Ace of Blades - Sydney bricklayers since 2005

Ace of Blades / Areas / Inner West / Balmain

Brick fences and retaining walls in Balmain.

Balmain 2041 - Inner West

About Balmain

Balmain's Victorian terraces, sandstone cottages, and inter-war housing sit on tight, often sloping harbourside blocks. Council heritage controls cover most streets.

Brick fences

Brick fences in Balmain.

Brick fence work is heritage-grade: period brick matching, decorative caps, sandstone elements, and the option of wrought-iron infills. Combined retaining work is common given the slope.

What we handle

  • Demolition of existing fences
  • Concrete footings
  • Bricklaying: face brick, render, paint
  • Piers, capping, decorative detailing
  • Gates and aluminium-slat infills
  • Combined retaining-and-fence builds

See more on our brick fences page, or talk through styles on the brick fence design page.

Heritage style brick fence by Ace of Blades, representative of work in Balmain
Retaining wall and brick fence by Ace of Blades, representative of work in Balmain

Retaining walls

Retaining walls in Balmain.

Retaining work is substantial: tall engineered concrete-block walls where the lot drops sharply toward the water, modest builds on flatter sections. Rendered, painted, or sandstone-faced finishes that match the heritage character are standard.

What we handle

  • Site assessment and engineered design
  • Demolition of existing structures
  • Excavation and concrete footings
  • Reinforced concrete block construction
  • Drainage and tanking
  • Render, paint, or face-block finishes

See more on our retaining walls page, or read about engineering on the retaining wall design page.

Cast stone piers with wrought iron gates and infills, North Shore
Retaining wall with bin enclosure and brick fence in Maroubra, Sydney
Heritage style brick fence in Willoughby, Sydney
Retaining wall with brick fence and entry steps in Maroubra, Sydney

Get in touch

Tell us about your project in Balmain.

Send through your site details and any styles you like, or call 0424 282 512.