We recently had a concrete sleeper retaining wall done by Jake and Brittany at Scenic Rim Retaining walls. Our wall had to be taken down and fully re-built due to it leaning quite bad. We couldn't be happier with the results, Jake and Brittany ran an exceptional personalised service during the whole process, Brittany made the paperwork easy, and Jake handled the entire build from quote to completion his attention to detail was outstanding they are genuine, hard-working people 10/10!

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What actually happens
Soil behind a wall is heavier wet than dry, and clay swells when it holds water. A wall built to hold dry dirt is holding something quite different after a wet summer, and it's been holding it every summer since.
So the wall starts to rotate at the top. Sleepers bow between the posts. The ground behind it drops as material escapes through the gaps. Then one afternoon of heavy rain finishes it, usually taking a fence, a shed pad or half a driveway with it. That's the point a wall becomes a
knock down and rebuild↗ rather than a repair.
What goes in behind ours
- Geofabric behind every wall
- A 100 millimetre socked ag pipe, the size
engineered concrete sleeper wall drawings↗ specify - 20 millimetre recycled drainage gravel filling the space behind the sleepers, so water drops to the pipe instead of sitting against the wall
The tell
If a quote doesn't list the drainage item by item, ask what's going in behind the wall. Most of the
rebuilds we do↗ are walls that never had it.
Soil backfill holds water against the back of the wall, and that pressure is what pushes it over. The worst one we've replaced had no drainage, hand mixed concrete and small footings, and it cost its owners about $30,000 with the removal of the failed wall included. We see many like it, usually a year or so after they went in.
Drainage is the cheapest thing to leave out, it's out of sight the day the wall is finished, and it's the single biggest reason
two quotes for the same wall are thousands apart↗.
Want the drainage written out line by line?
Sources
- Capital Concrete Sleepers, engineer drawings and structural notes (May 2024)A 100 mm subsoil drain on walls designed to AS 4678
- Island Block, retaining wall design manualDrainage pipe not less than 100 mm
Keep reading

Can you put a fence on top of a retaining wall?
Yes, on fence brackets fixed to the wall's steel posts. They go on before the top two sleepers, so say so before the wall goes up.

Who is responsible for a retaining wall on a boundary?
Retaining walls aren't covered by the dividing fences legislation. Responsibility follows the benefit.
Not answered here? Call us on 0488 844 741.
The questions we get asked most
The ones we replace nearly always come down to the same three things: no drainage, hand mixed concrete, and small footings. A lot of them fail within a year or so of going in.
The worst one we've replaced cost its owners about $30,000 once the removal and disposal of the failed wall was included.
Soil holds water against the back of the wall, and that water pressure is what pushes walls over.
Gravel lets the water drop to the ag pipe and drain away. It's one of the cheapest things to leave out and one of the most expensive to put right later.
Water. Wet soil is heavier than dry soil and clay swells when it holds water, so a wall built to hold dry ground is holding something else entirely after a wet summer.
That's why our quotes list the drainage: geofabric, a 100 millimetre socked ag pipe and 20 millimetre drainage gravel behind the wall. If a quote you're holding only says "drainage", or doesn't mention it, ask what's going in.
29 people have written about what it was like, and they all write about the same things.
The thing people tell us most is that they can’t believe it’s only the two of us. After that, it’s how fast Jake works, how clean he leaves the site, and the quality of the wall.
I had my retaining wall rebuilt over 12 months ago and overall, I was happy with the work. The wall itself was done well, although I was a little disappointed with the finish along the bottom and the amount of rock and dirt left throughout the yard. However, the weather was pretty wet and miserable at the time, so I do understand that this would have made things more difficult. Other than that, Jake and Brittany were a pleasure to deal with and made the whole process a positive experience overall. If I needed any further retaining walls rebuilt I would certainly go through these guys.
We had Jake come and replace our old timber wall. We were very impressed right from the start dealing with Brittany in the office to the end when Jake completed the work. Great communication and the quality of work was 10/10. Thank you!
We couldn't be happier with the three retaining walls Jake did for us. From start to finish, Jake was fantastic to deal with. His communication was excellent. He always kept us in the loop and made sure we knew what was happening throughout the whole process. The quality of the workmanship is amazing, and the finished walls look even better than we imagined. Jake was reliable, professional and clearly takes a lot of pride in his work. He also left everything neat and tidy once the job was finished. We are extremely happy with the end result and would absolutely recommend Jake to anyone looking for quality retaining wall work and would use him again in the future if needed. Thanks again!
Jake and Brittany were fantastic to deal with. Prompt, reliable and friendly. Couldn't fault them. Jake's experience and knowledge has changed our whole backyard. Would definitely recommend. Thank you Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders!
Jake and Brittany of Scenic Rim Retaining Walls built a replacement retaining wall for us in Boonah. They were a pleasure to work with, always punctual and built the wall to our expectations and left the site very tidy. We would have no hesitation in recommending them. Dick and Lyn Atkinson.
Really happy with the job these guys did! They got everything done quicker than expected and did an amazing job. The whole team were great to deal with from start to finish, and their price was the best we found as well. Couldn't recommend them enough. We'll definitely be using them again and recommending them to friends and family!
We're extremely happy with our new retaining wall and found the whole experience really easy from start to finish. Communication throughout the process was excellent, and the quality of the build is fantastic! This was a large section and also involved removing the old retaining wall and fence, so we really appreciated how efficiently everything was handled. We would definitely recommend Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders to anyone looking for a quality retaining wall.
I used Scenic Rim Retaining Walls, to construct my new colourbond fence & retaining wall. Their service was very prompt, and I was very happy with the end results. Brittany was amazing to deal with on the phone and in sending colour charts and different wall brochures to look at. Jake arrived when he said he would, and it was all done so quickly. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing this type of work to be done. Their quote came in a lot cheaper than two others I had been referred to. Very happy with the whole process 👍🙂
Jake did a wonderful job in very wet, slippery steep conditions, their was so much mud but he just kept going to get it done for us. The old rotten timber walls were taken out first, highly recommend his work and ethic.
Excellent communication, Jake knows what he's talking about and 1 year later still looks as great as it did after being installed! Wouldn't go anywhere else.
Great job and on budget We are very happy with the sleeper wall created by Jake from Scenic Rim looks good and functional could not recommend highly enough David and Diane Pacific Pines
Great 5 star service, quick to respond, and happy to answer all questions. Fence was completed very quickly and it looks great. It's better than expected. If fencing and retaining are required, look no further. Thank you
This man says what he does.. and does what he says. Possibly even better! Fast and thorough.
Cannot recommend them enough. They are reliable and show up on time, every time. High quality results at reasonable price. Very professional. We will be using them again for future projects.
Excellent workmanship. Methodical and detailed. Could not recommend higher.
I can't express how happy I am with my retaining wall. After having issues contacting other companies I'm glad I went with Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders. The quality of the work is above and beyond what I expected. The owner and his wife were nothing but professional and extremely helpful putting my mind at ease after having to deal with dodgy trades in the past.
Professional skilled operator. Did a fantastic job in tight access site. Quick turn around from quote to completion. Would use again.
We couldn't be happier with the retaining wall Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders built around our shed slab. Jake and Britney were accommodating to our timeframe and needs, ensuring the job was completed on time before our shed build. They were easy to communicate with, very accommodating, and always showed up on time! Jake really knows his stuff, great workmanship and a quality build. They made sure everything was completed to a high standard, on budget, and looks fantastic. The wall is solid, and it's exactly what we asked for. Highly recommend them if you're looking for reliable, quality work!
Brilliant job done by Jake and Brittney, both worked extremely hard putting our retaining wall up which was not easy considering our terrible terrain and it looks absolutely fabulous. Very competitive pricing. Would highly recommend them. - John Gill
Amazing job on retaining wall. Both Jake and Brittany were friendly and very helpful. Very happy with finished job and would highly recommend.
Jake and Brittany replaced a 29m x 1m high retaining for us. They were super easy to deal with from start to finish, were competitive price wise and we are stoked with the results. Highly recommended.
Had a great experience with Jacob from Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders. Would definitely do business again.
Amazing retaining wall builders! Jake and Brittany are top class in what they do and easy to communicate/work with. If you're looking to build a retaining wall, I strongly reccomend these guys.
We recently had Jake, of Scenic Rim Retaining Walls complete a retaining wall project at our home, and we couldn't be happier with the result. Jake was incredibly knowledgeable from the very first visit, he gave us practical advice for an ongoing issue we'd been dealing with and explained everything clearly so we could make confident financial decisions. He arrived exactly when scheduled, worked efficiently, and left the site tidy each day. I appreciated that he recommended a separate fencing specialist for Stage 2 of the job. After spending hours researching so many businesses, it was refreshing to divide the project between experts rather than handing the job over to one company. It gave us better control of the budget, no wasted days, and the retaining wall was completed in less than two days. Both Jake and Brittany stayed in contact throughout the process, sourced the exact colour and brand we wanted, and made the whole experience incredibly easy. Jake had all the right machinery, handled the removal of the old debris, and the workmanship is outstanding. Highly recommend this professional, reliable, and genuinely helpful business.
I would recommend Jake and Brittany if you need a retaining wall built. Excellent communication and the job was done quickly and efficiently. The wall looks great and is well built.
We recently had a concrete sleeper retaining wall done by Jake and Brittany at Scenic Rim Retaining walls. Our wall had to be taken down and fully re-built due to it leaning quite bad. We couldn't be happier with the results, Jake and Brittany ran an exceptional personalised service during the whole process, Brittany made the paperwork easy, and Jake handled the entire build from quote to completion his attention to detail was outstanding they are genuine, hard-working people 10/10!
I had my retaining wall rebuilt over 12 months ago and overall, I was happy with the work. The wall itself was done well, although I was a little disappointed with the finish along the bottom and the amount of rock and dirt left throughout the yard. However, the weather was pretty wet and miserable at the time, so I do understand that this would have made things more difficult. Other than that, Jake and Brittany were a pleasure to deal with and made the whole process a positive experience overall. If I needed any further retaining walls rebuilt I would certainly go through these guys.
We had Jake come and replace our old timber wall. We were very impressed right from the start dealing with Brittany in the office to the end when Jake completed the work. Great communication and the quality of work was 10/10. Thank you!
We couldn't be happier with the three retaining walls Jake did for us. From start to finish, Jake was fantastic to deal with. His communication was excellent. He always kept us in the loop and made sure we knew what was happening throughout the whole process. The quality of the workmanship is amazing, and the finished walls look even better than we imagined. Jake was reliable, professional and clearly takes a lot of pride in his work. He also left everything neat and tidy once the job was finished. We are extremely happy with the end result and would absolutely recommend Jake to anyone looking for quality retaining wall work and would use him again in the future if needed. Thanks again!
Jake and Brittany were fantastic to deal with. Prompt, reliable and friendly. Couldn't fault them. Jake's experience and knowledge has changed our whole backyard. Would definitely recommend. Thank you Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders!
Jake and Brittany of Scenic Rim Retaining Walls built a replacement retaining wall for us in Boonah. They were a pleasure to work with, always punctual and built the wall to our expectations and left the site very tidy. We would have no hesitation in recommending them. Dick and Lyn Atkinson.
Really happy with the job these guys did! They got everything done quicker than expected and did an amazing job. The whole team were great to deal with from start to finish, and their price was the best we found as well. Couldn't recommend them enough. We'll definitely be using them again and recommending them to friends and family!
We're extremely happy with our new retaining wall and found the whole experience really easy from start to finish. Communication throughout the process was excellent, and the quality of the build is fantastic! This was a large section and also involved removing the old retaining wall and fence, so we really appreciated how efficiently everything was handled. We would definitely recommend Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders to anyone looking for a quality retaining wall.
I used Scenic Rim Retaining Walls, to construct my new colourbond fence & retaining wall. Their service was very prompt, and I was very happy with the end results. Brittany was amazing to deal with on the phone and in sending colour charts and different wall brochures to look at. Jake arrived when he said he would, and it was all done so quickly. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing this type of work to be done. Their quote came in a lot cheaper than two others I had been referred to. Very happy with the whole process 👍🙂
Jake did a wonderful job in very wet, slippery steep conditions, their was so much mud but he just kept going to get it done for us. The old rotten timber walls were taken out first, highly recommend his work and ethic.
Excellent communication, Jake knows what he's talking about and 1 year later still looks as great as it did after being installed! Wouldn't go anywhere else.
Great job and on budget We are very happy with the sleeper wall created by Jake from Scenic Rim looks good and functional could not recommend highly enough David and Diane Pacific Pines
Great 5 star service, quick to respond, and happy to answer all questions. Fence was completed very quickly and it looks great. It's better than expected. If fencing and retaining are required, look no further. Thank you
This man says what he does.. and does what he says. Possibly even better! Fast and thorough.
Cannot recommend them enough. They are reliable and show up on time, every time. High quality results at reasonable price. Very professional. We will be using them again for future projects.
Excellent workmanship. Methodical and detailed. Could not recommend higher.
I can't express how happy I am with my retaining wall. After having issues contacting other companies I'm glad I went with Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders. The quality of the work is above and beyond what I expected. The owner and his wife were nothing but professional and extremely helpful putting my mind at ease after having to deal with dodgy trades in the past.
Professional skilled operator. Did a fantastic job in tight access site. Quick turn around from quote to completion. Would use again.
We couldn't be happier with the retaining wall Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders built around our shed slab. Jake and Britney were accommodating to our timeframe and needs, ensuring the job was completed on time before our shed build. They were easy to communicate with, very accommodating, and always showed up on time! Jake really knows his stuff, great workmanship and a quality build. They made sure everything was completed to a high standard, on budget, and looks fantastic. The wall is solid, and it's exactly what we asked for. Highly recommend them if you're looking for reliable, quality work!
Brilliant job done by Jake and Brittney, both worked extremely hard putting our retaining wall up which was not easy considering our terrible terrain and it looks absolutely fabulous. Very competitive pricing. Would highly recommend them. - John Gill
Amazing job on retaining wall. Both Jake and Brittany were friendly and very helpful. Very happy with finished job and would highly recommend.
Jake and Brittany replaced a 29m x 1m high retaining for us. They were super easy to deal with from start to finish, were competitive price wise and we are stoked with the results. Highly recommended.
Had a great experience with Jacob from Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders. Would definitely do business again.
Amazing retaining wall builders! Jake and Brittany are top class in what they do and easy to communicate/work with. If you're looking to build a retaining wall, I strongly reccomend these guys.
We recently had Jake, of Scenic Rim Retaining Walls complete a retaining wall project at our home, and we couldn't be happier with the result. Jake was incredibly knowledgeable from the very first visit, he gave us practical advice for an ongoing issue we'd been dealing with and explained everything clearly so we could make confident financial decisions. He arrived exactly when scheduled, worked efficiently, and left the site tidy each day. I appreciated that he recommended a separate fencing specialist for Stage 2 of the job. After spending hours researching so many businesses, it was refreshing to divide the project between experts rather than handing the job over to one company. It gave us better control of the budget, no wasted days, and the retaining wall was completed in less than two days. Both Jake and Brittany stayed in contact throughout the process, sourced the exact colour and brand we wanted, and made the whole experience incredibly easy. Jake had all the right machinery, handled the removal of the old debris, and the workmanship is outstanding. Highly recommend this professional, reliable, and genuinely helpful business.
I would recommend Jake and Brittany if you need a retaining wall built. Excellent communication and the job was done quickly and efficiently. The wall looks great and is well built.
This man says what he does.. and does what he says. Possibly even better! Fast and thorough.
Cannot recommend them enough. They are reliable and show up on time, every time. High quality results at reasonable price. Very professional. We will be using them again for future projects.
Excellent workmanship. Methodical and detailed. Could not recommend higher.
I can't express how happy I am with my retaining wall. After having issues contacting other companies I'm glad I went with Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders. The quality of the work is above and beyond what I expected. The owner and his wife were nothing but professional and extremely helpful putting my mind at ease after having to deal with dodgy trades in the past.
Professional skilled operator. Did a fantastic job in tight access site. Quick turn around from quote to completion. Would use again.
We couldn't be happier with the retaining wall Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders built around our shed slab. Jake and Britney were accommodating to our timeframe and needs, ensuring the job was completed on time before our shed build. They were easy to communicate with, very accommodating, and always showed up on time! Jake really knows his stuff, great workmanship and a quality build. They made sure everything was completed to a high standard, on budget, and looks fantastic. The wall is solid, and it's exactly what we asked for. Highly recommend them if you're looking for reliable, quality work!
Brilliant job done by Jake and Brittney, both worked extremely hard putting our retaining wall up which was not easy considering our terrible terrain and it looks absolutely fabulous. Very competitive pricing. Would highly recommend them. - John Gill
Amazing job on retaining wall. Both Jake and Brittany were friendly and very helpful. Very happy with finished job and would highly recommend.
Jake and Brittany replaced a 29m x 1m high retaining for us. They were super easy to deal with from start to finish, were competitive price wise and we are stoked with the results. Highly recommended.
Had a great experience with Jacob from Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders. Would definitely do business again.
Amazing retaining wall builders! Jake and Brittany are top class in what they do and easy to communicate/work with. If you're looking to build a retaining wall, I strongly reccomend these guys.
We recently had Jake, of Scenic Rim Retaining Walls complete a retaining wall project at our home, and we couldn't be happier with the result. Jake was incredibly knowledgeable from the very first visit, he gave us practical advice for an ongoing issue we'd been dealing with and explained everything clearly so we could make confident financial decisions. He arrived exactly when scheduled, worked efficiently, and left the site tidy each day. I appreciated that he recommended a separate fencing specialist for Stage 2 of the job. After spending hours researching so many businesses, it was refreshing to divide the project between experts rather than handing the job over to one company. It gave us better control of the budget, no wasted days, and the retaining wall was completed in less than two days. Both Jake and Brittany stayed in contact throughout the process, sourced the exact colour and brand we wanted, and made the whole experience incredibly easy. Jake had all the right machinery, handled the removal of the old debris, and the workmanship is outstanding. Highly recommend this professional, reliable, and genuinely helpful business.
I would recommend Jake and Brittany if you need a retaining wall built. Excellent communication and the job was done quickly and efficiently. The wall looks great and is well built.
We recently had a concrete sleeper retaining wall done by Jake and Brittany at Scenic Rim Retaining walls. Our wall had to be taken down and fully re-built due to it leaning quite bad. We couldn't be happier with the results, Jake and Brittany ran an exceptional personalised service during the whole process, Brittany made the paperwork easy, and Jake handled the entire build from quote to completion his attention to detail was outstanding they are genuine, hard-working people 10/10!
I had my retaining wall rebuilt over 12 months ago and overall, I was happy with the work. The wall itself was done well, although I was a little disappointed with the finish along the bottom and the amount of rock and dirt left throughout the yard. However, the weather was pretty wet and miserable at the time, so I do understand that this would have made things more difficult. Other than that, Jake and Brittany were a pleasure to deal with and made the whole process a positive experience overall. If I needed any further retaining walls rebuilt I would certainly go through these guys.
We had Jake come and replace our old timber wall. We were very impressed right from the start dealing with Brittany in the office to the end when Jake completed the work. Great communication and the quality of work was 10/10. Thank you!
We couldn't be happier with the three retaining walls Jake did for us. From start to finish, Jake was fantastic to deal with. His communication was excellent. He always kept us in the loop and made sure we knew what was happening throughout the whole process. The quality of the workmanship is amazing, and the finished walls look even better than we imagined. Jake was reliable, professional and clearly takes a lot of pride in his work. He also left everything neat and tidy once the job was finished. We are extremely happy with the end result and would absolutely recommend Jake to anyone looking for quality retaining wall work and would use him again in the future if needed. Thanks again!
Jake and Brittany were fantastic to deal with. Prompt, reliable and friendly. Couldn't fault them. Jake's experience and knowledge has changed our whole backyard. Would definitely recommend. Thank you Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders!
Jake and Brittany of Scenic Rim Retaining Walls built a replacement retaining wall for us in Boonah. They were a pleasure to work with, always punctual and built the wall to our expectations and left the site very tidy. We would have no hesitation in recommending them. Dick and Lyn Atkinson.
Really happy with the job these guys did! They got everything done quicker than expected and did an amazing job. The whole team were great to deal with from start to finish, and their price was the best we found as well. Couldn't recommend them enough. We'll definitely be using them again and recommending them to friends and family!
We're extremely happy with our new retaining wall and found the whole experience really easy from start to finish. Communication throughout the process was excellent, and the quality of the build is fantastic! This was a large section and also involved removing the old retaining wall and fence, so we really appreciated how efficiently everything was handled. We would definitely recommend Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders to anyone looking for a quality retaining wall.
I used Scenic Rim Retaining Walls, to construct my new colourbond fence & retaining wall. Their service was very prompt, and I was very happy with the end results. Brittany was amazing to deal with on the phone and in sending colour charts and different wall brochures to look at. Jake arrived when he said he would, and it was all done so quickly. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing this type of work to be done. Their quote came in a lot cheaper than two others I had been referred to. Very happy with the whole process 👍🙂
Jake did a wonderful job in very wet, slippery steep conditions, their was so much mud but he just kept going to get it done for us. The old rotten timber walls were taken out first, highly recommend his work and ethic.
Excellent communication, Jake knows what he's talking about and 1 year later still looks as great as it did after being installed! Wouldn't go anywhere else.
Great job and on budget We are very happy with the sleeper wall created by Jake from Scenic Rim looks good and functional could not recommend highly enough David and Diane Pacific Pines
Great 5 star service, quick to respond, and happy to answer all questions. Fence was completed very quickly and it looks great. It's better than expected. If fencing and retaining are required, look no further. Thank you
This man says what he does.. and does what he says. Possibly even better! Fast and thorough.
Cannot recommend them enough. They are reliable and show up on time, every time. High quality results at reasonable price. Very professional. We will be using them again for future projects.
Excellent workmanship. Methodical and detailed. Could not recommend higher.
I can't express how happy I am with my retaining wall. After having issues contacting other companies I'm glad I went with Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders. The quality of the work is above and beyond what I expected. The owner and his wife were nothing but professional and extremely helpful putting my mind at ease after having to deal with dodgy trades in the past.
Professional skilled operator. Did a fantastic job in tight access site. Quick turn around from quote to completion. Would use again.
We couldn't be happier with the retaining wall Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders built around our shed slab. Jake and Britney were accommodating to our timeframe and needs, ensuring the job was completed on time before our shed build. They were easy to communicate with, very accommodating, and always showed up on time! Jake really knows his stuff, great workmanship and a quality build. They made sure everything was completed to a high standard, on budget, and looks fantastic. The wall is solid, and it's exactly what we asked for. Highly recommend them if you're looking for reliable, quality work!
Brilliant job done by Jake and Brittney, both worked extremely hard putting our retaining wall up which was not easy considering our terrible terrain and it looks absolutely fabulous. Very competitive pricing. Would highly recommend them. - John Gill
Amazing job on retaining wall. Both Jake and Brittany were friendly and very helpful. Very happy with finished job and would highly recommend.
Jake and Brittany replaced a 29m x 1m high retaining for us. They were super easy to deal with from start to finish, were competitive price wise and we are stoked with the results. Highly recommended.
Had a great experience with Jacob from Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders. Would definitely do business again.
Amazing retaining wall builders! Jake and Brittany are top class in what they do and easy to communicate/work with. If you're looking to build a retaining wall, I strongly reccomend these guys.
We recently had Jake, of Scenic Rim Retaining Walls complete a retaining wall project at our home, and we couldn't be happier with the result. Jake was incredibly knowledgeable from the very first visit, he gave us practical advice for an ongoing issue we'd been dealing with and explained everything clearly so we could make confident financial decisions. He arrived exactly when scheduled, worked efficiently, and left the site tidy each day. I appreciated that he recommended a separate fencing specialist for Stage 2 of the job. After spending hours researching so many businesses, it was refreshing to divide the project between experts rather than handing the job over to one company. It gave us better control of the budget, no wasted days, and the retaining wall was completed in less than two days. Both Jake and Brittany stayed in contact throughout the process, sourced the exact colour and brand we wanted, and made the whole experience incredibly easy. Jake had all the right machinery, handled the removal of the old debris, and the workmanship is outstanding. Highly recommend this professional, reliable, and genuinely helpful business.
I would recommend Jake and Brittany if you need a retaining wall built. Excellent communication and the job was done quickly and efficiently. The wall looks great and is well built.
We recently had a concrete sleeper retaining wall done by Jake and Brittany at Scenic Rim Retaining walls. Our wall had to be taken down and fully re-built due to it leaning quite bad. We couldn't be happier with the results, Jake and Brittany ran an exceptional personalised service during the whole process, Brittany made the paperwork easy, and Jake handled the entire build from quote to completion his attention to detail was outstanding they are genuine, hard-working people 10/10!
I had my retaining wall rebuilt over 12 months ago and overall, I was happy with the work. The wall itself was done well, although I was a little disappointed with the finish along the bottom and the amount of rock and dirt left throughout the yard. However, the weather was pretty wet and miserable at the time, so I do understand that this would have made things more difficult. Other than that, Jake and Brittany were a pleasure to deal with and made the whole process a positive experience overall. If I needed any further retaining walls rebuilt I would certainly go through these guys.
We had Jake come and replace our old timber wall. We were very impressed right from the start dealing with Brittany in the office to the end when Jake completed the work. Great communication and the quality of work was 10/10. Thank you!
We couldn't be happier with the three retaining walls Jake did for us. From start to finish, Jake was fantastic to deal with. His communication was excellent. He always kept us in the loop and made sure we knew what was happening throughout the whole process. The quality of the workmanship is amazing, and the finished walls look even better than we imagined. Jake was reliable, professional and clearly takes a lot of pride in his work. He also left everything neat and tidy once the job was finished. We are extremely happy with the end result and would absolutely recommend Jake to anyone looking for quality retaining wall work and would use him again in the future if needed. Thanks again!
Jake and Brittany were fantastic to deal with. Prompt, reliable and friendly. Couldn't fault them. Jake's experience and knowledge has changed our whole backyard. Would definitely recommend. Thank you Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders!
Jake and Brittany of Scenic Rim Retaining Walls built a replacement retaining wall for us in Boonah. They were a pleasure to work with, always punctual and built the wall to our expectations and left the site very tidy. We would have no hesitation in recommending them. Dick and Lyn Atkinson.
Really happy with the job these guys did! They got everything done quicker than expected and did an amazing job. The whole team were great to deal with from start to finish, and their price was the best we found as well. Couldn't recommend them enough. We'll definitely be using them again and recommending them to friends and family!
We're extremely happy with our new retaining wall and found the whole experience really easy from start to finish. Communication throughout the process was excellent, and the quality of the build is fantastic! This was a large section and also involved removing the old retaining wall and fence, so we really appreciated how efficiently everything was handled. We would definitely recommend Scenic Rim Retaining Wall Builders to anyone looking for a quality retaining wall.
I used Scenic Rim Retaining Walls, to construct my new colourbond fence & retaining wall. Their service was very prompt, and I was very happy with the end results. Brittany was amazing to deal with on the phone and in sending colour charts and different wall brochures to look at. Jake arrived when he said he would, and it was all done so quickly. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing this type of work to be done. Their quote came in a lot cheaper than two others I had been referred to. Very happy with the whole process 👍🙂
Jake did a wonderful job in very wet, slippery steep conditions, their was so much mud but he just kept going to get it done for us. The old rotten timber walls were taken out first, highly recommend his work and ethic.
Excellent communication, Jake knows what he's talking about and 1 year later still looks as great as it did after being installed! Wouldn't go anywhere else.
Great job and on budget We are very happy with the sleeper wall created by Jake from Scenic Rim looks good and functional could not recommend highly enough David and Diane Pacific Pines
Great 5 star service, quick to respond, and happy to answer all questions. Fence was completed very quickly and it looks great. It's better than expected. If fencing and retaining are required, look no further. Thank you
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Why people trust us with this
Jake has more than 12 years in the industry, and he and Brittany started the business in 2023.
Built with what the first one was missing
Piers drilled with the right auger for the job, 450 mm on some walls and 300 mm on others, then 32 MPa plant concrete, steel reinforced sleepers, geofabric, a 100 mm socked ag pipe and 20 mm drainage gravel.
Drainage behind the wall
Geofabric behind every wall, a 100 millimetre socked ag pipe, and the space behind the sleepers backfilled with 20 millimetre recycled drainage gravel.
Drainage under load
Geofabric, a 100 mm socked ag pipe and 20 mm drainage gravel. Water behind a loaded wall is what brings it down.
Jake builds it
The person who quotes your wall is the person who builds it, on site from about 6:30, with no crew you've never met.
QBCC licence 15049372 (Jacob Spriggs)
Tell us about the block
Six short questions, about two minutes. Brittany calls you back, then Jake comes out and measures the wall. Quotes are locked for 30 days, and the price only changes if you ask for extra work and approve it first.

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