Retaining walls in Picton
Picton is the heart of the shire, with older homes on sloping streets close to town and newer homes and acreage around its edges. Many backyards here were cut into the hillside decades ago, and the original timber walls are now reaching the end of their life.
What to know before building a wall in Picton
Wollondilly Shire Council is based in Picton, so it’s an easy place to check whether your wall needs approval. Parts of the Picton area are in a declared mine subsidence district; if yours is, check with Subsidence Advisory NSW whether your wall needs their approval before building.
Popular wall types in Picton
The most common requests we see for Picton are timber retaining wall replacement and concrete sleeper retaining walls. Whatever the material, a wall that lasts needs bored footings sized to the wall height and soil, and ag-pipe and gravel drainage behind the face.
Typical cost in Picton
As a guide, supply and installation of engineered steel-post and concrete sleeper retaining walls typically ranges from $450 to $750+ per square metre of wall face, depending on site access, rock excavation, drainage and whether a fence is mounted on top. The builder will give you an itemised quote after a site measure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which suburbs near Picton do you cover?+
Picton, Razorback and nearby rural roads, plus the rest of the Wollondilly Shire. Call 0415 770 509 if you’re not sure.
Do I need council approval for a retaining wall in Wollondilly Shire?+
Under NSW State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes), retaining walls up to 600mm high (and at least 1m from a boundary) generally qualify as exempt development. Higher walls or walls supporting structures require structural engineering and CDC/DA approval.
How Wollondilly Wall Co works
Wollondilly Wall Co is a local lead-matching service connecting Wollondilly property owners with independent, licensed structural landscapers and retaining wall contractors. When you call or send a request, we pass your details to a local builder who contacts you to arrange a site measure and quote. The builder you’re matched with is responsible for the work, its pricing and any warranties.