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Brick Fences and Retaining Walls

Professional brick fences and retaining walls in Melbourne

Brick fences and retaining walls shape how a property looks and works. Whether it is a front fence for street appeal, a boundary wall for privacy or a retaining wall that has to hold back soil properly, the job needs to suit the home and be built to last.

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Why choose us

Why choose Alternative Bricklaying

We specialise in the bricklaying work that needs real skill and attention to detail, from architectural features and restoration through to extensions and structural alterations across Melbourne.

  • Over 40 years of qualified bricklaying experience
  • Specialist bricklaying for detailed residential work across Melbourne
  • Specialists in architectural, period and alteration work
  • Small to medium jobs welcomed
  • Clear communication from quote to completion
  • Public liability insurance up to $5 million
Typical projects

The kind of work we do

  • Front brick fences with piers and gates
  • Solid privacy brick fences
  • Open brick fences with cast iron panels
  • Recycled brick letterbox fences
  • Side boundary brick fences
  • Garden retaining walls on sloping blocks
  • Terraced brick walls in backyards
  • Low feature retaining walls
  • Retaining walls combined with steps and paths
  • Brick walls retaining garden beds

FAQ

Common questions about brick fences and retaining walls

  • Yes. We select bricks, mortar and detailing to complement the house and streetscape.

  • Yes. If a fence or retaining wall has been damaged by impact, movement, roots or age, we can assess the problem and repair or rebuild the affected section.

  • It depends on the height and soil load. We can advise on what is needed and work to engineering drawings where required. Proper drainage is also essential for retaining walls and is included as part of the build.

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Tell us about your project and we will get back to you with honest advice and a clear quote.

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