Garden retaining wall

[LionCub]

Hi
I’ve been digging out my garden and was originally planning to build a mortar-less retaining wall myself with a friend. Things have dragged on and the friend can no longer help plus I’m up against it time wise to get complete.
I’ve gone to some builders for quotes on building a concrete block wall. I’ve been put off rendered walls after reading some comments about them. So my question is what do people suggest? Wood sleepers, concrete blocks rendered? Or blocks behind with bricks on the front?
I’ve been told £4000 for a block wall and £7000 for a the wall to have red bricks on show. I don’t own a million pound house so cost is more important than appearance.
My earth is very chalky as you can see and this has been exposed for over a year with no issues. Any help would be appreciated

 

[23vc]

As you’d expect, the most durable with least risk of failure is the brick. But if the wall was detailed and damp proofed properly render would also work, although appearance would probably deteriorate over time due to the damp weather. 1.35m is way beyond the remit of sleepers. Gabion baskets also exist…

 

[noseall]

Hi
I’ve been digging out my garden and was originally planning to build a mortar-less retaining wall myself with a friend. Things have dragged on and the friend can no longer help plus I’m up against it time wise to get complete.
I’ve gone to some builders for quotes on building a concrete block wall. I’ve been put off rendered walls after reading some comments about them. So my question is what do people suggest? Wood sleepers, concrete blocks rendered? Or blocks behind with bricks on the front?
I’ve been told £4000 for a block wall and £7000 for a the wall to have red bricks on show. I don’t own a million pound house so cost is more important than appearance.
My earth is very chalky as you can see and this has been exposed for over a year with no issues. Any help would be appreciated

7n blocks laid flat with a facing 1/2 brick wall in front, diminishing to a solid 225mm wall nearer the top.

 

[stevie888]

Gabion baskets very easy to diy and very effective. You can use hardcore for the bulk of the fill with nice stone at the front and top which keeps costs down.

 

[Cheslea2010]

Would second Gabion Baskets. Pretty straight forward to construct and if done right can look much nicer than a brick wall.

 

[Tetrarch]

Big fan of gabion baskets. This was a temporary install

Now planning it's much bigger brother to fill this gap in a single sheet. You can get 12' x 6' sheets of 2" galvanised mesh for £82

Regards

Tet