Standard galvanised wire baskets
The most common option, built to hold up to the outdoor conditions across the Peninsula without corroding.
Overview
Gabion Retaining Walls for Drainage-Heavy Mornington Peninsula Sites
Gabion retaining walls solve a problem solid walls often can't, water pressure building up behind the wall until it eventually fails. We build gabion walls across the Mornington Peninsula using stone-filled wire baskets that let water pass straight through the structure, rather than fighting against it.
That permeability makes gabion a genuinely different option to a solid timber, sandstone or concrete sleeper wall, and it's worth considering wherever drainage or a shifting site is the main concern rather than a clean architectural finish.
The Outcome
A Wall That Works With the Water, Not Against It
The main advantage of a gabion wall is what you don't get, a build-up of water pressure behind the structure. Because water passes straight through the stone fill, the wall isn't fighting the same forces that eventually push a solid wall forward.
Day to day, that means less risk on exactly the sites where a solid wall would need constant monitoring, a steep slope, a site with heavy runoff, or ground that shifts slightly with the seasons. The wall settles and keeps doing its job rather than needing to be perfectly rigid.
Materials & Options
Basket and Fill Options We Work With
PVC-coated wire baskets
An extra layer of protection for sites closer to the coast, where salt air puts more strain on exposed metal.
Stone fill size and colour
The size and colour of the stone fill can be matched to the property, from a finer, tighter finish to larger stone for a bolder, more rustic look.
Our Process
How It Works From Here
01
We assess the drainage and ground movement on site.
This is what decides whether gabion is genuinely the right call, not just a stylistic choice.
02
The baskets are built and filled section by section.
Each basket is wired and packed correctly so the wall holds its shape as it's assembled.
03
You're left with a wall built for the site's actual conditions.
No fighting water pressure, just a structure designed to work with it.
Why Choose Us
Why Homeowners Choose Us for Gabion Retaining Walls
Honest Material Advice
Gabion only makes sense on the right site, we'll say so plainly if a solid wall would actually suit your property better.
The Right Material, Not One Option
We'd rather recommend the right material than push the same option regardless of the ground it's going on.
Basket Sizing & Stone Fill Done Right
When gabion is the right call, getting the basket sizing and stone fill right is what makes the wall perform.
Never Treated as the Easy Option
We focus on the actual build rather than treating gabion as a simpler alternative to a solid wall.
FAQs
Common Questions About Gabion Retaining Walls
Is a gabion wall as strong as a solid retaining wall?
Yes, gabion walls handle high ground pressure well, they just do it differently to a solid wall, by letting water through instead of holding it back completely.
Does a gabion wall need any special maintenance?
Not typically. The wire baskets and stone fill are built to handle outdoor conditions with minimal upkeep, though we'll flag anything site-specific during the quote.
Get In Touch
Ready to Get Started?
If your site deals with drainage issues or shifting ground that's already caused problems for a solid wall, get in touch and we'll talk through whether gabion is the right fit.
