6 Benefits of Adding Retaining Wall to Your Landscape

Did you know Materials in the Raw are the top Retaining Wall material suppliers in Sydney? We can even deliver products to your door.

Materials in the Raw has a Commercial Division specialising in supply and delivery of a wide range of premium retaining wall products.

Now that you know where to buy high-quality materials for your retaining wall projects, let’s find out the benefits you get in building one in your landscape, from appearance to functionality.

1. Improve your Landscape Aesthetics
Retaining walls are a beautiful addition to your home's landscaping. Not only do they allow you to make the most of your space, but they can also improve the appearance of your property.

You and your family will be able to enjoy a stunning landscape with walls raised with flowers beds, different designs, heights and colours.

Build a natural stone appearance or even a modern design retaining wall, with the wide variety of materials available at Materials in the Raw.

Did you know that the Tasman block is the premium retaining wall product for vertical and very high retaining walls? Its natural rock face finish and colours, and purpose-made corner and capping units ensure a beautifully finished landscape.

Check out our Do-It-Yourself bundles that give you the right tools and materials to improve your outdoors with retaining walls.

You can also find affordable prices and shop all products for your retaining wall below:

- Ag Pipe
- Spirit Level
- Builders Cement
- Retaining Wall Blocks
- Aggregate
- Wheel Barrow

2. Reduce maintenance in your landscape
Retaining walls are great because they last a long time and don’t require much maintenance. You'll be able to enjoy them for many years to come, and you won't need to spend much on repairs or to have someone look after them.

At Material in the Raw, we make it even easier for you to build your retaining walls. We offer a free pick up in-store service enabling you to shop online and collect your purchase in-store.

Do you live across Sydney? Avoid delivery charges and save your time with our Click & Collect service.

3. Prevent Erosion
One of the most important benefits of retaining walls is avoided soil erosion. Sloped areas can have runoff problems, but you can prevent them by installing a retaining wall to level surfaces and stop soil from eroding on the downward slope.

4. Protect the Structure of your property
If your home is located on a lower platform than the surrounding land, there may be a risk of soil on the higher elevated area collapsing or sliding down slowly on your home or building. A retaining wall could hold back the higher level ground and protect your existing structure.

Whether building a small garden edge or an engineered retaining wall, Materials in the Raw can supply the materials you need for your construction projects Sydney wide.

- Garden Edging Walls
- Baines Tasman Blocks
- Concrete Retaining Wall Blocks
- Low Retaining Walls 0-1M
- Retaining Wall Capping
- Sandstone Retaining Wall Blocks
- Retaining Walls 1-2M
- Retaining Wall Corners
- Garden Walls

5. Help control flooding
Flooding can happen in some areas during heavy rain. If you live in a flood-prone area, you must build retaining walls and add channels or drainage pipes into the construction to provide better protection and water control.

6. Add more value to your property
Retaining walls are an aesthetic addition to any home and can increase the value of your property.

If you’re interested in selling your home in the future, retaining walls will give you a competitive edge on the market. Attractive landscaping is a sign of pride to potential buyers. Retaining walls will increase the value of your property and make it stand out among competing homes.

How to Build a Retaining Wall - Materials in the Raw | Complete Guide
Installing retaining walls requires a lot of preparation — so we’re here to help you build your project successfully!

Materials in the Raw created a complete guide about retaining walls, with all instructions to help: preparation for the wall, layout of the wall, excavation, laying the first course, install drainage, backfill and capping.

Click here to access our complete guide on How to Build a Retaining Wall.

If you would like more information or a quote on commercial retaining wall construction project pricing, contact our commercial building materials sales team here >


Why choose Materials in the Raw?
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Our experienced and passionate staff will work with you to ensure you get the job done right. All Materials in the Raw employees are trained regularly, updated with the latest products, trends and tips.

We are determined to be the best in the industry, and we go beyond building materials. Materials in the Raw has a genuine commitment to supporting local communities to maintain their strength and cleanliness.

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