Concrete Sleeper Retaining Wall Installation
DURAWALL CAN INSTALL YOUR CONCRETE SLEEPER RETAINING WALL FOR YOU
At Durawall our team of professional licensed installers specialise solely in installing concrete retaining walls and we are experts at what we do.
We are QBCC licensed, insured and are members of Master Builders.
We have completed numerous residential and commercial projects over the years.
We are there from start to completion!
We always take great pride to make sure that each job is done to the highest standard and the site is left level, neat and tidy.
It’s the little things that make the difference between a good job and a job that stands out!
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE REQUESTING A QUOTE
- We specialise in new builds - not wall replacements
- We use machinery and require sufficient room to access the site - at least 2m
- We specialise in walls over 15m in length, we are not economical building smaller walls
- The higher the wall the more access is required to accommodate a bigger machine to complete the drilling
- We do not install walls over 1m height without building approval and engineering
WHAT IS YOUR PROJECT?
Residential new build
Just bought a block of land? Or would you like to level off your yard to provide more usable space for an extension or outdoor living and recreational area?
Commercial applications
When it comes to choosing the best retaining wall solution for your client's property or commercial premises the Durawall concrete sleeper retaining wall system is hard to beat!
TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF OUR RECENT PROJECTS
Want to see how our walls are constructed?
Take a look at the action footage taken at one of our job sites at Tarragindi. It gives you an idea of the process involved in the construction of a Durawall concrete sleeper retaining wall.
DIY INSTALLATION
The Durawall concrete sleeper retaining wall can easily be installed by yourself thanks to the slim profile and simple design. We’ve prepared a useful guide for you to download or give us a call if you need more information.
FAQ
Most frequently asked questions
The benefits of using a Durawall concrete sleeper retaining wall are numerous:
Durable – it will last at least 4 times longer than a timber wall
Maintenance free – concrete sleepers will not rot, burn, warp, split or flake and is resistant to termites/white ants
Although you will pay a little extra upfront, the cost difference is insignificant over the life of the product. It’s a big job to remove a failed retaining wall…do it right the first time!
Our standard concrete sleeper retaining wall system is engineered to reach a height of 4m high.
They are manufactured from 40mpa industrial strength, steel reinforced, premium concrete. Essentially 2 times the strength of driveway concrete!!
Council requires that any walls over 1m in height or a combined retaining wall and fence 2m or over require a building approval. Furthermore, any retaining wall that is less than 1.5m away from a building or other retaining wall also requires approval.
In general, if your wall needs council approval, you need engineering.
The Durawall concrete sleeper retaining wall system has a standard engineered design which reduces the cost for you.
YES, due to the slim profile and simple design it can easily be installed by yourself. Feel free to ask us for advice.
Yes, the Durawall retaining wall system has been designed to handle the attachment of a fence, either Colorbond or timber. We stock fence brackets that directly attach to the steel posts allowing an easy fence addition. We recommend increasing the hole depth by 600mm to allow for fence load.
The Durawall concrete sleeper retaining wall has been engineered to last 60 years *
*excludes the previous design 1440 x 200 x 55 sleeper and concrete post system which has since been discontinued.
A penetrative sealer can be used which gives the advantage of a true richer colour and provides a better range of colour options. The colour sealer can be applied after the wall has been installed.