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Retaining Wall Video Tutorials & How-To Guides

Whether you're a first-time DIYer or an experienced landscaper, our video tutorials walk you through every stage of retaining wall construction — from site preparation to final drainage. Built on 40 years of trade experience, these guides are designed to help you get it right the first time.

Getting Started — Planning Your Retaining Wall

Before you dig a single post hole, proper planning is essential. Our introductory guides cover:

Step-by-Step Installation Videos

1. Setting Steel Posts

Learn how to correctly space, align, and concrete-in your steel posts for a plumb, long-lasting wall. Covers post depth requirements for different wall heights and soil types. Read our detailed retaining wall post depth guide for embedment depths by wall height and soil type.

2. Installing Concrete Sleepers

Watch how to slide concrete retaining wall sleepers into your posts cleanly, handle heavy-duty 100mm sleepers safely, and manage tight corners using corner and L-posts.

3. Drainage — The Most Important Step

Poor drainage is the #1 cause of retaining wall failure. This tutorial covers ag pipe placement, weep hole positioning, and how to use our retaining wall drainage kits correctly. Read our full retaining wall drainage guide before you start.

4. Finishing & Backfilling

How to backfill correctly, compact in layers, and protect your wall long-term. Includes tips on geotextile fabric placement and gravel selection.

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Downloadable Resources

Prefer to read? Download our spec sheets, technical drawings, and installation guides from the Downloads page.

Need More Help?

Our team is available to answer technical questions. Get in touch or book a free quote and we'll walk you through the right solution for your project.

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