Older Homes, Handled Carefully
For older homes, we replace the existing wall without disturbing established gardens.
Mornington's mix of older character homes near the town centre and newer builds further out means we see a real range of retaining jobs here, from a heritage-era wall that's finally given way to a new build needing its retaining done properly from the start. The town's elevated pockets away from the foreshore also carry steeper blocks than you'd expect this close to the bay.
Whatever the property, the same thing decides whether a wall lasts, getting the height, drainage and footings matched to what that specific block is holding back.
A popular choice for Mornington's steeper elevated blocks, where the wall needs to carry real load.
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Suits Mornington's more established streets well, giving a natural stone finish that sits comfortably alongside older character homes.
Read MoreA practical fit for garden-scale terracing on the town's flatter blocks, particularly closer to the foreshore.
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For older homes, we replace the existing wall without disturbing established gardens.
For newer builds, the retaining has to be right from the first design, and we plan for that.
We don't default to one standard wall height or material regardless of what the block actually needs.
Elevated streets away from the foreshore carry more slope than flatter areas near the water, and we size the wall accordingly.
If you're after a retaining wall anywhere in Mornington, get in touch and we'll assess the block before quoting.