Gabion Baskets

Very easy. No DIY experience is necessary. The cages are delivered flat-packed. To put them together, you simply lift up the corners and attach them using helicals. It takes approximately 2-5 mins to complete

You will need x4 helicals so that you can connect the corners of your gabion basket. Select x5 if you wish to use a helical to close the lid. However, most people use the free tying wire included with every order to close the lid.

Helicals are sold in lengths of 1m or 67.5cm. If the height of your cage does not match, you will need to cut the helical to size so that it fits correctly.

On every product page, we have added a ‘Frequently Bought Together’ section that outlines accessories you might want to accompany your basket. They include the following:

• Assembly : Every order includes free tying wire, which provides full structural integrity to BS EN standards for attaching corners and lids. Many of our customers opt to use helicals or clips instead of the tying wire as they speed up the installation process.
• Filling: The most common option is 6G gabion stone. 6G stone is suitable for projects that require drainage, such as retaining walls. If your project does not require drainage, it is possible to fill with many types of material, including bricks, wood, glass and recycled bottles.
• Drainage: If you are retaining earth, you should place a layer of geotextile between the gabion basket and the earth. This will help prevent the soil from clogging up inside the cage.
• Bulging: If your cages have a wire diameter of 3mm or 4mm and you would like to maintain a straight edge, you will need to carefully fill your basket with interlocking stones and select one or more of the following options:

1. Stone separating panel – inserted into the middle of the cage. It will reduce the pressure against the external wall caused by the stone. Separating panels can also help to save money by backfilling the basket with non-decorative material such as rubble.
2. Corner ties – will brace the corners together, reducing bulging caused by stone putting pressure against the outer wall.
3. Internal bracing – will brace the front and back, reducing bulging caused by the stone putting pressure from the inside. Internal braces can be made using the free tying wire that is included with each order.

They are delivered flat-packed and shrink-wrapped. In order to install them, simply remove the shrink wrapping, unfold and connect the corners together.

To calculate the exact amount of stone you need, please visit our gabion stone calculator.  The amount of stone required to fill the gabions in your order will be automatically calculated at checkout.

• 3mm: Standard for the construction of gabion walls up to 5m. Budget-friendly. Expect minor bulging; best where a perfectly straight, architectural edge isn’t a priority.
• 4mm: Required for 5m+ or freestanding gabion walls, seating, and walkways. Provides a sharp, architectural finish when hand-filled with interlocking rocks.
• 5mm: Premium choice for high/freestanding gabion walls and public spaces. Offers maximum precision and uniformity. Ideal for rounded stone or high-traffic seating.

Very easy. No DIY experience is necessary. The cages are delivered flat-packed. To put them together, simply lift up the corners and attach them using helicals. It takes approximately 2-5 mins to complete. Watch the video above, or we have a blog showing you how to assemble a gabion.

Galfan wire mesh is often referred to as ‘triple life’. This refers to the corrosion and abrasion resistance of the coating being approximately three times the strength of standard galvanised coating. Our entire range of cages have been Galfan-coated to BS EN standards, ensuring a long lifespan.

In normal environmental conditions, you can expect 50 to 120 years  (depending on Galfan vs PVC coating) if the gabion meets the British Manufacturing standards for corrosion protection (BS EN 10244-2:2009). There are a lot of cheaper products entering the market which are made with inferior materials, offering far less corrosion resistance and a much shorter lifespan. They would not be suited to larger and more critical construction jobs, such as retaining walls and preventing erosion.

• The structure is lower than 1.5m tall
• The structure is retaining flat earth
• The structure is not retaining heavy loads such as roads or buildings
• The ground does not have a lot of groundwater

You will need a Civil Engineer’s calculations if your structure meets the following criteria:

• The structure is taller than 1.5m
• The structure is retaining sloped earth
• The structure is retaining heavy loads such as roads or buildings
• The ground has a lot of groundwater

If in doubt, we recommend that you double-check your project with a Civil Engineer.

Simply place the gabions at an angle to each other and use a panel to fill the gap between them. Watch the video above or read these step-by-step instructions. It is possible to make any curved shape you want. Take a look at the following example case studies

• Circular planter – one of our regular customers constructed a circular planter surrounding a tree.
• S shaped bench – another customer created an S shaped bench in Birmingham’s Pocket Park

A gabion is a square or rectangular metal cage manufactured using steel wire. Often referred to as a gabion basket or gabion cage, they are traditionally used by landscapers and to stop erosion.