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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

Excavation and Retaining Walls

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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.

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Painter for Timber Fence and Block Retaining Wall

$1,000

Rozelle NSW, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Painter for (about 14 meters of) timber fence and two block retaining walls. It's only our side of the fence. Can be done this Sat., Sun. or Mon. Thanks!

Engineer required for retaining wall

$750

Northmead NSW, Australia

12th Nov 2025

I require an engineer to design and plan a retaining wall which is a requirement for parramatta council cc so it la required to be completed quickly

Build retaining walls for a house

$9,999

Crangan Bay NSW 2259, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Build retaining walls for property boundary

Patch up retaining wall crack

$500

Kellyville NSW, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Just a patch up and paint crack in retaining wall

Attaching screwing in house number on retaining wall

$100

Gledswood Hills NSW 2557, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Need house number to be screwed into place on my retaining wall front of my house.

Quote for limestone retaining wall

$2,000

Martin WA, Australia

12th Nov 2025

we would like quotes on a retaining wall (limestone) and front gate pillars, please

Clean driveway and retaining walls in backyrd

$300

Holmview QLD, Australia

12th Nov 2025

I meed someone to pressure wash driveway. Also, wash retaining walls + stone blocks in the backyard.

Build a small retaining wall

$200

Ascot WA, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Looking for someone to build a small retaining all. Limestone blocks, sand, and cement all supplied. Current pavers and wall will be removed

Tar rubber paint retaining wall

$400

Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

10th Nov 2025

Retaining wall at front of house needs rubber paint to water proof before I back fill on Thursday. The wall is 10m long and 1.5m on the high side tappers off to 30cm on the low side. I have the rollers, tar rubber paint ready to go, just scrape off the lumps of concrete and paint the wall.

Came same day, figured it all out himself. Great guy.

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 existing pine sleeper retaining wall | Coomera Springs Qld (quote)

$65

Upper Coomera QLD 4209, Australia

6th Nov 2025

An existing pine sleeper retaining wall is showing some age and needs a corner vertical plank replaced and re-cemented to ground as support. Perhaps replace some existing horizontal plansk also.

Appreciate the attention to detail and thoroughness of the advice. Delivered exactly as requested.

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