We design, engineer, and build sandstone retaining walls for residential, heritage, and commercial properties across Sydney. Natural stone, proper engineering. Walls that belong in the landscape.
Sydney sandstone is part of the city's character, from Circular Quay to the North Shore to the inner west. Sandstone retaining walls suit heritage homes, conservation areas, and any property where natural stone is the right aesthetic choice. But sandstone is heavy, and a sandstone wall that isn't engineered properly will move, lean, and eventually fail.
METCON builds sandstone retaining walls using properly selected, cut, and laid blocks with engineered footings and drainage. Every wall is designed by a structural engineer, whether it's a gravity wall or a reinforced system.
Whether it's restoring a heritage sandstone wall on a Federation property or building a new natural stone retaining wall on a harbourside block, we bring proper engineering and genuine stone masonry skills to every job.
If any of these sound familiar, it is worth a free site visit. We will tell you straight what your site needs.
Council heritage controls often require natural sandstone to match existing character. We understand these requirements.
Sandstone retaining walls add genuine value and character to high-end residential properties.
Extending or repairing existing sandstone walls requires proper stone selection and masonry technique.
Sandstone blends with gardens and native plantings in a way no other retaining material can match.
Old sandstone walls often lack drainage and engineering. We rebuild them properly while preserving the character.
When the brief calls for sandstone, you need a builder who understands both the material and the engineering.
Considering a sandstone wall? Send us site photos, we'll advise on the best approach and give you an honest quote.
From garden edging to tall engineered retaining walls, we handle all types of sandstone construction.
Traditional mass sandstone walls relying on their own weight for stability. Suitable for lower heights with proper footings and drainage behind.
Sandstone block face with reinforced concrete core for taller retaining applications. Combines the look of natural stone with modern structural performance.
Restoration and reconstruction of existing sandstone retaining walls. Careful stone matching, traditional mortar mixes, and sympathetic repair techniques.
Sandstone blocks laid without mortar for a natural, rustic appearance. Suitable for garden terracing and lower retaining applications with proper drainage.
Proper drainage behind sandstone walls is critical. Ag pipes, weep holes, gravel backfill, and geofabric to prevent water pressure build-up.
We source quality Sydney sandstone blocks matched for colour, density, and durability. Proper stone selection is the first step in a lasting wall.
A selection of recent sandstone retaining walls across Sydney.
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Every sandstone retaining wall follows our structured five-step process. Natural materials, modern engineering, documented results.
We inspect the site, assess soil conditions, measure wall requirements, and discuss stone selection, colour, finish, and block size to suit the setting.
A structural engineer designs the wall, footing size, wall batter, drainage, and stone sizing. Heritage projects include conservation-specific detailing.
We source and select sandstone blocks matched for your project. Blocks are inspected for quality, colour consistency, and structural suitability.
Our stonemasons build the wall course by course with proper footings, mortar joints (or dry-stacked), drainage, and backfill. Documented at every stage.
Engineer inspects the completed wall. You receive design drawings, construction photos, and certification. Heritage projects include conservation documentation.
Engineered foundations, proper drainage, quality stone, and full documentation. A wall that looks right and performs for decades.
Sandstone needs a builder who understands both the stone and the engineering. We bring both. Proper foundations, proper drainage, proper masonry, and documentation that proves it.
Experienced stonemasons who understand sandstone selection, cutting, and laying techniques.
Every wall is structurally designed, gravity, reinforced, or hybrid systems matched to your site.
Meteora Constructions Pty Ltd, fully licensed in NSW with all required insurances.
Familiar with heritage council requirements, conservation management plans, and sympathetic restoration.
Properly sourced Sydney sandstone, inspected and selected for each project.
Hands-on Sydney building experience going back to the 1970s.
Real reviews from homeowners, strata and builders.
Our sandstone wall was crumbling and the whole garden was sliding. Constantine came out the next day, explained everything clearly, and the new wall is rock solid.
Our neighbours recommended METCON and now we know why. Reliable, fair price, beautiful sandstone wall. Would use them again without hesitation.
I called three builders and METCON were the only ones who actually came to look at the site before quoting. Honest pricing, no surprises.
Straight answers from the builder. Anything else, just ask.
As a rough 2026 guide, sandstone walls in Sydney cost around $600 to $1,200 per square metre. Sawn blocks cost more than rough-cut or boulder walls. Excavation, drainage, engineering and council fees may be additional. We give you a free, itemised quote after a site visit.
It depends on the height and location. As a general guide in NSW:
We check your council's rules and handle the application for you.
In almost every case, yes. Poor drainage is the number one cause of retaining wall failure. We install ag-drainage, gravel backfill and weep holes as standard on every wall.
A standard residential wall typically takes 3 to 10 working days, depending on length, height, access and whether excavation or engineering is involved. Walls that need council approval can add 4 to 8 weeks for the approval process.
Not sure this is the right wall for your site? Compare the other systems we build, or ask the builder.
Back to Retaining WallsPlain-language guides from our team on the questions we are asked most.
We build sandstone retaining walls across Sydney, from harbourside heritage homes to new builds in the Hills District and beyond.
Whether it's a new sandstone retaining wall or restoring an existing one, send us photos and we'll recommend the best approach. Honest advice from builders who work with stone every day.
