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Retaining Wall Tools

Retaining wall tools for building a concrete sleeper wall: tools for setting out, handling sleepers and finishing the job. This range is suited to the DIY project and the professional installer alike, and can be delivered with your sleepers and steel posts.

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All accessoriesBrackets, post caps, edge capping and drainage to finish the wall.Shop All accessories → Fence bracketsBolt a Colorbond or timber fence to your retaining wall posts.Shop Fence brackets → Post capsFinish the top of your posts.Shop Post caps → CappingPost caps and edge capping to finish a sleeper wall.Shop Capping → DrainageAg pipe, geofabric and drainage materials for behind the wall.Shop Drainage → Install consumablesShop Install consumables →

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Made for sleeper walls

Wall tools designed for concrete sleepers and steel posts.

Safer handling

Lifting equipment takes the weight of a sleeper off your hands and back.

Precision

String lines, stakes and levels keep a new wall straight along its length.

One delivery

Tools, wall accessories and materials arrive together to save a trip.

Choose the right product

The tools each stage needs.

Wall building follows the same method every time: set out, dig, set the posts, lay the sleepers, then drain and backfill. Hand tools cover most low retaining walls. The equipment you hire or buy will vary with the height of the wall, the soil and the access to your yard.

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StageToolsTip
Set outString lines, stakes, tape and marking paintCheck the line at the head and foot of the wall
DigAuger or post hole digger, shovelHole depth comes from your wall design
Set postsLevel, braces, concrete mixing gearBrace each post until the concrete cures
Install sleepersSleeper lifter, rubber malletKeep feet clear when you lay each sleeper
FinishGrinder with a diamond blade, cold galvanising paintCut outdoors and seal cut steel

Wear eye, ear and dust protection when you cut concrete or steel. Lifting gear has a load limit. Check it against the weight of your sleepers.

Complete the job

Everything else the job needs, in the same order.

Install ConsumablesShop Install Consumables → Retaining Wall DrainageAg pipe, geofabric and drainage materials for behind the wall.Shop Retaining Wall Drainage → Concrete SleepersPlain and patterned sleepers in 75–80mm and 100mm thicknesses.Shop Concrete Sleepers → AccessoriesBrackets, post caps, edge capping and drainage to finish the wall.Shop Accessories →

Order planning

Delivery, lead times and logistics

Delivery

Tools travel with your sleepers and posts on the same delivery where we can.

Lead time

Stocked lines. Usually delivered in 1–5 business days. We confirm the date with you before you pay.

Freight is priced to your delivery suburb for most metro areas, or will be confirmed with you before payment.

Delivery and pick up options are shown on each product. Wait for our confirmation before arranging transport or attending for pick up.

Questions

Before you order.

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What tools do I need to build a retaining wall?

For a low sleeper wall, the essential list is short: string lines and stakes, a level, a way to dig the post holes, and something to lift the sleepers. A hammer and a grinder are handy for the rest. Good quality tools make the job quicker, which is one of their many benefits.

Should I buy or hire?

Our advice: hire the big items and buy the small ones. Hiring an auger for a day is usually cheaper than buying one. A sleeper lifter can be worth owning if you construct walls often, and it will save money over time. We can advise on what is optional for your job.

Are these tools for block walls or other structures?

No. Blocks, bricks and stones need different tools, and so do pool fencing, gates and other structures. This range is for the sleeper wall industry: walls that retain soil for garden beds, driveways and outdoor space. A sleeper wall retains soil with posts and sleepers, not with the mass of the wall.

How do I look after the tools and the site?

Wash concrete off tools before it sets. Cleaning is easier on the day. Lay boards over grass to protect the surface where you carry sleepers. Sealing cut steel with cold galvanising paint restores its durability.

Can a first-timer do this?

A low wall is a fair undertaking for a careful first-timer. The features that matter are straight lines, plumb posts and good drainage. Strength comes from the footing forms and concrete, so do not rush them. Taller walls need an engineer.

Is the range complete?

The range on this website is limited to the tools we see used on sleeper wall construction. If you need something for installation that is not listed, ask us. We create each quote with ease of delivery in mind.

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