A beautiful stone retaining wall with lush greenery and flowers, creating a peaceful and natural landscape.
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30 metre retaining wall timber

$500

Thanks Pat - very helpful. 👍

Waterproof a retaining wall

$300

Tyson was a true professional. Highly recommend and I would engage him again for future projects.

Remove excess steel from concrete sleeper retaining wall

$250

Chris was fantastic to work with and built the retaining wall exactly as we needed. He has a great eye for detail and we were really happy with his work. We will definitely use Chris' skills again!

Build retaining wall

$5,000

Jason did a great job, took care when doing the job and showed up on time with good communication.

Paint retaining wall

$250

Excellent communication and no fuss service. Great quality work, Highly recommended

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$715

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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

Retaining, paving around pool area

$999

Maroochy River QLD, Australia

8th Nov 2025

We’re looking to extend and repave our pool area. The job includes - approx 50cm timber sleeper retaining wall x 12m down long side of the pool - approx 30-50cm timber sleeper retaining wall x 5m down short side of the pool - lift, fill, and repave area approx 30sqm paving/coping around pool (pavers to be supplied by us or will be paid in addition if sourced by you) - remove and refit existing pool fence (again if replacement parts are needed we will supply or pay you in addition)

Repair old retaining wall (under 1m)

$1,000

Elanora QLD, Australia

8th Nov 2025

Looking for an experienced person who can fix an old retaining wall. The wall has been built over 3 decades ago and it's time it gets replaced. Will purchase materials including sleepers, just looking for the right person to complete the job. Date flexible, details to be discussed in person after inspection of the site. Location Elanora.

Retaining wall

$300

Yamanto QLD 4305, Australia

8th Nov 2025

Just needing a small part of the retaining wall fixed.

Wood panel on retaining wall replaced and fix stairs - hardwood

$500

Parkinson QLD, Australia

7th Nov 2025

The retainer wall has one panel running x 14 metres parallel to my pool .Pool is parallel to my orchard .there is a stretch of 12 metres long x 12 metres wide which needs to be filled with more white pebbles .Steps panels need to be replaced and extra step inserted .Photos will be posted. I need it done in 2 weeks please

Quotation for retaining wall in Austral 2179 Sydney

$9,999

Austral NSW 2179, Australia

7th Nov 2025

I need quotation for retailing wall. Please reach out if you have proven track records and online presence and good reviews,

I need someone to weld plates (brackets) onto a retaining wall

$180

Sunbury VIC 3429, Australia

7th Nov 2025

I'm looking for someone to weld some plates onto a retaining wall tomorrow morning at around 10 AM. I'll provide the brackets; all you need to bring is your welding equipment. There are a total of 10 plates, and I'll have everything prepped and ready for you to start welding. (Example photo attached)

Sebastian is an outstanding worker and reliable. He even came in the rain to get the job done, I highly recommend him and will definitely be using his services again in the future.

Fix block work retaining wall

$10

Glen Alpine NSW, Australia

7th Nov 2025

Our retaining walls is shifted. They dont have the bracket to hold it and we want to take it out and redo it properly. It is about 10m long with stairs. Can send more pics if needed.

Install retaining wall blocks

$200

Seaford Meadows SA, Australia

6th Nov 2025

Supply and install licensed trades to install retaining wall blocks similar to the picture Roughly 6 metres in length and around 40cm high

Install retaining wall blocks

$200

Seaford Meadows SA 5169, Australia

6th Nov 2025

Supply and install licensed trades to install retaining wall blocks similer to the picture Roughly 6 metres in length and around 40cm high

Raised garden retaining timber need replaced!

$10

Rochedale QLD, Australia

3rd Nov 2025

Hi guys, One piece of my raised garden retaining wall timber is rotten, and need replaced! Need you to source and replace for me. Timber size is 2310mm * 200 mm * 55mm Please see pictures

Matthew shows up on time, get the job done perfectly. Clean the job area after it is done. I will use him again for my future gardening needs.

Demo and remove retaining wall

$310

Wheeler Heights NSW, Australia

15th Oct 2025

Remove bricks from site and dispose. - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K7K4H9CTQMF3KB5QEJ4VWB80

Nathaneal has to be one of the top Airtaskers on the platform - Above and beyond efforts as always. Friendly face, no jobs too big or small, diverse experience and all the gear to get the job done!

Remove excess steel from concrete sleeper retaining wall

$250

Waramanga ACT, Australia

13th Oct 2025

We need someone to remove the excess steel posts from a concrete retaining wall. We decided to reduce the height of the wall after the sleepers had been laid. It was reduced from 3 high to 2 high. There are 9 posts to be reduced in size

Tyson was a true professional. Highly recommend and I would engage him again for future projects.

Render and Paint Small Retaining Wall Section

$300

Mount Pleasant WA, Australia

9th Oct 2025

Need someone to render and paint this small brick section to match the rest of the wall (see photo). Please supply all materials, including render mix, paint, and tools. I don’t know the existing paint colour, so just paint the lower section to make it uniform (about 1 metre long) Access: Easy access from driveway/lawn area.

Great communication and ease of dealing, will use him again for other handy work

Light Bagging of Exterior Brick Retaining Walls

$2,000

Terrigal NSW, Australia

7th Oct 2025

I need someone experienced with exterior wall finishes to lightly bag (not render) a series of painted brick retaining walls in my backyard. The goal is to refresh the surface with a natural, semi-textured “bagged” look that still shows some of the brick outlines — not a full smooth render. Scope of Work: • Clean down walls (remove loose paint, dirt, and debris). • Apply a light bag coat using mortar mix or premade bagging/render mix — aiming for a soft, rustic texture. • Blend finish evenly across all visible wall sections - see attached photo for reference. • Tidy up and remove any mess on completion. Notes: • Existing paint is white; new bagging to be white/off-white to match or refresh the existing colour. • Walls are all accessible (see photos). • Please bring all your own tools and materials. You’ll need: • Experience in bagging/rendering exterior brick • Own trowels, sponge floats, drop sheets, etc. • Ability to produce a consistent light finish (sample area can be agreed before doing the lot) Timing: Flexible — preferably within the next 2 weeks, weather permitting.

Adam did an incredible job bagging a bunch of exterior walls. Very professional responsive and a lovely guy, thanks Adam!

30 metre retaining wall timber

$500

Coogee NSW 2034, Australia

6th Oct 2025

30 metre long retaining 400 high with timber sleepers can provide all of the materials needs to be done Thursday

The best carpenter in the business

Retaining wall post dug and set in concrete

$1,500

Officer South VIC 3809, Australia

2nd Oct 2025

Need 9 holes dug and h beam retaining wall posts set in concrete along side a fence and house, holes range from 500-600mm deep with a 350 width, recommend auger, no machine access.

Great quality workmanship.

Wooden Pole splits in retaining wall need replacement quote

$10

Tanah Merah, Queensland

22nd Sep 2025

Need 10-15 wooden poles splits replaced in the front of the house , can be bought from Bunnings . Please see the attached pics for the poles splits that need replacement and the new ones that can be bought from Bunnings . Can be done hourly basis or provide quote for the whole Job Quote only

Daniel was great turned up in time and provided the quote as per discussion

Break the retaining wall

$5

Colyton NSW 2760, Australia

18th Sep 2025

Need to break the existing retaining wall

Came to provide the qoute

Put concrete sleepers in retaining wall

$100

Badger Creek VIC, Australia

17th Sep 2025

Retaining wall posts have been put in. Just need a hand putting 35 concrete sleepers in place. Rough guess 2 hours work. 50 per hour.

Super worker and great bloke. Highly recommended

Retaining wall rendered

$700

Leederville WA, Australia

16th Sep 2025

Need part of back wall rendered - after removing fence and realising it isn’t all covered (exposed brick) Once done wall will be painted and plants in front of it. After a cement render, made to look the same so that it looks decent when painted. Height - 1707mm By 4097mm length

David was great to deal with - from start to finish. High standard of work.