Price Guide 2026
Sandstone Log Prices Sydney
Sandstone log pricing works differently from sleepers: logs are natural quarry stock in various lengths, sold by quote rather than a fixed per-unit shelf price. That said, you can budget one accurately — here’s how the costs assemble, and how the whole-of-life numbers compare against timber and concrete sleeper walls.
How Log Pricing Assembles
The quote is driven by tonnage: a 300x300mm log runs roughly 0.2–0.25 tonnes per lineal metre, and a wall’s stone need is (wall length × courses × section weight). Delivery is the second line — suburb distance and whether a crane truck is needed. Site handling is yours or your landscaper’s: a day of mini-excavator hire typically covers a garden wall.
Because logs come straight off the Glenorie quarry, there’s no yard margin in the middle — and combining logs with crushed sandstone backfill in one load trims the freight per tonne.
Stone vs Sleepers: the 30-Year Ledger
Treated pine sleeper walls are the cheapest to build and the most expensive to own: a 15–20 year life means at least one full rebuild (demolition, disposal, new wall) inside 30 years. Concrete sleepers last but stay grey. A sandstone log wall costs more on day one, then simply exists — no maintenance beyond enjoying it, weathering into the garden rather than out of it, and adding stone-wall value at every valuation.
Current Stock
Retaining Wall Cost Comparison (10m × 0.9m wall)
| Wall Type | Upfront Materials | Typical Life | 30-Year Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treated pine sleepers | Lowest | 15–20 years | One full rebuild + disposal costs |
| Concrete sleepers & steel | Mid | 40+ years | Durable, industrial appearance |
| Sandstone split logs | Higher (quote) | Generations | Zero rebuilds, improves with age, adds value |
| Sandstone boulders | Quote (often cheapest stone) | Generations | Rustic, needs more horizontal space |
Split logs, boulders and backfill quoted per job from the quarry — send wall length, height and suburb for a free itemised price.
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Send us your measurements and we'll calculate quantities, confirm current stock and quote delivery to your suburb — usually the same business day. Or visit the quarry to see the stone in person before you order.
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Sandstone Log Prices Delivered Across Sydney
Every pallet leaves the quarry at Glenorie in the Hills District and is delivered by flatbed or crane truck to sites across greater Sydney, the Central Coast and the Blue Mountains. Tell us your suburb when you request a quote and delivery is priced with the stone. Quarry collection is free.
Hills District
Castle Hill, Kellyville, Dural, Glenorie (quarry)
North Shore
Chatswood, Mosman, St Ives, Hornsby
Northern Beaches
Manly, Dee Why, Mona Vale, Avalon
Eastern Suburbs
Bondi, Randwick, Vaucluse, Maroubra
Inner West
Marrickville, Leichhardt, Strathfield, Balmain
Sydney CBD & Inner City
Surry Hills, Paddington, Glebe, Pyrmont
Sutherland Shire & Southern Sydney
Cronulla, Miranda, Engadine, Hurstville
Western Sydney
Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, Rouse Hill
South West Sydney
Liverpool, Camden, Campbelltown, Narellan
Central Coast & Blue Mountains
Gosford, Wyong, Springwood, Katoomba
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do sandstone logs cost per metre?
Split logs are quoted by job rather than shelf-priced, driven by tonnage (roughly 0.2–0.25t per lineal metre of log) plus delivery. Send your wall length and height for a free quote with exact quantities.
Are sandstone logs more expensive than timber sleepers?
Upfront, yes. Over the life of the wall, no — treated pine needs a full rebuild inside 15–20 years while stone lasts generations. If you plan to hold the property, stone is usually the cheaper wall.
What else do I need to budget for a log wall?
Machine hire (mini-excavator class), road base for the footing, crushed sandstone or spalls for drainage backfill, ag-pipe, and delivery. We can quote the full stone-and-backfill package in one delivery.
Is delivery included in sandstone log prices?
Quotes itemise delivery by suburb and access — kerbside tipper or crane truck. Collection from the Glenorie quarry is possible for small quantities with a suitable trailer.
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