We design, engineer, and build timber retaining walls for residential properties across Sydney. Treated pine, hardwood, and combination systems. Properly engineered timber — not just stacked logs.
Timber retaining walls blend naturally with gardens and landscapes, cost less than concrete or stone, and are well suited to residential sites up to moderate heights. But the key is using the right timber, the right treatment, the right connections, and proper drainage.
METCON builds timber retaining walls using H4 or H5 treated pine or durable hardwood, with galvanised steel posts or deadman anchoring systems. Every wall is designed by a structural engineer with drainage specified for the site conditions.
Whether it's a simple garden terrace or a full boundary retaining wall — we build timber walls that are engineered to perform, not just stacked and hoped for the best.
From simple garden borders to full-height engineered retaining walls, we handle all timber retaining wall construction.
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Treated Pine Walls
H4 treated pine sleepers with galvanised steel posts set in concrete footings. The most cost-effective timber retaining system with proven long-term performance.
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Hardwood Walls
Durable Australian hardwood retaining walls for a premium natural finish. Ironbark, spotted gum, and other Class 1 durability timbers.
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Crib & Log Walls
Interlocking timber crib walls and horizontal log retaining systems. Suitable for curved walls, garden edges, and lower retaining applications.
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Post & Rail Systems
Steel or timber posts with horizontal rails and timber sleeper infill. Engineered for the wall height and soil conditions on your site.
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Drainage Systems
Ag pipe, geofabric, and gravel drainage layers behind every wall. Correct drainage is what keeps timber walls upright and prevents premature rot.
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Terracing & Stepped Walls
Multiple timber wall tiers stepping down a slope to create level garden beds and usable outdoor areas. Each tier independently designed.
Every timber retaining wall follows our structured five-step process. Engineered, drained, and documented from start to finish.
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Step 01
Site Assessment
We measure the wall requirements, assess soil type, note drainage conditions, and identify the best timber system and treatment level for your site.
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Step 02
Engineering Design
A structural engineer designs the wall — timber sizes, post spacing, footing depth, and drainage. Matched to your specific height, soil, and surcharge conditions.
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Step 03
Excavation & Posts
We excavate for footings and drainage. Steel or timber posts are set in concrete at the specified depth and spacing, ready for timber placement.
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Step 04
Wall & Drainage
Timber sleepers or rails are installed between posts. Ag pipe drainage, geofabric, and gravel are placed behind the wall before controlled backfill.
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Step 05
Handover & Certification
Engineer inspects the completed wall. You receive design drawings, construction photos, and certification for your records or council requirements.
/ What you get
A timber wall that lasts — not just looks good this year.
Engineering design, proper drainage, quality treated timber, and full documentation. Built to last decades, not just seasons.
Any landscaper can stack timber. We engineer timber walls. Proper treatment, proper drainage, proper engineering — because a timber wall that isn't designed right is a timber wall that falls over.
Engineer-Designed
Every wall is structurally designed — not guessed from a YouTube video.
Quality Timber
H4/H5 treated pine or Class 1 durability hardwood — the right timber for in-ground contact.
Licensed Builder
Meteora Constructions Pty Ltd — fully licensed in NSW with all required insurances.
Proper Drainage
Ag pipe, geofabric, and gravel behind every wall. No drainage = no wall lifespan.
Council Ready
Documentation and certification for council DA, CDC, or exempt development requirements.
40+ Years Experience
Hands-on Sydney building experience going back to the 1970s.
/ Where we work
Sydney-wide timber retaining wall services.
We build timber retaining walls across Sydney — from garden terraces on the North Shore to full boundary walls in the western suburbs.
MosmanManlyCremorneLane CoveChatswoodHornsbyParramattaStrathfieldBurwoodConcordHunters HillDrummoyneFive DockLeichhardtNewtownSurry HillsPaddingtonBondiRandwickCoogeeMaroubraSutherlandHurstvilleKogarahCronullaEngadinePenrithLiverpoolCampbelltownWollongongCentral Coast+ Greater Sydney
/ Sydney coverage
Servicing Sydney metro & surrounding NSW regions
/ Need a timber wall? Let's get it right
Send us some photos.
Take a few photos of the slope and send them through with the approximate length and height. We'll recommend the best timber system and give you a clear quote. No obligation.
