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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

Fast to get to job. Thanks mate.
Reattach pailing to retaining wall
$60

Great communication. Completed the task very quick and as per the brief. Would definitely use Luke again, and I would highly recommend.
Dismantle two concrete retaining walls
$150

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

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

Great work painting retaining wall, quickly turned around and high quality
Paint retaining wall black
$250
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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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Dig soil to make way for short retaining wall.
$225
Greenslopes QLD, Australia
19th Apr 2025
I need help digging out some soil so I can install a retaining wall. The soil can be used and does not need to be removed from site. Budget is for my estimate of 3 hours work required, but am happy to pay for up to 5 hours if the job is bigger than I think ($75 hour). Soil is currently damp and easy to dig though the bottom layer may be clay and heavy. I only need help with the digging at this stage. Needs to be done on the weekend (this one or next). Early start to beat heat fine.
Retaining wall
$1,234
Connolly WA 6027, Australia
19th Apr 2025
Build a limestone retaining wall in garden. It is a garden wall and not a boundary retaining wall. Approximately 7-8m in length and 1m high
Floor slab and concrete sleeper retaining wall
$1,237
Ashgrove QLD, Australia
19th Apr 2025
About 60sqm of concrete floor, 14 meters of retaining wall ( 1 side is approx 7 meters long 1.2m tall, the other side is slope dropping from 1.2m tall)Plans available. Must be qbcc licensed, fully insured. Please contact me so I can send you plans to quote. I’d prefer you can also do the excavation preparation. There are about 3 truck loads of soil and 14 stumps to get rid of.
Retaining wall
$4,000
Mount Claremont WA, Australia
18th Apr 2025
Retaining wall, in back yard, around 20 meter
Retaining wall
$4,000
Roxburgh Park VIC, Australia
18th Apr 2025
I need 40 meters of retaining wall with height varies up to 1 meter. I will supply Wooden sleepers 200x 75x 3000 and agi pipes and can negotiate other materials and definitely need machinery and labour.
Build brick retaining walls in front courtyard
$350
Templestowe Lower VIC 3107, Australia
18th Apr 2025
Hi Taskers! We are looking to have 2 brick retaining walls built along the fence line in our front courtyard. The longer of the 2 walls is approx. 4.5m and the small one approx. 1.5m. The photos show a red outline where the wall is needed. We have the bricks and the wall will be 4 bricks high, 3 large and 1 flat one on top. We are looking for someone experienced who has done this type of work before and who has the necessary tools and brick adhesive to ensure the wall is professionally built. We are flexible on times but would love to have this done in the next week or two. Thanks!
Limestone retaining wall
$2,000
Balga WA, Australia
18th Apr 2025
I require limestone retaining walls (reconstituted) for the front of my property. Front consists of 11.5m length x 600m (front of house) + 4m length x 600mm (side of house), + 5.3m length by 450 mm (otherside of house). Limestone wall to sit on concrete footing.
Repair pine sleeper retaining wall
$500
Forest Lake QLD, Australia
18th Apr 2025
one of my retaining walls needs propping up and some of the pine sleepers need replacing
Retaining Wall
$100
Minmi NSW, Australia
14th Apr 2025
Retaining Wall for my Backyard as shown in the image I am ok with any of the formats but need the most cost effective one length 14.5 meters Height needs to be decided after discussing with you Happy to negotiate on the price as I am not aware of the cost


Very Good work was amazing
Retaining wall needed
$1,000
Harkness VIC, Australia
13th Apr 2025
I need a new retaining wall, about 12-13 meters. Removal of old wall and supply and install new wall. Quote for wooden and concrete sleepers would be great


Thanks jay great work
Build a retaining wall
$5
Brisbane, QLD
7th Apr 2025
Build a retaining wall L shaped as shown in the picture. Total lenght of the wall is less than 6m and the height is less than 1m. Will need approximately 4 to 5 posts. I'm flexible with the type of sleepers and posts to use and also happy with whoever sources the raw materials. If it suits better I can have everything preordered and will need the person to pick up before starting.


Steve was super helpful from the start to finish. Showed up on time and responsive to all queries before starting the work. Helped me source materials by myself from bunnings and guided me on ute hire and pickup. Neat work.
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!