Strong walls that hold their ground
Timber, sleeper and block retaining walls for sloping Waikato sections, driveways and gardens, engineered and drained to last.
Woodney Contracting builds retaining walls across Hamilton and the greater Waikato. A good retaining wall does more than hold back soil, it creates usable space, protects your section and looks the part. We build timber, sleeper and block walls, engineered and drained properly so they hold their ground for the long haul.
Retaining wall types
The right wall depends on the load, the height and the look you're after. We'll help you choose.
Timber pole walls
Strong, cost-effective treated timber pole walls for gardens and slopes.
Sleeper retaining walls
Clean, modern sleeper walls for landscaping and level changes.
Block & concrete walls
Durable block and concrete crib systems for larger or load-bearing walls.
Load-bearing walls
Engineered walls to retain driveways and heavier loads, to consent.
Garden & terracing
Lower garden walls and terracing to shape and use a sloping section.
Drainage & groundwork
Proper drainage and groundwork built in behind every wall.
Engineered, drained, done right
Retaining walls fail when they're built without proper drainage or engineering. We do it properly, the right footings, the right drainage, and consent and engineering where it's needed, so your wall stays put.
- Timber, sleeper and block systems
- Proper drainage built in behind the wall
- Engineering and consent advice where required
- Neat groundwork and a tidy finish
From slope to solid wall
Site assessment
We assess the slope, load, ground and drainage, and advise on consent.
Design & quote
We recommend the right wall and give you a clear written quote.
Build & drain
We build the wall with proper footings and drainage behind it.
Finished & tidy
Ground reinstated, site tidied, and a wall that holds its ground.
Retaining walls across the greater Waikato
Hamilton / Cambridge / Te Awamutu / Morrinsville / Ngāruawāhia / Huntly / Raglan / Matamata / Tamahere / Ōhaupō / Gordonton / and the surrounding rural districts.
Retaining wall questions
01What retaining walls do you build?
We build timber pole and sleeper retaining walls, and work with block and concrete systems, for gardens, driveways, sloping sections and landscaping across the Waikato.
02Do I need council consent for a retaining wall?
Retaining walls over a certain height, or those carrying extra load like a driveway, generally need building consent and engineering. We can advise on your wall and what's required before we start.
03How much does a retaining wall cost?
It depends on the height, length, materials, ground conditions and drainage. We provide a free on-site quote so you get a clear price for your wall.
04What materials do you use?
We commonly build with treated timber poles and sleepers, and can also work with concrete crib and block systems, matched to your site and budget.
05How high can a retaining wall be?
It depends on the design, engineering and consent. Lower garden walls are straightforward, while taller or load-bearing walls need engineering. We'll advise on the right approach for your site.
06Do you handle drainage behind the wall?
Yes. Proper drainage is essential to a retaining wall that lasts. We build in the right drainage so water doesn't build up and undermine the wall.
Got a slope to retain?
Turn a bank or slope into usable, protected space. Get a free on-site quote for your retaining wall.