Description
Build it yourself. We'll make sure it's done right.
Three clear levels of on-site support designed for DIY homeowners who want professional guidance without the full labour cost.
1. DIY Gabion Starter (Standard) — $297
Get the right direction before you start.
1-hour on-site consultation. Perfect for the DIY homeowner who wants an experienced set of eyes over the project before buying materials or starting construction.
What's included:
- 1-hour on-site assessment & full site/project review
- Establish ideal datum and set-out point
- Wall height, level guidance & step-up/step-down planning (for walls over 1m high)
- Foundation & base preparation advice
- Drainage and geotextile recommendations
- Flat-face vs stepped-wall advice
- Gabion cage & rock/material recommendations
- Answers to all your project-specific questions
The outcome: You leave with complete clarity on what you're building, what you need, and what to watch out for — so you don't waste money or time on the wrong approach.
2. DIY Gabion Pro — $497 (Most Popular)
Learn the methods. Build it yourself with confidence.
2-hour hands-on on-site consultation + ongoing support while you build. For the homeowner who wants more than advice — they want to see and learn the correct methods.
Everything in the Starter package, PLUS:
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Foundation & Base Preparation — Practical methods, tips and techniques for getting the base right from day one.
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Stacked Gabion Design — For walls over 1m high an engineered method designed to save thousands on materials and site works
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Slopes & Step-Ups — How to handle changes in ground level cleanly with simple solutions
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Our Straight-Wall Method + Laser Level — Live demonstration of how we keep walls straight and aligned. Laser level brought on site for accurate checks.
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Signature Gabion Steps — Demonstration of our custom-designed gabion step system and exactly how the cages are assembled and connected.
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Cage Assembly — Hands-on demo of crimp gun, clips/hog rings, spirals, cage connections and assembly sequence.
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Rock Filling — How to place and pack rock for a tight, stable and attractive finished face.
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Practical Know-How — The small details that make a big difference, learned from years of building these walls.
Also included: Material quantity guidance · Supplier recommendations · Delivery advice · Ongoing phone/message support while you build · Bonus: Free crimp gun hire for the duration of your project.
3. Gabion Project Partner — $1,497
The Complete Gabion Partnership, From Plan to Completion !!
Build it yourself. We'll guide you from start to finish. For larger, more complex, or higher-value projects where you want maximum certainty. We stay involved at the three most critical stages of your build. Everything Included from Standard and Pro +
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Visit 1 — Plan It Right: Full site assessment, datum and set-out, wall heights/lengths/configuration, slopes and step-ups, foundation plan, drainage strategy, cage layout, rock requirements, access and construction sequence.
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Visit 2 — Build It Right: Foundation/base check, cage assembly and connections, alignment and straight-wall method (laser level on site), stacked gabion designs for walls over 1m, step-ups/step-downs, signature gabion steps, rock placement and filling technique.
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Visit 3 — Finish It Right: Final on-site review of completed wall — finished alignment, connections, rock face, overall appearance, any remaining issues, final questions answered.
Also included: Priority phone/message support · Custom material package calculation (cages + hardware + geotextile + rock + delivery) · Free crimp gun hire for the full duration · Laser level on site · Proprietary gabion step system demonstration and guidance.
Love It or We'll Fix It Guarantee: If after the three visits you're still not confident the wall is right, we'll return and finish the wall for you at no charge.
