Epsom is about 7 km north of the Bendigo CBD and had a population of about 5,000 at the 2021 census. Compared with the hilly south of the city, the ground here is much flatter, and Bendigo Creek runs through the area. That changes what retaining walls are used for: less cutting into steep slopes, and more about raising levels, holding fill and managing water.
Bendigo Retaining Walls connects Epsom homeowners with a local, registered and insured retaining wall builder for a free, no-obligation quote. Call 0485 557 649 to get started.
Typical retaining wall jobs in Epsom
- Low walls holding up raised garden beds, lawns and patios
- Walls around raised house pads, shed slabs and driveways
- Edging and walls between new lots on recent estates
- Rebuilding walls damaged or undermined by water
- Walls combined with drainage to direct runoff away from the house
Flooding and fill
Epsom and neighbouring Huntly were affected by floods in October 2022 and January 2024. The City of Greater Bendigo’s Epsom Huntly Waterways Study looks at Bendigo Creek, Racecourse Creek and Back Creek, and says the local landform, the network of creeks and changes associated with historical mining all contribute to flooding across a large part of the area.
If your land is in a flood overlay, check with the City of Greater Bendigo before you add fill or build walls, as a planning permit may be needed, and works shouldn’t block or redirect overland flow onto other properties. A proposed 78-lot subdivision beside Bendigo Creek in Epsom (planning scheme amendment C248gben) went to an independent planning panel in 2024, with hydrological expert evidence, which shows how closely flooding is looked at here.
Fill that could affect a neighbour’s land can also trigger a building permit for a low wall. See retaining walls and permits.
Drainage first
On flatter ground, water doesn’t drain away as quickly, so the outlet for the wall’s drainage needs careful thought. A good wall includes an ag pipe, gravel backfill and filter fabric, connected to a suitable point. See drainage behind retaining walls.
Retaining walls in Epsom: FAQ
Do I need a permit?
In Greater Bendigo, a wall of 1 metre or more needs a building permit, and so does a wall of any height on or near a boundary. Read our permit guide or ask your builder.
Is a block or sleeper wall better on flat ground?
Both work. Concrete sleepers are usually the simplest for long runs; Besser block suits rendered homes. See block and stone walls.
Can a wall stop floodwater?
A garden retaining wall isn’t a flood levee, and changing how water flows can affect neighbours. Ask the City before building anything intended to hold back water.
Nearby areas
We also connect locals with a builder in Huntly, White Hills, Ascot and North Bendigo, and across Greater Bendigo. Call 0485 557 649 for a free quote on your Epsom retaining wall.
Bendigo Retaining Walls is a referral service, not a building company. We pass your enquiry to one independent, local retaining wall builder, who inspects the site, quotes and carries out the work under their own registration and insurance. Builder registration details are provided with your quote.