Galvanised steel posts, reinforced concrete sleepers, ag-pipe drainage and clean backfill — the most popular retaining wall in Melbourne's new estates.
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Concrete sleeper walls are the go-to for boundary and garden retaining in Melbourne's growth suburbs. They go up fast, don't rot like timber, and come in plain grey, charcoal and textured finishes that suit modern homes.
The strength is in the posts. We set galvanised H or C posts in concrete footings at the depth and spacing your wall height and soil need, slot in reinforced concrete sleepers, then install ag-pipe and gravel backfill behind. Walls over 1 metre are built to an engineer's design with a building permit.
Not sure which one? We'll talk you through it at the measure and bring samples.
Clean and classic — the most common choice.
Coloured sleepers to match Colorbond fences and modern facades.
The look of timber or stone with the life of concrete.
We can set posts to take a Colorbond or timber fence above the wall — ask our sister company, Mickleham Fencing.
Walls that step down with your boundary so the top line stays neat.
Over 1 m? We organise engineering and the building permit.
| Job | Indicative price (inc. GST) |
|---|---|
| Concrete sleeper wall (installed) | $350–$600 per m² |
| Timber sleeper wall, for comparison | $250–$450 per m² |
Indicative 2026 Melbourne ranges for standard access. Your price depends on size, access, excavation, slope and finish — you get a fixed written quote after a free on-site measure.
Free on-site visit. We check levels, access, soil and drainage, then give you a fixed written price.
Excavation, compacted crushed-rock base, formwork, steel reo and vapour barrier — the bit you never see.
Australian premix pumped or barrowed in, screeded to falls, then finished — broom, trowel, coloured or exposed.
Control joints saw-cut, surface sealed, site cleaned up. You get care instructions and a slab that lasts.
Up to 1 metre is common without engineering. Higher walls are absolutely possible but need an engineer's design and a building permit, with bigger posts and deeper footings.
For most jobs, yes. They cost more up front but don't rot, aren't eaten by termites and need no maintenance, so they usually work out cheaper over the life of the wall.
Yes — the posts can be extended to carry a fence, or a fence can be set behind the wall. Our sister company Mickleham Fencing can do the fence in the same job.
A typical 15–20 metre boundary wall takes two to three days: post holes and footings, then sleepers, drainage and backfill once the concrete has set.
Tell us a little about the job and we'll book a free on-site measure — usually within 48 hours.
No obligation · On-site measure within 48 hours · Fixed written price
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · Quality Australian materials