Block retaining walls
Block retaining walls are built from concrete or interlocking blocks.
They suit curves, terraces and garden walls, and come in a range of colours and faces.
Blocks are laid course by course on a compacted base, with drainage gravel behind. Interlocking blocks can follow curves, which makes them a good fit for gardens and feature walls.
Because blocks come in many colours and textures, a block wall can match pavers, the house or a sandstone look for less.
Watch it go together.
- Cut the slopeThe excavator cuts the bank back to make room for the wall and drainage.
- A solid baseA level, compacted base goes in under the first course.
- Build it upBlocks are laid course by course, stepped back and locked together.
- Drainage behindGravel and a slotted pipe go in behind the wall so water can escape.
- Backfill and finishThe wall is backfilled, levels tidied and turf goes back.
Real jobs, real photos.
Base and drainage
A block wall is only as good as the compacted base and the drainage behind it.
Style
Pick a block face and colour that suits the house and the rest of the landscaping.
Height
Taller block walls may need reinforcement, engineering and approval. Ask us early.
Can block walls curve?
Yes. Interlocking blocks can follow curves, which suits gardens and feature walls.
Are block walls better than concrete sleepers?
They suit different jobs. Blocks suit curves and garden walls. Concrete sleepers suit long straight runs on sloping blocks.
Do block walls need drainage?
Yes. Drainage gravel and a pipe behind the wall let water escape.
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