Landscaping FAQs

Yes. ELC holds QBCC licence 15605601, covering residential fencing and associated works in Queensland.

Yes. ELC builds custom single and double gates, including powder-coated steel frames. Double gates on recent jobs have been sized for practical vehicle and equipment access. The width is worked out during the onsite quote based on your access needs.

Yes. Several of ELC’s fencing jobs sit directly on top of retaining walls, including a 1.8-metre run along the rear of a stepped retaining wall. Brad assesses the specific site during the onsite quote and works out the right post and footing approach for the conditions. Take a look at this Gladstone landscaping project with a sloping block and engineered retaining walls.

Yes. Old fence removal and disposal is priced into the job. If you prefer to remove the existing fence yourself, you can do so, but ELC will provide guidance on what needs to be removed and how to prepare the site.

Every job is different, so installation timing depends on the specific requirements of the project and ELC’s travel schedule. The team will discuss the expected timing with you based on your job.

Every site is different, so ELC quotes on the actual job rather than publishing a blanket per-metre rate. A phone consultation gives you a rough estimate before anyone visits, so you know early whether the numbers are workable.

Standard residential fencing in Queensland has set height limits before council approval is required. The Team will flag any approval requirements during the site visit based on your specific boundary and location.

In Queensland, dividing fence costs are generally shared equally between neighbours. Negotiating that arrangement and serving any required notices is the owner’s responsibility before ELC books the job.

COLORBOND® steel comes in a wide range of colours. The team can walk you through the options during the onsite quote, including colours that perform well in Gladstone conditions.

Yes, we provide full design and installation services, ensuring your landscape is not only beautiful but also functional and well suited to our natural environment.

Absolutely! We handle both residential and commercial landscaping projects of all sizes. We specialise in landscaping for new builds.

The time frame varies based on the scope of the project, but we will provide an estimated timeline during the consultation.

Yes. Garden steps integrated into a retaining wall are a common add-on, particularly where you need easier access between levels. We have done this across a range of wall heights and styles.

Yes. If a wall is on its way out and you need time before committing to the full job, we can secure the existing wall to prevent further movement or damage. That interim make-safe step gives you time without letting the problem get worse.

Yes. Removal of the old wall is included in our service where you are replacing one. If you want to free up space, widen the driveway, or shift the wall to a new position, we quote the full scope as one job.

Yes. Some of the most satisfying jobs we have done involved sites where other contractors walked away. Tight access excavation and setting H-posts where machinery cannot easily reach is something we have handled across Gladstone. We assess access during the site visit and quote accordingly.

It depends on the height, location, and whether a boundary is involved. We will advise you on what applies to your specific job during the on-site consultation. Approval requirements are not something you should have to research yourself.

Yes. If it is part of a new development and the wall has to meet site requirements, we are across the compliance side. Our Builder Restricted to Structural Landscaping licence (QBCC #15605601) means we can work directly with builders and developers without adding an extra layer of coordination.

Yes. Because we hold a Builder Restricted to Structural Landscaping licence (QBCC #15605601), we can provide the required engineering certification directly.

Leaning, cracking, bowing out at the base, or rot in a timber wall are all signs the structure is compromised. In some cases a repair is practical; in most cases a failing wall needs to come out. We assess this on-site and give you an honest answer. If the wall is actively dangerous, we can make it safe first while you decide on the full replacement.

Every wall is different: height, length, access, drainage requirements, and whether an old wall needs to come out first all affect the price. We do not publish a single per-metre rate because a figure without context sets the wrong expectations. What we do is come to your site, look at the actual job, and give you a clear written quote. Book a free on-site consultation and we will give you a number that means something.

The honest answer: engineering turnaround, council approvals where they apply, machinery access on tight sites, wet weather, and occasionally a neighbour needing to agree on a boundary wall. We flag these early so they do not catch you off guard. Most of these are predictable once we have seen the site.

We can terrace a sloping backyard using stepped walls, integrate garden steps between levels, and design walls that follow the contours of the site rather than forcing a single-height solution.

In Queensland, walls over one metre generally require engineering. Because ELC holds a Builder Restricted to Structural Landscaping licence, we manage the engineering and sign-off process directly rather than leaving it to you to coordinate. We will tell you upfront whether your wall needs to go to the engineer, and what that means for timing.

Yes. Our concrete garden edging is available in a variety of colours and decorative stamped patterns, so you can select a finish that suits your home and landscaping.

Either way works. We install garden edging as a standalone service if you simply want to refresh your existing lawn and garden beds, or we can include it as part of a complete landscaping project.

Yes. Permanent concrete borders mean mowing follows a clean, solid edge rather than a soft, uneven one. It also reduces the time spent tidying ragged edges between jobs.

Yes. Pine sleeper edging is available for projects where a natural timber finish works better, or where the edging is part of a larger landscaping job alongside new garden beds, turf, or rock.

We offer concrete garden edging and pine sleeper edging. The best option depends on the look you want, the layout of your garden, and whether the edging forms part of a larger landscaping project.

Concrete edging creates a defined barrier between your lawn and garden beds. It prevents grass from pushing into the mulch and keeps your garden looking cleaner without constant attention.