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John  0418 358 386

Alley  0431 454 082

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John 0418 358 386

Alley 0431 454 082

Welcome to Rocksmith Construction

Welcome to Rocksmith Construction.

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 Number 1157897

Builder Restricted to Structural Landspacing

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

QBCC Licencing explained

The QBCC, or the Queensland Building and Construction Commission, is the government body that regulates the building industry.

When you don’t work in an industry everyday, it is sometimes difficult to navigate the technical aspects of your project.  A building project on the scale of your rock wall is a major investment in your home.  Unfortunately, hiring the wrong person can result in it all going wrong.  So how do you know you are hiring the right person for the job?  The first step is to ensure that the people you hire are suitably qualified and licenced.  Below is a brief explanation of licencing requirements in Queensland:

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.  We have seen examples of inexperienced, unqualified, unlicenced, or underlicenced 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 it.  Our advice is to ask for the QBCC licence number of your prospective wall builder and conduct your own online search on the QBCC website at onlineservices.qbcc.qld.gov.au.  Make sure that they hold either a Trade Contractor or Builder licence and that they are licenced to build the wall to the height agreed.  While there you can also search the licencee’s full history.  Also ask if that licence belongs to the tradesman who will actually be building your wall.  And finally, if a different operator turns up to build your retaining wall, ask for their licence number before they begin your job if possible and make sure that they are suitably qualified.

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