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.
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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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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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