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henke Aug 2nd 2006 9:41 pm

Need a retaining wall built in Perth SOR
 
Could anyone recommend a builder to install a retaining wall in my garden?, the old cementboard fence has finally fell over and I need to get it fixed.

Finding a biulder to even return my calls, let alone come out and see the job is proving a tad difficult.

Ta,

H

moneypenny20 Aug 2nd 2006 10:17 pm

Re: Need a retaining wall built in Perth SOR
 

Originally Posted by henke
Could anyone recommend a builder to install a retaining wall in my garden?, the old cementboard fence has finally fell over and I need to get it fixed.

Finding a biulder to even return my calls, let alone come out and see the job is proving a tad difficult.

Ta,

H

Go to your local landscaping company and ask for recommendations. They are unlikely to suggest people who won't come out. They should have cards for good reliable guys.

Siren & Brian Aug 2nd 2006 10:48 pm

Re: Need a retaining wall built in Perth SOR
 

Originally Posted by henke
Could anyone recommend a builder to install a retaining wall in my garden?, the old cementboard fence has finally fell over and I need to get it fixed.

Finding a biulder to even return my calls, let alone come out and see the job is proving a tad difficult.

Ta,

H


Maybe, what sort of retaining wall are you wanting and how long is it. Take a picture and send to me and can give you a scary price :D

renth Aug 3rd 2006 12:50 am

Re: Need a retaining wall built in Perth SOR
 

Originally Posted by henke
Could anyone recommend a builder to install a retaining wall in my garden?, the old cementboard fence has finally fell over and I need to get it fixed.

Finding a biulder to even return my calls, let alone come out and see the job is proving a tad difficult.
H

Good luck, our house needs 3 cementboard fence panels replaced, the landlord got someone in to give a quote - $2,800 if you please! :eek:

aussie bloke Aug 3rd 2006 2:42 am

Re: Need a retaining wall built in Perth SOR
 

Originally Posted by renth
Good luck, our house needs 3 cementboard fence panels replaced, the landlord got someone in to give a quote - $2,800 if you please! :eek:


what a mark up !!

3 x sheets from Bunnings = $240

that's alot of labour (profit)

tools required = 1 shovel or is that a spade

try getting a handyman quote instead of a fencing contractors quote (they are flat-out with new block builds)

or I'll come around and do it for $2,799

:D

renth Aug 3rd 2006 2:45 am

Re: Need a retaining wall built in Perth SOR
 

Originally Posted by aussie bloke
what a mark up !!

Welcome to Perth in 2006!

I rent, the quote was for my landlord who went into crazy Italian mode when he heard the price.

movetoperth Aug 3rd 2006 2:57 am

Re: Need a retaining wall built in Perth SOR
 
I had friends who needed a retaining wall built,they were quoted between $15k and $50k :scared:

They changed their plans on what to do with their garden.

Lynn

henke Aug 3rd 2006 1:37 pm

Re: Need a retaining wall built in Perth SOR
 
Thanks Folks,

I'll get the tape and camera out and be in touch Siren and Brian!.

In the spirit of crazy building prices I was quoted $650 to supply and fit a garden gate!!. Gate from Bunnings was $109, a length of 3" by 1" $14, and a drill $59!!!!. Took me about 45 mins to fit.

I wonder if builders belive in Karma???

Rug13y Aug 3rd 2006 1:57 pm

Re: Need a retaining wall built in Perth SOR
 
I kow of a company who have people with disabilities working there called Activ. They do great gardening work and ar pretty cheap too.
Give them a call 9443 1099

Northern-Monkey Aug 3rd 2006 10:24 pm

Re: Need a retaining wall built in Perth SOR
 
ill be there in around 4 - 5 weeks if you can hang on m8,,,,,,,,and my tools will be on the same plane with me....

Muzza04 Aug 4th 2006 2:03 am

Re: Need a retaining wall built in Perth SOR
 

Originally Posted by henke
Thanks Folks,

I'll get the tape and camera out and be in touch Siren and Brian!.

In the spirit of crazy building prices I was quoted $650 to supply and fit a garden gate!!. Gate from Bunnings was $109, a length of 3" by 1" $14, and a drill $59!!!!. Took me about 45 mins to fit.

I wonder if builders belive in Karma???

If it's a twinside wall your after...$100/m for up to 600mm height

For Limestone block, about $35/ per block (block size 1m*.35*.35)

Plus excavation at up to $25/m

Northern-Monkey Aug 4th 2006 2:45 pm

Re: Need a retaining wall built in Perth SOR
 
im serious im a builder coming over in 4-5 weeks and ill build you bluming wall, ffs and you can labour on me to save more of your dollers............
give me a plan of what need doing and i go from there

ta NM aka chris


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