaincon’s customers, and they were happy with every step of the process: the meticulous design work, precise wall construction, and deep industry knowledge displayed by the staff. That said, we did talk to one customer who was frustrated by a perceived lack of initiative from the team.
We also didn’t see any specific pricing on their website.
You couldn’t ask for more
“I had a great experience with the team at Retaincon building the retaining wall at the front of my home. The guys constantly checked in with me and were very customer service oriented to make sure I was happy at every step and explaining what they were doing.”
- Jennifer Ruby, Google review
Each block is perfectly placed
“I recently had a sandstone block retaining wall installed and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The craftsmanship of Alex the operator is outstanding — each block is perfectly placed, creating a sturdy and visually stunning structure that has completely transformed my outdoor space.”
- Gary Wimbus, Google review
4. iRock Retaining Walls
Phone: 0435 529 295
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: :00 am – :00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
iRock Retaining Walls has more than 15 years of experience in the wall-building business, and operates around the Gold Coast. They also serve customers in Brisbane, Ipswich, and northern NSW.
The business focuses on custom-made, premium-quality boulder retaining walls. These are constructed from one of several available material types — sandstone, Queensland Bushrock, or bluestone. It’s your choice, and you can ask the team for their suggestions or advice at any time.
Apart from this, iRock also builds concrete sleeper walls. These are reinforced with steel for unbeatable durability and resistance to weather or other wear and tear. The steel also makes the wall unappetising for termites, which means your investment will last longer.
Finally, the company does some landscaping services and can lend heavy equipment like excavators.
We found iRock’s offerings interesting, particularly the steel-reinforced concrete walls. We would have liked to see pricing for those, but unfortunately, none is listed in the business website.
Couldn’t ask for a better job
“We are totally happy with the retaining wall end result, couldn’t ask for a better job. Martin’s advice was spot-on given his experience; he made it look easy and did it in record time all by himself. An absolute legend he is, and I recommend him to anyone who needs a proper wall done at a great price.”
- Les Cribb, Google review
We are so happy with our new retaining wall
“Our property was respected during the works, site cleaned up after completion and rubbish removed. Our sandstone blocks were meticulously placed to ensure a flush, even and level finish.”
- Ash G, Google review
5. JMT Earthworks
Phone: +61449006444
Business hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
JMT Earthworks’ team members have years of experience in disciplines like landscaping, construction, teardowns, and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
JMT Earthworks uses a variety of materials to build retaining walls, but their most popular offering is high-grade premium sandstone. This combines affordability with a nice, earthy aesthetic. Naturally, the wall retains durability and strength.
Basalt and bush rock raw materials are available for walls too.
The team has all the equipment needed to do their job: excavators, slashers, tipper trucks, and more. These not only prepare the ground and help build structures more quickly, but also leaves your property neat and tidy once the work is done.
Customers love the company’s ability to realise their visions, as well as the top-shelf quality of the walls themselves. You’ll have to call to get an exact quote for your job, however.
Every block is perfectly set
“Josh did an outstanding job building our new stone retaining wall and steps. The workmanship is top quality — every block is perfectly set, solid, and built to last. He was professional, reliable, and kept everything on track from start to finish.”
- Daniel Cunneen, Google review
Josh is a true professional
“A true man of his word that paid particular attention to detail. He rebuilt our sandstone retaining wall to code within budget and worked on a challenging steep block with difficult access. Josh is a true professional and we plan to engage him in the future for additional improvements to our property.”
- Cathryn Cooper, Google review