Natural Functional Beautiful
creating beautiful sandstone and boulder retaining walls
Natural Functional Beautiful
creating beautiful sandstone and boulder retaining walls
At Rocksmith Construction, we guide you through your build from start to finish . We can advise you on the best materials for your project to suit your needs and your budget and supply all materials at competitive prices . We source all materials in bulk quantities from local quarries and can supply them to you at wholesale prices . We also work with a professional team of Engineers and Certifiers to guarantee that your project is both functional and beautiful . We are QBCC licensed and highly experienced . This means that your project is backed by the QBCC Home Warranty Scheme. We do not hire inexperienced or unlicensed contractors to do the job for us .
Johnathon Graeme Lamb
QBCC Licence Numbers 1157897 & 15451437
Builder Restricted to Structural Landscaping
Sandstone and Boulder Retaining Wall Specialist
John : 0418 358 386
Alley : 0431 454 082
Email : admin@rocksmithconstruction.com.au
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We design and build your dream project to meet your budget and to the highest standards.
We build your dream project. We create beautiful sandstone and boulder rock retaining walls.
What We Do ?
Sandstone block and boulder rock retaining walls and sandstone steps designed and built with precision and beauty. We service the Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim and Gold Coast areas.
Working Together
At Rocksmith Construction, we guide you through your build from start to finish . We can advise you on the best materials for your project to suit your needs and your budget and supply all materials at competitive prices . We source all materials in bulk quantities from local quarries and can supply them to you at wholesale prices . We also work with a professional team of Engineers and Certifiers to guarantee that your project is both functional and beautiful . We can organise all approvals where required and ensure that your project is built to Engineering specifications and meets all Council requirements . Whether it’s a sandstone or boulder rock retaining wall, John can ensure that your project is built to the highest specifications using natural, quality materials.
Why Choose Us ?
We are QBCC licenced and highly experienced . This means that your project is backed by the QBCC Home Warranty Scheme . We do not hire inexperienced or unlicenced contractors to do the job for us and do not engage in ‘licence lending’. We do not provide quotes “off the plan” and much prefer on-site assessments where we can discuss your options with you directly . We provide obligation-free no cost quotes . Drawing on 30 years personal experience, John can design and build your project, guaranteeing that it is structurally sound, functional and a positive investment in your lifestyle and your home .
Rocksmith Construction
We build your dream project with beautiful
sandstone and bush boulder rock.
Our Customers Say It Best
Lauren
I can’t recommend them highly enough! Communication was excellent, pricing was very competitive and the quality of work is superb. John pays great attention to detail and is a delight to work with.
Renee
Could not recommend you guys enough!! Thank you for your hard work, patience and fitting us in!!
Mel
John has completed work for us twice now & does an amazing job! Great communication throughout the whole process from both John & Alley. Our yard now looks amazing. We are very happy.
Ricky
John did a fantastic job. He worked like a man on a mission. Kate and I are very happy. Thank you to you both. We will be sure to recommend your company to anyone that need your services.
Russ
John and Ally are really good to deal with, the work is very good quality and their pricing is very competitive, well recommended, thanks.
Caz
Great working with the Rocksmith team both Alley and John transformed our ideas into reality. We highly recommend Rocksmith Construction. Great work.
The QBCC, or the Queensland Building and Construction Commission, is the government body that regulates the building industry.
1. Heavy machinery operator/earthmover:– no earthmoving certificate, licence or experience required.
– cannot accept any jobs with a value of $3300 or more.
2. Site Supervisor (QBCC Licensed):
– an employee of a licenced contractor.
– cannot enter into contracts directly.
– can personally perform the work only if they also hold the required occupational licence.
3. Nominee Supervisor (QBCC Licensed):
– is responsible for supervising building work for the company.
– cannot enter into contracts directly.
– can personally perform the work only if they also hold the required occupational licence.
4. Structural landscaping (Trade) (QBCC Licensed):
– possesses a Trade Contractor Licence.
– can prepare and erect retaining walls of a height that do not require an engineering certification under a local law.
– the general maximum height of a wall before engineering is required in most local Council areas is 1 metre, so operators with this licence are generally permitted to build retaining walls up to 1 metre maximum in height but not higher than 1 metre.
5. Builder Restricted to Structural Landscaping (QBCC Licensed):
– possesses a Builder Licence.
– has more advanced qualifications and experience to manage larger and more complex projects.
– can prepare and build retaining walls to any height.
Unfortunately, it has been our experience that the industry is plagued with unscrupulous operators who mislead potential clients and build unsafe and illegal retaining walls. I often update my Facebook page with pictures of failed work so feel free to seek it out to see these fails for yourself. We have seen examples of inexperienced, unqualified, unlicensed, or under-licensed operators claim to have all of the required classes of licences when they actually don’t. This often leads to an alarming rate of safety and compliance issues and is really not worth the risk. Our advice is to always ask for the QBCC licence number of your prospective wall builder and conduct your own online search on the QBCC website at the link below. Make sure that they hold either a Trade Contractor or Builder licence and that they are licensed to build the wall to the agreed height. While there, you can also search the licensee’s full history. Also ask if that licence belongs to the tradesman who will actually be building your wall, and if a different operator turns up to build your retaining wall, ask for their licence number before they begin your job to ensure they are suitably qualified.
Unfortunately, the QBCC system itself is not particularly user-friendly and even experienced contractors often struggle to navigate the policies and requirements that apply to licenced trades. For example, if licensed contractors trade under a company name, both the company and the individual must each hold their own licence. What many people don’t realise is that if an infringement occurs, the penalty will typically be recorded against the company licence only, and doesn’t appear on the individual contractor’s licence under their name. This can make it difficult for homeowners to see the full picture when checking credentials, which is why it’s important to search both the company and the individual contractor when using the QBCC online licence tool:
When looking for us, as an example, do a licence search for both “Johnathon Lamb” and “Rocksmith Construction”.