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Limestone walls in Perth
Cream limestone block laid by hand on a concrete footing. The classic Perth wall, and the one most people picture when they ask us for a quote.
Limestone retaining walls, laid by hand
Limestone has been holding back Perth sand for a long time and there is a reason it is still the first choice. It suits the local light, it weathers to a softer cream over the years, and it looks at home in front of a brick and tile house.
Every block is placed by hand on a poured footing, which is slower than stacking a modular wall but gives you that solid, slightly irregular face you cannot fake. We finish with a capping course so the top line stays crisp.
Local look
Suits Perth homes and Perth light.
Laid by hand
Block by block on a poured footing.
Ages well
Weathers to a softer cream, does not peel.
Capped top
Finished course keeps the line clean.
What every limestone wall job includes
One price covers all of it. Nothing gets added as a line item later.
Get a free quoteSite measured and levels checked
Concrete footing poured to depth
Blocks laid and levelled by hand
Joints packed and cleaned off
Ag pipe drainage behind the wall
Clean stone backfill and geo fabric
Capping course on top
Spoil carted away and site raked off
Repairs
Retaining wall repairs in Perth
A wall that is leaning, cracked or bulging almost always has a drainage problem behind it. We come out and tell you honestly whether it can be repaired or whether rebuilding that section costs less in the long run.
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Tell us roughly what you need and we will come out, measure it and price it. No obligation, and we never pass your details on.
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Limestone retaining wall FAQs
Is limestone dearer than modular?
Usually a little, because it takes longer to lay by hand. The gap is smaller than people expect and it comes down to the length and height of your wall. We price both if you want to compare.
Does limestone need sealing?
Not for it to last. Some people seal a wall to slow down staining near a lawn or a garden bed, but plenty of Perth limestone walls have never been touched and are still fine.
Will it go green or blotchy?
Limestone picks up some marking where sprinklers hit it, the same as any masonry. Keeping the reticulation off the face of the wall is the simplest fix.