Skip to content
Check stock, delivery and orders for Melbourne building supplies.Check stock, delivery and ordersTrade supply storefront · Melbourne owned · ABN 94 698 156 231
brBuildryTrade SupplyPickup Check hoursWarehouse pickup
TradeAccountCart
Warehouse Pickup Check hours · Warehouse pickup

Retaining

Sleeper selection guide

Plan sleeper, post, drainage and handling notes before building a retaining or landscape materials list.

Updated 16 June 2026Retaining wallRetail and trade
Send material listAll guides

Start with the wall notes

Write down wall length, height, corners, steps, soil contact and drainage assumptions before comparing sleeper systems.

  • Measure each run separately.
  • Mark corner and end post positions.
  • Keep drainage and backfill notes with the material list.

Retaining list groups

SleepersSystem, finish, length and quantity allowance.
PostsEnd, joiner and corner post positions.
DrainagePipe, aggregate, geotextile and outlet notes.
HandlingLoad size, access constraints and unloading notes.

Check before payment or pickup

  • Confirm the wall layout and post count.
  • Check engineering requirements where relevant.
  • Add drainage materials to the same list.
  • Record site access before order support.

More guides

Keep planning

Guides hub
RetainingSleeper selection guideHow to think about sleepers, posts and drainage notes before building a retaining or landscape list.