A beautiful stone retaining wall with lush greenery and flowers, creating a peaceful and natural landscape.
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Recent Retaining Walls tasks

I need masonry repair on my driveway retaining wall (brick)

$300

Harrison, TN 37341, USA

Jul 1st 2024

My driveway retaining wall was damaged when it was struck by a vehicle turning out of driveway. Some bricks were knocked loose and broken. Only about a 6 ft long x 1 1/2 ft high x 8 inches wide section needs repair. This would be an easy job for anyone with masonry skills. Job is for labor only, I have materials on hand.

Rendering a 50ft x 2ft Retaining Wall

$1,000

Murrieta, CA 92563, USA

Apr 24th 2024

Concrete cinder blocks in place. Taking quotes pls asap.

Fix retaining wall 3 stones

$100

Apex, NC 27523, USA

Nov 28th 2023

Need to fix 3 stones on retaining wall - Due date: Flexible

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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

Dig a trench for retaining wall footing

$200

Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA

Jun 15th 2023

Need a trench dug 20 inch deep by two feet wide for drainage - Due date: Before Saturday, June 17, 2023

Retaining Wall Project

$5,000

Riverside, CA, USA

May 25th 2023

We're looking for a potential Retaining wall contractor who's willing to bid in our Broadbent project. - Due date: Flexible

Mu 3' retaining wall fell over!. Need to have it repaired.

$500

Brunswick, OH 44212, USA

Dec 13th 2022

Repair 3' retaining wall that fell down. I have the blocks & adhesive. - Due date: Flexible

Gate repairs and retaining wall

$1,000

San Diego, CA 92109, USA

Dec 11th 2022

I need to level a gate and build a small retaining wall. - Due date: Flexible

Retaining wall built for my front shrub/flower bed

$2,000

Round Rock, TX 78665, USA

Oct 5th 2022

I had a previous brick retaining wall for around my front yard shrub/flower bed that began to shift/crack, etc. I had it removed but I'm ready to have it replaced. HOWEVER, I would like to have some suggestions for alternatives to just replacing the same-old brick retaining wall (similar) to what was already there. That might be what I wind up doing...but if I'm going to replace it...I would like to have some other creative/attractive options. I cannot seem to come up with anything on my own no matter how many "ideas" I google. - Due date: Flexible

Retaining wall

$8,000

Piedmont, CA 94611, USA

Jul 14th 2021

Retaining wall installation in our new home project in Oakland, CA

Tile retaining wall and stairs

$2,500

San Francisco, CA 94134, USA

Jun 6th 2021

I have an existing 192 sq ft concrete retaining wall and stairs that I want to have tiled with MSI Santa Barbara 18”x24” natural Slate meshed Flagstone with either the cap in the same material or a bullnosed coping.