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perfect job! Definitely gonna use him again in future
Repair Concrete Sleeper Retaining Wall - Lift, Re-level & Pack Base
$350
Was quick on site and knew his stuff.
Give quote for retaining wall.
$30
Good bloke would work with him again in the future!
Help building retaining wall
$10
Daniel helped with a retaining wall and hanging a gate that needed to be done at short notice in a heat wave. Really appreciate the help!
Extend timber retaining wall and steps and hang gate at side of house
$300
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Brickwork retaining wall
$70
Awesome work kind friendly and punctual
Small garden retaining wall
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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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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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Dig holes for retaining wall ,10 or more , half meter depth
$20
Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia
7th Mar 2026
Only dig a few holes for retaining walls
Bricklayer - build garden retaining wall
$10
Ivanhoe East VIC, Australia
7th Mar 2026
Bricklayer to re-build existing garden brick retaining wall Wall will be dismantled and bricks cleaned and ready to go Wall approx 6200x700 Price: Not sure please quote
Full Garden Excavation and Retaining Wall Preparation
$10
Clayton VIC, Australia
6th Mar 2026
Task description: Title: Backyard Excavation & Ground Preparation for Retaining Wall Description: Looking for an experienced landscaping contractor with excavation equipment to prepare my backyard for a retaining wall installation. Work includes: • Excavating approximately 20-30 cm of soil • Leveling the ground • Removing roots and debris • Preparing the base for drainage and retaining wall construction Requirements: • Mini excavator or similar equipment • Experience with landscaping or structural garden preparation • Ability to remove and dispose of soil
Viad did an excellent job with the garden and I'm very happy with the results. He arrived exactly on time, which I really appreciated, and worked efficiently throughout the whole task. The garden now looks very clean, tidy, and well maintained. He paid attention to the details and made sure everything was done properly. Vlad is also very easy to communicate with because his English is very good, so it was simple to explain what needed to.❤️
Dig out 2 Retaining wall posts
$200
Montville QLD, Australia
3rd Mar 2026
We need 2 steel retaining wall posts dug out that where concreted in about 1m below soil level. You would need to move some gravel and dirt around and dig this out cleanly including break up the concrete it was set in. Hole to be cleaned out so post can be reset and re concreted in at a later date.
Remove small concrete retaining wall and dispose
$700
Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia
3rd Mar 2026
Looking for someone experienced to jackhammer and remove a small poured concrete retaining wall/footing in my backyard in Marrickville. Details: Approx 2–3 metres long Approx 400–600 mm high Poured concrete (not blocks) Rear yard location Access via side path — wheelbarrow only (no machine access) Some light vegetation nearby Remove and dispose of all concrete Leave area reasonably level and tidy Power available if required (requires extension cord) Flexible timing Please include labour, tools and tip fees in your quote. Fixed price preferred. Photos attached.
Paint garden fence & retaining wall
$250
Langwarrin VIC, Australia
1st Mar 2026
Garden fence to be painted. Can provide paint, but will need to have your own spray gun. Also small retaining wall if works in time frame.
Timber fence and timber retaining wall repair
$2,800
Fig Tree Pocket QLD, Australia
1st Mar 2026
Fix 6.7m wide x 1.8m high timber fence that collapsed due to storm. Fix 120cm wide x 110cm high timber retaining wall, which supports the fence.
Dig 2 holes for retaining wall. rocky soil, hand tools, tight access
$250
Happy Valley, SA
1st Mar 2026
2 holes, 300x300mm 800mm deep. rocky soil, tight access, likely not enough for machinery. will need to be done with hand tools
timber rot in a load-bearing retaining wall post
$800
Merrimac QLD 4226, Australia
19th Feb 2026
I have timber rot in a load-bearing retaining wall post and need a replacement stump to hold the wall,
Great job! Will use again
Add final coat of render to retaining wall.
$350
Netherby SA, Australia
15th Jan 2026
I need a final coat of render to be applied to two backyard, retaining walls, 1.2mx15m and 0.5m x 15m. Pretty straightforward job for experienced hands, estimate 2-3 hours. Paint will be supplied, but drop sheets required to stop any splatter landing on the putting green.
Very happy with their service, would definitely use again.
Run agi pipe behind brick retaining wall 8m.
$1,000
Wallsend NSW, Australia
15th Jan 2026
Run agi pipe (slotted and socked) behind old existing brick retaining wall. Max depth required is ~400mm. There are a few small roots around. Price can be inclusive or exclusive of parts. I can supply all parts if required. Note: Can use Megaflo product placed vertically so that the trench required is slim.
Shane was on time and worked really hard to install a long run of agi pipe. I will definitely give the next few landscaping jobs to Shane. Thanks mate!
Retaining wall for front of house and fence
$3,000
Diamond Creek, Victoria
10th Jan 2026
Building a retaining wall at the front on sloping ground. Approx 8m long x 4 each side. Excuse the photos but self explanatory i also want a fence.
Urbano is the best. Great work. Highly recommended. Polite and friendly. Professional and excellent worker. Would use again!
Demolish 14m limestone retaining wall, 2 courses (500x350x200 blocks)
$600
Mosman Park WA, Australia
5th Jan 2026
We need to demolish 14m limestone retaining wall that is two courses high (500x350x200 blocks). Clean mortar off block and stack.
Chris was an absolute machine getting our limestone wall demolished and retaining wall built. Highly recommend him for work and will be getting him back when we need anything done.
Drill some nails into retaining wall to hang some things off it
$100
Tapping WA, Australia
20th Dec 2025
Drill some nails into wall so I can hang some features up
Did a great job, was polite and very efficient.
Take away old fencing and retaining timber
$200
Woombye QLD 4559, Australia
5th Dec 2025
Remove old timber fence and rotted retaining wall sleepers and timber bits. One or 2 trailer loads
Didn't go until the job was done. Thanks heaps
Render retaining wall
$350
Enoggera QLD, Australia
23rd Nov 2025
Render block retaining wall - labour & materials Circa 10lm around 500 high one side but only need 150 down on return side
Prompt, great workmanship and worked in with my availability
Paint Fence and garden retaining wall
$200
Brighton East VIC, Australia
22nd Nov 2025
Paint the red fence and the garden retaining wall the same grey colour as the fence on the left. Paint will be supplied. The full length of the red fence needs to be painted. 15 meter in length.
Great work, done on time as promised.
Moving retaining wall blocks and gravel
$350
Currumbin Waters QLD, Australia
19th Nov 2025
Looking for someone for 4 hours to move retaining wall blocks, gravel from the bottom of a sloped property to the top. Wheel barrow available. Available to start from midday but flexible. Possibility of work available on Friday & Saturday
Chris is a hard worker and was able to work unsupervised. Great effort.
Dig dirt up and throw behind retaining wall. To be level with grass.
$100
Paddington QLD, Australia
16th Nov 2025
Area 1m x 2m aprox 200mm deep
Amazing. So friendly would highly recommend
Strip back and paint Retaining Wall
$400
North Balgowlah NSW, Australia
14th Nov 2025
Per the photos, we need to white paint stripped off the retaining wall and steps. Undercoat with a primer , and then repaint. We can supply paint and primer if you can supply any tools, paint stripper you need.
Adrian was great to deal with and he did the work to a very high standard. He was punctual and reliable.









