Between the Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers, Ryde and Hunters Hill have plenty of blocks that slope towards the water. Mid-century homes here often came with brick or timber retaining walls that are now at the end of their life.
Typical Ryde & Hunters Hill retaining wall jobs
- Replacing 1950s–70s brick and timber walls that are leaning or cracked.
- Terracing sloping backyards towards the rivers.
- Boundary walls for knockdown-rebuilds and duplexes, where new levels need retaining.
- Sandstone walls in Hunters Hill's heritage streets.
What to know building here
Hunters Hill has a very high proportion of heritage items and conservation areas, so walls visible from the street need care. River-front properties have foreshore controls. Soils range from sandstone near the water to clay on the ridges, so drainage and footing design are always site-specific.
Retaining walls we build in Ryde & Hunters Hill
- Concrete Sleeper Retaining Walls
- Sandstone Retaining Walls
- Timber Retaining Walls
- Block & Besser Retaining Walls
- Gabion Retaining Walls
- Engineered Retaining Walls
- Retaining Wall Repairs & Replacement
- Retaining Wall Drainage
Suburbs we service in Ryde & Hunters Hill
- Ryde
- West Ryde
- North Ryde
- East Ryde
- Meadowbank
- Putney
- Gladesville
- Tennyson Point
- Denistone
- Eastwood
- Marsfield
- Macquarie Park
- Melrose Park
- Ermington
- Hunters Hill
- Woolwich
- Henley
- Huntleys Point
- Boronia Park
- Chatswood West
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Frequently asked questions
Do you build retaining walls in Ryde & Hunters Hill?
Yes. We build concrete sleeper, sandstone, timber, block and engineered retaining walls across Ryde & Hunters Hill, including Ryde, West Ryde, North Ryde, East Ryde, Meadowbank, Putney and surrounding suburbs.
Do I need council approval for a retaining wall in Ryde & Hunters Hill?
It depends on the height, location and what the wall supports. Ryde & Hunters Hill is covered by City of Ryde and Hunters Hill Councils. Low walls meeting the NSW exempt development standards often don't need approval; taller or boundary walls usually do. We check the controls for your address — see our approval guide.
How much does a retaining wall cost in Ryde & Hunters Hill?
Most walls fall between roughly $300 and $1,400 per square metre of wall face depending on material, height and access. Tight access and rock can add cost. See our cost guide or ask for a free fixed quote.