A beautiful stone retaining wall with lush greenery and flowers, creating a peaceful and natural landscape.
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Did a fantastic job moving the Blocks. Very polite and friendly.

Relocate Retaining Wall Blocks on Property

$100

Aidan did a great job cutting my retaining wall posts.

Cut steel post (retaining wall)

$50

Daniel worked well unsupervised completed the work as promised.

Remove and replace retaining wall

$700

Great guy. There was a lot of work and he did well. Thank you Jayson

Painting wood retaining sleepers

$300

Darren did a decent job

Outdoor plaster/rendering on retaining wall

$60

Very happy with Mitch's expertise in this area, his professionalism and work ethic. Would use him again.

Retaining measures on a sloping block

$1,000

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$100

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$350

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$770

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List your location, the type of retaining wall you want, your budget, and when you want the job done. You’ll then get free quotes from retaining wall construction experts near you. Compare offers from retaining wall installers, whether they’re local block wall contractors, local stone wall contractors, or local wood retaining wall contractors.

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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

Replace retaining wall

$5,000

Springfield Lakes QLD, Australia

16th Feb 2025

Looking at getting a retaining wall replaced. Approximately 8 metres long and 60cm high. Must be licensed. Getting quotes at the moment.

To build a small retaining wall

$200

Augustine Heights QLD 4300, Australia

16th Feb 2025

small garden retaining wall

Retaining wall fix

$500

Mount Gravatt East QLD 4122, Australia

16th Feb 2025

Retaining wall fix. Some of my bricks were fallen

Fix my Retaining wall

$500

Carindale QLD 4122, Australia

16th Feb 2025

Fix my broken retaining wall

30 metres of good neighbour fencing

$1,000

Kapunda SA, Australia

15th Feb 2025

I need 30 metres of fencing done all fencing materials on site I just don’t have the time to do it

Remove 8 retaining wall posts

$5

Alexandra Hills QLD, Australia

15th Feb 2025

8 posts needs to be removed. Roughly 800mm-1000mm concreted in ground.

RETAINING WALL

$2,000

Enfield SA, Australia

14th Feb 2025

600MM RETAINING WALL AND FENCING TO COMPLETE BLOCK

Retaining wall

$3,000

Greenvale VIC 3059, Australia

14th Feb 2025

I need someone who’s doing retaining wall. The material needed is concrete sleeper Please come and quote the job for the cost of retaining wall concrete slipper per sqm for a height of max 1 mt. Concrete slipper Plain concrete the total length is 28 meter straight line and height of less than 1 meter. No excavation is required just digging for the H beams of the retaining wall. I’m ready to start the job Thanks

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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Labourer for retaining wall

$200

Loganlea QLD 4131, Australia

10th Jan 2025

The excavation and base are done. We need someone to get the blocks in before the rain.

He was awesome. He did a great job.

Alfresco Decking and retaining wall paint.

$100

Williams Landing VIC 3027, Australia

9th Jan 2025

Merbu Decking and merbu retaining wall in front yard needs to be painted/ oiled. Decking oil will be supplied. Bring other items for painting. Decking area 5.6m x 5.8m. Retaining wall area 12-15 sqm.

It was great working with Eric. He dealt with the job professionally and worked hard on the painting. Did proper cleaning and completed 2 coats with ample time in between for drying.

Cut tops off metal retaining wall posts

$120

Stafford Heights QLD, Australia

6th Jan 2025

I’ve got 17 x galvanised UC sleeper posts that require cutting. There are ‘C’, ‘H’, and 90 degree posts. These are to be cut at the specified height and there are to be no burrs. I’ve attached some photos for reference. Method to be noted in submission.

Lachlan smashed the task out of the park and quicker than first thought. Lachlan was professional and completed the job to high quality. Easy to communicate with and very impressed with his work, would happily recommend.

Retaining Wall Rendering

$1,000

Mulgrave VIC 3170, Australia

19th Dec 2024

We have a 19m W x 0.5m H block retaining wall in our back yard to render. See pic. We want it done in a light grey to match our house. Before Christmas if at all possible.

Najeb was really great to deal with. He turned up when promised , always responded promptly and did an amazing job rendering our wall!