Retaining Walls Gold Coast — earthworks, drainage and rock walls done right
Sollid Solutions handles the groundwork that makes a retaining wall last on the Gold Coast. As an owner-operated earthmoving outfit, we cut the batter, excavate behind the wall line, install the ag-drain and backfill correctly, and build retaining walls up to 1 metre — including rock and boulder walls — where the block suits them. For taller engineered walls over 1 metre we prep the site to spec and can supply council-ready retaining wall drawings through our in-house drafting — one direct line to John, fixed prices, no surprises.
- Free on-site quote — fixed price for the earthworks and drainage
- Proper ag-drain and backfill so walls don't fail in wet season
- Retaining walls up to 1 metre built in-house, including rock and boulder walls
- Council-ready retaining wall drawings available via our drafting team
What our Gold Coast retaining wall work covers
A retaining wall is only as good as the ground behind it. We do the earthmoving, excavation and drainage that engineers and builders rely on — and we build retaining walls up to 1 metre outright, including rock and boulder walls.
- Bulk excavation and batter cuts behind the wall line
- Footing and base trench excavation to engineered levels
- Ag-drain (subsoil drainage) supply and install behind walls
- Drainage gravel, geofabric and correct compacted backfill
- Rock and boulder retaining walls — supply and placement
- Site cut and benching on sloping blocks ready for the wall builder
Why Gold Coast clients book us for retaining walls gold coast
Most failed retaining walls fail on drainage, not the wall. We install ag-drain, gravel and geofabric so water gets away — not trapped behind your wall.
Tight-access 1.7T mini for narrow side setbacks through to a 5T tracked machine for big batter cuts and acreage walls.
For rock and boulder walls we supply and place the rock ourselves — no separate landscaper markup.
Need engineered drawings for a wall over 1m or near a boundary? Our drafting team can supply council-submission retaining wall plans.
Retaining Walls Gold Coast — suburbs we cover
We're based in Ormeau and run retaining walls gold coast jobs across the north Gold Coast, the M1 corridor, the hinterland and Brisbane south. If you don't see your suburb listed, give us a call — we probably still cover it.
Retaining Walls Gold Coast — common questions
Do you build retaining walls or just the earthworks?+
Both. We build retaining walls up to 1 metre — including rock and boulder walls — with the footings, drainage and backfill done properly. Walls over 1 metre need engineering and council approval, so for those we do the excavation, footings, drainage and backfill, prep the site to spec, and coordinate the certified wall build — many builders book us for exactly that.
Why does retaining wall drainage matter so much?+
Water building up behind a wall is the number-one cause of retaining wall failure on the Gold Coast. We install ag-drain (slotted subsoil pipe), drainage gravel and geofabric behind the wall and run it to a legal discharge point, so hydrostatic pressure never gets a chance to push the wall over.
Do I need council approval or engineering for my retaining wall?+
Generally, walls under 1m that aren't near a boundary or carrying a surcharge load are exempt, while taller walls or walls near boundaries usually need engineering and council approval. We can supply council-ready retaining wall drawings through our drafting team if your wall needs them.
How much do retaining wall earthworks cost on the Gold Coast?+
The earthworks portion (excavation, batter cut, drainage and backfill) typically runs $2,000–$8,000+ depending on the height, length, slope and rock. Rock and boulder walls are quoted on the rock supply plus placement. You get a fixed written quote after a free on-site visit.
Can you handle sloping or tight-access blocks?+
Yes — a lot of Gold Coast retaining work is on slopes and tight side setbacks. We run a 1.7T tight-access mini that fits through standard gates, up to a 5T machine for bigger batter cuts and acreage walls.
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Need retaining walls gold coast? Let's talk.
Call John direct for a free on-site quote — fixed price, no surprises, owner-operated from start to finish.