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Adam was friendly and did a great job on rendering our wall.
Render retaining wall
$400

Great job by Stephen. Turned up on time and did a perfect job for us. Cleaned up too. Very professional. Would absolutely have him back again. Thanks Stephen.
Retaining Wall 5.5m plus small framing of another
$600

Great job. Would use Andy again anytime.
Repairs to render walls of retaining walls & around water feature. (
$1,000

Very Highly recommend Nael and his team. Great communication and very professional services! We had 20 sqm of rendering completed and we are super happy with the results.
Render retaining wall approx 20 square face meters
$750

Great guy with good job
I need my Timber retaining wall capped
$280

Ben was on time, prepared and provided more than what I described. He Knew his craft and gave me some great tips along the way! I Would recommend him ! He was precise and wanted to get it right, wasn’t rushing to get out of there either! Cheers Ben
Level retaining wall posts with laser level
$250
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$100
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$350
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$750
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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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.
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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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.
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Patio paving extension with small brick retaining wall. Trinity Beach.
$5
Trinity Beach QLD, Australia
12th Apr 2025
Looking for quotes to have existing patio paving relaid and extended. The extension will require extending a small brick retaining wall.
Dig Retaining Wall Post Hole
$300
Lawnton QLD, Australia
12th Apr 2025
Need total of 27 Holes Dug for retaining Wall post 300mm Wide. Dig length (9 x 100cm, 6 x 80cm, 6 x 60cm, 6 x 40cm) Along a fence line on one side, and natural ground on another side.
Repair brick retaining wall
$500
Condell Park NSW, Australia
12th Apr 2025
Repair retaining wall if possible to reuse existing bricks


Absolute legend and would definitely recommend to use Cameron. His work is clean he also left the area spotless before he left
Build a retaining wall
$80
Oakford WA, Australia
12th Apr 2025
I need someone to build a limestone retaining wall around my property
16m retaining wall
$499
Cockburn Central WA, Australia
11th Apr 2025
16 m in length small retaining wall.
Retaining wall - 30 meter, with blocks and rendered.
$2,000
Colebee NSW 2761, Australia
11th Apr 2025
Need to do a retaining wall in front yard. 30meter and I want to do it blocks and rendered. 1 meter high.
Repair retaining wall
$4,000
Ashgrove QLD, Australia
11th Apr 2025
The garden retaining wall in our front driveway has cracked and is pulling away. We need a bricklayer to repair the wall
Blocks retaining wall and block steps
$2,000
Austral NSW, Australia
11th Apr 2025
Quotation for the attached photo. Steps with no pebbles.
Help me install retaining wall/planter (dig+level)
$300
Croydon VIC, Australia
7th Apr 2025
Hi i am trying to install gabion wall baskets in the backyard. They will go infront of an existing timber fence. The total length of backyard to cover is 25meters approx. What i need help with: I need to dig out a small trench that is 200mm wide and roughly 200mm deep and compacted as much as we can. Then i can either install the gabion cages myself or if you want to help with that as well it would be good. Please see example photos of what i want


Great work Dario! Would use again 5 stars!!
Move 5 cubic metres of soil in behind retaining wall
$500
St Ives NSW, Australia
19th Mar 2025
5 cubic metres of freshly delivered soil that's been dumped right at the beginning of one end of the 600mm high and 11 m long retaining wall needs to be filled in behind the retaining wall. The soil is fresh and loose and very easy to shovel around.


Great worker. Very diligent and a nice bloke to boot! Would hire again in a heart beat.
Install Decorative Screens to Retaining Wall
$80
Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia
10th Mar 2025
Retaining wall has been recently painted. Three decorative screens (plastic) were previously on this same wall and were removed for the new paint job. Some holes exist but some have been covered with paint / difficult to find. Job requires installing the 4 decorative screens (2 large, 2 small) - screws and Alan key provided. It is possible a drill may be needed but keep in mind original holes should be there.


Alex was excellent. Super enthusiastic and keen to get the job done properly.
Interior door way on retaining wall
$400
Clontarf QLD, Australia
13th Feb 2025
I’d like to put a door way through a current wall. It a load bearing wall. We just need the beam removed and to make sure the arch is distributing weight correctly. We do not need it re plastered just the hole :) Space will be cleared out for you to work. Electrical cords will be removed prior to start of work


Would have do work at the house again.
Replace sleepers retaining wall Rebolt fence to the retaining wall
$1,500
Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
9th Feb 2025
Supply all labour and materials to: a. Remove existing 100x50 treated pine at the top of retaining wall and replace with new timber. b. Install two vertical treated pine braces at the back of each panel of fence with 100x75mm sleepers bolted in for strength. c. Re bolt fence posts to the retaining wall


Shayne was extremely punctual, great communicator and did a fantastic job. I would use him again.
Retaining wall repair
$250
Bayswater WA 6053, Australia
4th Feb 2025
Repair retaining wall - mortar has disintegrated


Jack did a great job and was very easy to deal with.
Fix Retaining Wall - Quote
$5
Quakers Hill NSW 2763, Australia
30th Jan 2025
Quote for fixing retaining wall


Great work. Efficient
Sleeper Retaining Wall
$2,000
Ripley QLD, Australia
30th Jan 2025
Need a quote for Material plus Labour for sleeper timber retaining wall, length is 15m and max height is 600mm. From the picture, it will be after my neighbors garage until the end.

What a legend, I had to get a retaining wall done and Michael did an amazing job. Will definitely recommend.
Complete a Retaining wall
$500
Mount Evelyn, Victoria
27th Jan 2025
The job is 9x3m. Need someone who can dig 2-3 holes a little bit deeper and has preferably an auger. Also, on the 3m side needs to be dug a little more to level the sleeper height, so it comes to same height as concrete next to it. Then just need to cement the beams in so we can slide the sleepers in place. All materials are here and paid for. I have all sleepers + six bags of rapid set concrete. The job was started by a tradesman who has since left it and won’t return my calls or money.


Breyden is an awesome individual who’s work is outstanding and thorough. His communication is great, actions are timely and always true to his word. Will always recommend his service. Thanks!
Help replacing a retaining wire for washing machine
$40
The Entrance NSW, Australia
26th Jan 2025
The retaining wire has come out of the washing machine seal .. and finding it very difficult to put back in. Keen for a handy person to help. Ideally today


Bradley was fantastic! He came by to fix our washer and went above and beyond to make sure everything was working perfectly. Not only was he incredibly professional, but he was also so friendly and helpful. It’s rare to find such great service these days—Highly recommend him for any appliance repair needs!
Chemically clean Outdoor Retaining Wall
$300
Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia
19th Jan 2025
Chemically clean retaining wall, including stairs and mezzanine area. Approx 12 metres x 3 metres


Ermin was on time and did a great job.
Remove a small retaining wall
$100
Balwyn North VIC, Australia
15th Jan 2025
This is a small little dividing wall in the garden that needs to be removed. It is comprised of slate, bricks and a bit of concrete. I am unsure how deep it is, I can’t imagine it being too deep though. It may need to be dug out. Bring your own tools and I will remove the rubbish. Thank you.


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