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Recent Retaining Walls reviews in Melbourne
Highly recommended. Josh is great at communicating. Turned up on time as agreed both times. Our new retaining wall is beautiful just what we asked for and he cleaned up and took the old broken one away
Replace Wooden Retaining Wall
$500
Scott responded quickly and communicated well on air tasker. He came early to do the job and went above and beyond what we’d asked him to complete. Very happy with the service.
Demolish small retaining wall
$150
Highly responsive and thorough. Did an excellent job fixing our broken fence, making good recommendations and saving us from far more expensive replacement work.
Fix fence above retaining wall
$500
Great work easy to deal with
Reattach outer retaining band on washing machine
$50
Very professional and great to deal with, highly skilled with bricklaying did a fantastic job. Highly recommend A+++
Bricklayer / handyman for backyard retaining wall
$400
Very punctual and responsive
Cut and demolish a brick retaining wall
$250
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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.
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 in Melbourne
Soil retaining under neighbouring fence line
$500
Essendon VIC, Australia
10th Dec 2024
Need a little retainment fitted to hold support on the fence post bases and soil along the fence line: 19.6 metres in length. Hight start from half a foot from one end to a foot the other end
Pouring and Trowelling a concrete retaining wall
$300
Clifton Hill VIC, Australia
4th Dec 2024
I will be pouring my retaining wall and need a hand pouring and then trowelling the top edge. All formwork is complete Concrete will be delivered by truck All up 1.8m3 of concrete
Stacey went above and beyond what I was expecting. Very hard working and knowledgeable concreter with a great attitude Highly recommend him and will be using him again on the next project.
Brick retaining wall
$2,000
Brunswick East VIC, Australia
4th Dec 2024
Brick retaining wall, 9mx4mx400mm
Retaining Wall
$3,000
Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia
1st Dec 2024
Approx 33m of concrete sleepers retaining wall supply and installation. Three sleepers are required per 2.4m section. The retaining wall will be 600mm high. Longer steel posts will be required to support a fence.
Fix retaining wall in back courtyard
$3,000
Richmond, Victoria, 3121 Australia
27th Nov 2024
The retaining wall has pushed out of our back courtyard. It is about 5m in length. We need it repaired or replaced. We dont appreciate the cost of materials or labour required, so please provide an accurate estimate even if it's above the budget
Replace timber retaining wall
$1,250
Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
13th Nov 2024
Replace existing timber retaining wall. Current wall Is approximately 10m, and between 500mm-600mm high. Preference is for hardwood replacement (see example image), however would consider treated pine or concrete sleepers. Quote must include all labour and material and removal and disposal of redundant timber. Access available via rear lane (or side of house). Airtasker fees to be included. - Due date: Flexible
Engineer to assess wall in apartment. Is it a retaining wall or not?
$300
St Kilda Road VIC, Australia
25th Oct 2024
Need an apartment wall checked to see if it’s a retaining wall or not.
Victor was very professional and easy to work with and gave me an offical report.
Replacement timber fence, retaining wall required
$2,000
Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia
27th Aug 2024
Approx 10-12M timber paling fence, standard height. Retaining wall may be required as some soil has fallen away.
Paint 2 coats on small, low retaining wall
$150
Brunswick VIC, Australia
6th Aug 2024
Paint Bitumen Paint onto a small section of timber retaining wall. No prep needed - no sanding, filling, cutting in etc. It's only 12m long and 350mm high (See photos). You don't need to be an experienced painter. We will provide the paint (as pictured) and a new large painting-brush. Or you can bring your own equipment. There needs to be 2 x coats with about 2 hours in between. So you will need to come in the morning and come back in the avo please. Paying $75 p/h with an estimate of about 1 hour to apply each coat. You only need to do one side of the retaining wall. We will do the other side (next to the house) later on. Look forward to hearing from you. Come paint our wall on a sunny Wednesday! Cheers
Tyler and his co-worker turned up on time and knocked this task off easily. They also respected our wishes to leave some drying time btwn coats rather than just push on through. Recommended.
Remove of retaining wall, boulders, concrete pieces etc
$500
St Kilda VIC, Australia
29th Jul 2024
Preparing area for fence installation: 1) remove the retaining wall including the posts in the ground and store along back fence; 2) remove 2 boulders that are in the way of the fence line; 3) remove the thin/baby bamboo from within 1 foot of the fence line; 4) remove approximately 8 large concrete pots; 5) remove broken pieces of concrete and the boulder next to them.
Cut steel H beams on retaining wall with Oxy
$150
Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia
15th Jun 2024
I have approx 10 Steel H beams on a retaining wall that need to be cut down to floor level. You will need an Oxy to cut them.
My washing machine is retaining water. Mayb blocked.
$100
Brunswick East VIC, Australia
26th Mar 2024
Washing machine is retaining water in a wash. It has happened before n found out it was blocked by some coins. Need it fixed asap
Rebuild fence with retaining wall
$1,500
Ascot Vale VIC, Australia
16th Mar 2024
10m approximately prefer wood Need retaining wall about 40cm high as part of fence Disposal also required
Retaining wall. Concrete sleepers
$2,000
Elwood VIC, Australia
16th Mar 2024
15m retaining wall High point 450 lowest 175mm. Concrete sleepers To be built 200mm off existing fence to allow for small garden bed To be installed and all soil/rubbish to be removed from site
Concrete H-Sleeve posts for a retaining wall
$350
Fairfield VIC, Australia
18th Sep 2023
I need 10 H-sleeve posts concreted into the ground, in a straight line 1500mm apart Holes have already been dug, cement purchased and ready to go! I can help, just need someone with experience in retaining walls to assist - Due date: Flexible
Jason was fantastic.. knowledgeable, punctual and a hard worker .. highly recommend
Install garden retaining wall
$1,000
Northcote VIC, Australia
18th Sep 2023
Install retaining wall in backyard garden. Supplies already on site - Timber sleepers and sleeves - just need someone to dig post holes, cement and put retaining wall up. Wall is 14m long. Height will be 2 sleepers high - about 400mm. No need to put soil or anything else. Just put the retaining wall up. - Due date: Before Thursday, 21 September 2023
Rebuild brick retaining wall
$5
Elwood VIC 3184, Australia
15th Sep 2023
Existing brick retaining wall to be dismantled and re-built in the same style, using the same bricks. Approx 7 meters long X 400 high. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Retaining wall for court yard with bench sit.
$2,000
Aberfeldie VIC, Australia
10th Sep 2023
A retaining wall for my court yard with bench sit. - Due date: Flexible
Paint ~40m fence/concrete retaining wall
$2,000
Brunswick East VIC, Australia
7th Sep 2023
Paint around ~30m timber fencing and ~40m x 1m high concrete retaining wall - Due date: Flexible
Painting of a retaining wall
$300
Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia
30th Aug 2023
I need the retaining wall painted and blended in, I do not have the paint - Due date: Flexible