We design, engineer, and build complex retaining systems for sites that demand more than standard solutions. Reinforced concrete, cantilever, anchored, and geogrid systems. Serious engineering for serious retaining.
Tall retaining heights, heavy surcharge loads, poor soil conditions, tight boundaries, water tables, adjacent structures — these are the situations where standard retaining wall systems reach their limits. Complex sites need engineered solutions designed from first principles.
METCON builds engineered retaining structures across Sydney, working with structural and geotechnical engineers to deliver retaining systems matched to the specific conditions of your site. Reinforced concrete, cantilever walls, soil nails, ground anchors, mechanically stabilised earth — whatever the site demands.
Whether it's a basement retaining wall on a harbourside development or a 6-metre cut-and-retain on a steep hillside — we bring the engineering capability and construction experience to solve it properly.
Every engineered retaining project follows our structured five-step process. No off-the-shelf solutions — every system is designed for your specific site.
We assess the site conditions, coordinate geotechnical investigation where needed, and gather the data the engineer needs to design the right retaining system.
A structural engineer (with geotechnical input) designs the retaining system — wall type, dimensions, reinforcement, drainage, and construction methodology.
We develop the detailed construction methodology — staging, temporary works, propping, dewatering, and traffic management. Quoted and scheduled clearly.
Our team constructs the retaining system per the engineer's specification. Critical stages are inspected, anchor loads are tested, and everything is documented.
Engineer inspects and certifies the completed structure. You receive full documentation — design, test results, photos, and certificates for council and project records.
Structural design, geotechnical coordination, documented construction, and engineer certification. Everything the site demands, properly delivered.
Whether it's a development site, a steep slope, or a basement excavation — send us the engineering brief and site details. We'll give you a clear methodology and price. The harder the site, the more we can help.
Back to Retaining Walls