Design
We strive to understand our client’s requirements and needs.
Our experienced design engineers and project team work closely with our clients to establish the most efficient solution for the particular project.
Supply
We source and supply all the products and materials required for your retaining wall.
Products that we regularly supply are retaining wall blocks, soil reinforcement, engineered fill, gravel and concrete.
Construct
We have been constructing retaining walls in Australia for over 40 years.
We have built a specialized project management and construction team who tend to project specific client needs.
Certification
3rd party certification is second nature to us. Whether to R57 or AS4678 we can efficiently certify any of our constructions to satisfy client requirements.
Allan Block Retaining Walls
Split textured Allan blocks are ideal for building large, strong, durable retaining walls.
These retaining walls walls have the capability to create convex or concave curves, straight walls, right angle corners, steps and terraced walls.
Features include:
- near vertical or setback walls
- RTA/Main roads approved
- pitched frame finish
Concrete Sleeper Retaining Walls
Concrete sleeper retaining walls are a unique product that combines the strength and durability of concrete with the beauty of a wood grain finish. The durable concrete composition never rots so it provides a quality finish that looks great and lasts a lifetime.
Our association with Concrib means only the finest quality concrete sleeper retaining walls are constructed using a highly resistant ‘shieldcoat’ concrete sealant. This ensures the walls remain aesthetically pleasing for years to come.
Crib Block Retaining Walls
Precast concrete crib retaining walls were originally developed in New Zealand where there was a requirement for a retaining wall that did not crack when constructed in areas where earth movements may be encountered. Over a period of some years, variations in the components of the crib system have been developed to suit production, construction techniques and specific local requirements with the aim of achieving cost benefits to all.
Crib retaining walls are gravity retaining walls, constructed from interlocking precast concrete components. They can be used wherever a retaining wall is needed – including building sites, driveways and garden areas. The high quality precast concrete components provide for long-term durability and will not rot or warp. The spaces in the face of the crib wall can be planted with flowers, shrubs or creepers. This allows the wall to blend in with any existing or proposed environment. Furthermore, they can easily be adapted to accommodate convex and concave curves.
Gabion Retaining Walls
UCBC can design and install gabion retaining walls, rock mattresses, rock blankets and rip rap for flood and scour protection. UCBC recently installed gabions to construct a retention basin at Aus Post in Chullora for ADCO. UCBC can also install structural gabion retaining walls and decorative gabion walls such as the wall at Masters Hoxton Park which contains vintage aviation memorabilia.
UCBC have intimate relationships with gabion baskets suppliers as well as rock suppliers and quarries in and around the Sydney area. This enables UCBC to give clients the best retaining wall price and service possible.
Keystone Retaining Walls
The Keystone retaining wall system is robust and strong, available in standard and flush face finishes ideal for both straight and curved walls. The patented interlocking pin connecting system is best suited for engineered walls up to 15 metres in height.
Available in charcoal, almond and natural colours, keystone blocks are durable, versatile, blend into the environmental landscape, have a strong strength to weight ratio and allow for design creativity.
UCBC has developed strong ties with Austral Masonry and rank amongst the highest purchasers of Keystone retaining wall blocks in Australia. A large portion of our work is Keystone wall based, enabling us to continually be competitive when tendering for projects requiring this type of retaining wall.
Reinforced Core-filled Block Retaining Walls
Block-work retaining walls are used in a broad range of projects due to their high design load capabilities. UCBC are competent installers of steel reinforced blockwork walls.
UCBC’s strong relationships with masonry, steel and concrete suppliers help UCBC to provide a turnkey solution for blockwork retaining walls. Services available include footing excavation, scheduling, ordering and placing of steel, procurement of concrete and pumping services if required right through to laying blocks, rendering and certification.
UCBC have constructed this type of retaining wall for RMS highway work at Picton for Burton Contractors, Fairwater Avenue sub division for TRN and within an Electrical Sub-station for Transgrid and Alstom in Greystanes.
Stacked Rock Retaining Walls
UCBC can design and construct stacked rock or sandstone boulder retaining walls of all sizes. Usually the walls are built in landscaped areas as retaining walls but this system is also popular with engineers for use in storm water drainage channels and retention basins.
As always UCBC have negotiated the most competitive supply rates around Sydney to build the most cost effective retaining wall solution for each and every client.