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Inga did an amazing job and is very lovely and helpful
Retaining wooden wall repair - cosmetic
$100

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

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

Mina did a very good job
Mend retaining wall
$100

Paul & Steve are one of the most hard working guys I've come across- no complaints, just super positive with the strongest 'can do' attitude. They did retaining walls in our backyard, exactly how we wanted. When we hit a hurdle Paul was very solution minded & quick to come up with a plan. HIGHLY RECOMMEND PAUL ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Retaining Walls
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Fantastic job and bloke.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Build a backyard retaining wall
$500
Wollert VIC, Australia
23rd Apr 2025
I’m looking for a skilled person to build a timber retaining wall in my backyard prior to ground levelling. Scope of Work: Side 1: 3 meters in length, approx. 300mm height Side 2: 14 meters in length, approx. 300mm height Options: I can supply the materials and just need a quote for labour only, OR Please feel free to provide a quote for both materials and labour, with an itemized breakdown.
Retaining wall fix
$150
Crafers SA, Australia
23rd Apr 2025
Need two stones of the retaining wall fixed.
Fencing around retaining wall and close the top so we can walk on it
$1,500
Werombi NSW, Australia
23rd Apr 2025
Basic carpenter to build a fence around retaining wall and close the top
Build brick retaining wall
$500
Templestowe Lower VIC 3107, Australia
23rd Apr 2025
Hi Taskers! We are looking to have 2 brick retaining walls built in our front courtyard. The longer of the 2 walls is approx. 4.5m and the the smaller one is approx. 1.5m. The photos show a red outline where we'd like the walls built. Note: the wall isn't to be built against the existing one and will need a space between the existing wall and the new one for soil/plants. We have the bricks and the wall is to be 4 bricks high (3 larger bricks with a flat one on top). We are looking for someone experienced and reliable please, and who has done this type of work before. I believe the ground would need to be levelled with a concrete base for the bricks? We are flexible on times but would love to have this completed over the next 1 - 2 weeks. Thanks


Jason was very punctual and very accommodating. We made a change to the Task mid-way through and Jason was very understanding.
Concrete sleeper retaining wall
$100
Kenmore QLD, Australia
23rd Apr 2025
I need someone licensed and insured to build a concrete sleeper retaining wall, length 6m, height 1m. Please quote by meter length. Thanks
Fix retaining wall
$5,000
Ferny Grove QLD, Australia
23rd Apr 2025
fix retaining wall in the next few weeks, before I sell house
Need concrete sleeper retaining wall installed -
$100
Strathnairn ACT 2615, Australia
23rd Apr 2025
We need a concrete sleeper retaining wall installed. The wall is 1.6mtr high staggered down and about 15meter long We have the sleepers, posts and cement
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!