A beautiful stone retaining wall with lush greenery and flowers, creating a peaceful and natural landscape.
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Scott is a professional in every aspect. Great communicator, open and transparent quoting and quality craftsmanship. I would have no hesitation in recommending Scott for any building project.

Build retaining wall

$2,000

Aron completed the jobs to a very high standard. I would highly recommend him.

Repair fence, retaining wall, clean patio etc

$200

Great work. Fit our schedule - very happy with job and service. Thanks.

Paint External Retaining Walls

$1,200

Thank you for a great job repairing the retaining wall.

Repairing a retaining wall

$300

Paul is very reliable, punctual and completes a task in a timely manner. He came to inspect my unfinished cement block retaining wall, prior to myself accepting the job. I would definitely hire him again.

Complete an unfinished retaining garden wal.

$100

Finished a half-completed retaing wall very efficiently. Alex is hard working, skilled and reliable.

Retaining wall

$520

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$100

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$350

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$770

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Top Retaining Walls related questions

Yes! You can opt to hire a landscape architect to design your retaining wall. Your landscape professional can work with your retaining wall contractor to execute the design. Otherwise, you can post a task for a complete retaining wall service. Some retaining wall contractors may provide everything from design to installation. 

When your home’s foundation is downhill, a retaining wall serves as a protective barrier against heavy rainfall or snowmelt, which can erode your home’s foundation. A retaining wall also creates a flat area for a garden. Moreover, a retaining wall is helpful when the only space you have in your backyard is on a slope.

You can maintain your retaining wall by doing regular inspections—especially before, during, and after seasons of heavy snowfall or rainfall. Check the drainage pipes and remove any debris. You should also watch for any unusual bowing or bulging in sections of the wall. Once you see bowing or bulging, call a professional to do a more thorough inspection and fix the defect; These issues can mean a breach is imminent. 

Yes, absolutely! A wood retaining wall is ideal for smaller spaces. While wood retaining walls are not as durable as stone or concrete retaining walls, wood can last up to 20 years as long as you have the right design and type of wood. If you plan to have a wood retaining wall made, use heavy-duty wood and stay away from treated pine or repurposed railway sleepers. 

The amount of time it takes depends on the size of the retaining wall and the complexity of its design. On average, a wall that’s 4 feet tall and 15 feet long can take three days to build. Any longer or taller will take more time. You can ask your hired Tasker for a better idea of how long the build will take. 

You start by building a trench. The rule of thumb when building a retaining wall on a slope is to dig a trench of the appropriate depth for the base blocks. Your wall needs six inches of base material, with an additional depth of one inch per foot of wall height. A two-and-a-half-foot retaining wall will need a trench that’s 8.5 inches deep. This can be hard work, and your best bet is to hire a skilled retaining wall contractor to do the job.

What do retaining walls services include?

Retaining walls services include all the necessary tasks to build a sturdy and attractive retaining wall in your outdoor space to prevent erosion. Your hired retaining wall contractors can assess the site, help you design the retaining wall if you don’t have a design ready, then build the wall. 

Assessing the site

The first step in retaining wall construction is taking site measurements. Your Tasker can consider distinct site features, like if the wall will be placed on a slope and if the site gets a lot of rain or snowmelt. The retaining wall builders can also recommend the appropriate design and materials to suit the site’s measurements and features. 

Designing the walls

If you don’t have a design already, a local retaining wall contractor can help you make one. Some local landscape retaining wall contractors can provide you with not just any retaining wall design, but one that conforms with established zoning laws and safety and industry standards. The design can also have the aesthetic elements you want and be sturdy enough to prevent soil erosion in your property. Yes, you can have all this while keeping within your budget! When you post a task, specify your budget and get offers from retaining wall contractors near you. 

Getting permits

The next step is to get permits for the design and build. Your Tasker can obtain the required permits from the relevant authorities like your Homeowner’s Association, City Planning Department, or other federal jurisdiction. Note that some Taskers may charge extra for getting these permits. Even as construction and zoning laws vary from state to state, don’t worry; Local retaining wall installers know how and where to get the appropriate permits. 

Preparing for the build

Your Tasker can get the materials and prepare the appropriate tools. Whichever type of retaining wall you want to be built—brick, concrete, concrete bag, wood, or natural stone—your Tasker can get the right materials! Your Tasker can also make sure the materials and tools are of the right specification, quality, and amount. Then, they can turn over any leftover materials after the build.

Building the retaining walls

Your hired Taskers can do the retaining wall installation or construction once they’re ready with the design, permits, and materials. They can build your retaining wall as per the drafted design, so there are no surprises. The result could be an aesthetically pleasing yet functional wall that can protect your property from soil erosion. The Tasker can execute the design, whether it’s a retaining wall made of wood, concrete, hollow blocks, cement bags, or boulders. They’ll use the appropriate tools, procured materials, safety equipment, and techniques. 

Finishing touches

Your Tasker can apply any finishing touches or embellishments on the retaining wall design as required. This can include installing capstones on stone walls, creating gradual step-downs or turning-in sections, backfilling, or installing greenery and other embellishments. Don’t forget that you can also have other features like privacy screens or outdoor blinds installed.

Recent Retaining Walls tasks

Retaining wall built

$1,000

Sunbury VIC, Australia

5th May 2024

1m x 20m retaining wall built. All material supplied including concrete. I will order concrete once posts are set and ready. Labour only Material onsite. Holes half dug does require more excavation. I have ran out of time to do it myself due to work commitments. Need it done by Friday this week. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE and reviews on Airtasker.

Concrete and steel Retaining wall 600mm high X 8m long with drainage

$2,000

Mount Gravatt East QLD 4122, Australia

5th May 2024

retaining wall 600mm high 8m long with 100mm agi drain less than 4m to a discharge point supply and install.

Fix timber retaining wall

$400

Alderley QLD, Australia

5th May 2024

Timber retaining wall is leaning, hoping to straighten it up

Rip down exisiting retaining wall, dispose of waste

$750

Southport QLD, Australia

5th May 2024

Rip down exisiting retaining wall, Drill holes with auger for new posts, Tipper truck will be on site for disposal of wall.

Render retaining walls

$1,000

Coorparoo QLD, Australia

5th May 2024

New block wall needs render

New retaining wall build and pour new concrete slab

$20

Allambie Heights NSW, Australia

5th May 2024

I would like to build a retaining wall structure on our boundary to our neighbour but it ill require removing existing rockery structure, cleaning and do a new retaining wall. Also requiring pouring of new concrete. Best to see the job so we can set a cost. - Due date: Flexible

Help to build retaining wall

$1,000

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

5th May 2024

Build a retaining wall for front garden. 7m long x 3.1 wide I will supply all required raw materials and help during the build. Require someone with all required equipment

Help put up two retaining wall posts

$300

Dernancourt SA, Australia

5th May 2024

I need two retaining wall posts done. All materials provided

I need about 7 steel retaining wall posts removed or cut off. .

$250

Golden Square VIC 3555, Australia

24th Apr 2024

Driveway has been widened and retaining wall relocated. Need old steel posts removed or cut off before new driveway base is added

Punctual and reliable. Great work!

Install short timber sleeper retaining wall

$1,000

Cannon Hill QLD, Australia

17th Apr 2024

Need two 400mm high (2x sleeper height) timber sleeper retaining walls installed approx 500mm off the back boundary. One is 5.5m long and one is 6.6m long. Need posts concreted into ground properly and timber sleepers attached to posts. Good access as currently vacant block. Tasker to supply all materials and labour required. Posts can be steel or timber. No excavation or backfill required (just digging of post holes).

Stephen did a great job with our small retaining wall and went the extra mile to ensure it was done properly. He also was great with communication and very friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks!

Wipe down and apply Primer Paint to concrete sleeper retaining wall

$140

Morisset NSW, Australia

12th Apr 2024

Wipe off any sand or dirt by cleaning the surface. Using a roller and small brush cut in and coat the wall with primer. I think this would take max 3.5 hours.

Good communication nice bloke

Experienced Bricklayer to Rebuild 5m section of brick retaining wall.

$4,000

Lewisham NSW, Australia

1st Apr 2024

-Rebuild/Realignment/partial reconstruction of retaining wall apprx 0.6m height 5.5 m length -Supply of brick laying material -cut old roots damaging the footings -create concrete footing -rebuild/Installation of bricks (we can discuss, I might be able to source like for like bricks). -Re-installation of soil -Compact soil -Removal and clean of all construction waste - Due date: Flexible but would prefer soon

I had a good experience with Rafat and his team. Went above and beyond completing the task.

Retaining wall

$50

Narre Warren South VIC, Australia

1st Apr 2024

I need retaining wall done in my front yard. Preffered brick for the wall. I would prefer if someone could come to the property to take measurements and see for themselves what needs to be done. Would prefer a quote. The price is just for Airtasker but let me know what quotes you are offering for the job

Amazing service! Can’t wait to work with Andy in the near future!

Dig trenches and in preparation for retaining wall.

$900

Wombarra NSW, Australia

24th Mar 2024

This is hard work and will involve digging up a fair amount of soil and moving it up some stairs onto a trailer for removal. I will probable take a couple of days.

Rocco did a great job

Retaining wall

$200

Templestowe VIC, Australia

23rd Mar 2024

Backyard retaining wall , would you please come and have a look and give me a final quote please

Exceptional service! The retaining wall was expertly constructed in record time. Couldn’t be happier with the results!

Demolish retaining wall and footing

$400

Woolloongabba QLD, Australia

9th Mar 2024

concrete sleeper retaining wall has 3 steel posts with concrete foundations I have jackhammer and can dispose of waste

Lots of experience in construction

Build 3.8 meters of timber retaining wall - LABOUR ONLY

$300

Ashmore QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Build 3.8 meters of timber retaining wall and connect with the existing retaining wall. Pictures of the work site are attached. The tasker will need to quote for labour. I will pay for timber and consumables.

Danny is a diligent and hardworking tradesman. I recommend him to everyone looking to engage him for the task he quotes.

Cut 3 bricks for retaining wall

$60

Cairns QLD, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

I have 1x block and 2 caps for a retaining wall that I need cut to size. - Due date: Flexible

Awesome guy, quick and easy to deal with.

To Fix Subsidence of Retaining Wall

$500

Stanhope Gardens NSW, Australia

14th Feb 2024

I Need the services of a landscaper or Handyman that can correct the end of our retaining wall at the front of the house as there has been subsidence

Great Guy - Good Communication - Knowledgeable on all things landscaping - Will use again

Move crushed rock behind retaining wall

$300

Greenvale VIC, Australia

6th Feb 2024

I need 25 cubic metres of crushed rock moved behind the retaining wall. This job can be done with either a mini dingo which has to be max 900mm wide or with wheelbarrows.

Very reliable airtasker. Highly efficient and reliable. Strongly recommend.