Welded mesh cages filled with rock and stone. Gabion walls combine raw structural performance with a distinctive look that works across commercial, civil, and residential projects.
A gabion wall is built from welded steel mesh cages (baskets) that are filled on-site with rock, crushed stone, or recycled concrete. The cages are stacked and tied together to form a gravity retaining structure — one that holds soil back through sheer mass rather than bending strength.
The open structure of a gabion wall provides outstanding drainage. Water passes freely through the rock fill, eliminating the hydrostatic pressure that causes many other wall types to fail. This makes gabion walls particularly effective on sites with poor drainage or high water tables.
Gabion walls are also flexible. They tolerate minor ground movement and settlement without cracking, which makes them a practical choice on reactive soils and sites where some differential movement is expected.
We build gabion walls across a range of project types. The system is versatile and suits situations where drainage, flexibility, or a bold visual statement is required.
Gabion walls are straightforward in concept but require proper engineering and construction technique to perform as designed.
We use heavy-gauge welded mesh with galvanised or galfan coating for corrosion resistance. Mesh aperture and wire diameter are specified by the engineer based on wall height and loading.
Rock fill is selected for durability, size consistency, and appearance. We use basalt, granite, sandstone, or recycled concrete depending on the project requirements and budget.
Gabion walls require a level, compacted foundation. For taller walls, the base course is wider than the top to create a stepped or battered profile that increases stability.
Tell us about your project, the site conditions, and the height you need to retain. We will assess the job and provide a clear, detailed quote.
