Retaining Wall Replacement: From Failing Brick to Modern Concrete Sleepers

Is your old brick retaining wall leaning, cracking, or becoming a safety hazard?

At Gehring Outdoor Construction, we specialise in the professional removal of deteriorating brick structures and the installation of high-strength, modern concrete sleeper retaining walls.

Brick walls often fail over time due to poor drainage, shifting soil, or decaying mortar. When they do, they don’t just look untidy—they can threaten the structural integrity of your property. Our team provides a seamless “out with the old, in with the structural” service that transforms your landscape.

Why Choose Concrete Sleepers Over Brick?

While brick was a traditional choice, modern concrete sleeper systems are the superior solution for Australian landscapes. Here is why we recommend them:

Engineered Strength: Concrete sleepers are reinforced with internal steel, designed to hold massive amounts of soil pressure without bowing or cracking.

Unmatched Longevity: Unlike brick and mortar, concrete sleepers won’t rot, crumble, or be affected by termites. They are a “once-in-a-lifetime” solution.

Space Efficient: Concrete sleeper walls often require a smaller footprint than thick double-brick walls, giving you more usable yard space.

Modern Aesthetics: Gone are the days of “plain grey.” We offer a variety of textures, including timber-look, stacked stone, and smooth charcoal finishes to match your home’s style.

Our Replacement Process: The Gehring Standard

We don’t just “patch” the problem; we solve it from the ground up.

Safe Demolition: We carefully dismantle and remove your old, failing brick wall, ensuring all debris is cleared from the site.

Structural Footings: We drill deep into the natural ground to set heavy-duty steel I-beams in concrete, creating a foundation that brick walls simply cannot match.

Engineered Drainage: Poor drainage is the #1 killer of retaining walls. We install dedicated agricultural drainage (Ag-pipe) and scoria backfill to ensure water pressure never builds up behind your new wall.

Precision Installation: Our team slides the sleepers into place with millimetre precision, ensuring a perfectly level, professional finish.

Ready to Secure Your Landscape?

Don’t wait for your old brick wall to collapse. A failing wall can be a liability and a danger to your family. Trust Gehring Outdoor Construction to provide a structural, engineered, and beautiful replacement that adds value to your home.

Contact Gehring Outdoor Construction today for an on-site inspection and a free quote on your retaining wall replacement.