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David worked quick & delivered more than what was asked. Would happily recommend him.

Install retaining wall posts. materials provided & remove tree root.

$500

Ahmad is a pleasure to deal with and we are very happy with the job he did for us. Back garden looks great, everything was left tidy and absolutely no dramas Thanks!

Replace timbers on retaining wall and garden edging (supplied)

$500

Honest, punctual and good communication.

Repair or replace a section of concrete block retaining wall.

$10

Very good no dramas does exactly what is required. On time no bs. happy as solid worker Good skills will use him again for sure - Shannon Haulcut mining and construction.

Need someone 2 jackhammer a retaining wall post footing in Joyner

$30

Good bloke would work with him again in the future!

Help building retaining wall

$10

Great work. Tidy and on time. I would highly recommend

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$725

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Airtasker lets you easily find trusted and affordable retaining wall services near you. Sit back, relax, and post a task with all the crucial details. Retaining wall contractors will soon get in touch. We’ll save you the trouble of reaching out to different retaining wall providers for quotes.

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

New fence & retaining wall

$2,000

Ashmore QLD 4214, Australia

16th May 2026

Replace old wooden fence,retaining wall with a colorbond fence & cement retaining wall. Front fence,not sure to replace with aluminium?

Hardwood retaining wall

$20

Cashmere QLD, Australia

16th May 2026

Need an approx 1mtr high hardwood retaining wall done. Similar to the photo attached.

Painting of a patio ceiling, colourbond fence and retaining walls

$2,000

Dulwich Hill NSW, Australia

16th May 2026

- Painting of patio ceiling (about 6 x 5 m). Ceiling has 4 x skylights installed, so need to also paint the reveals. Need to ensure no paint on exhaust, downlights, etc. Colour natural white. Ceiling has been prepped, but needs to be sanded before painting. - Painting of a red colourbond fence. To be painted monument grey. Total length about 50m. Height about 1.8m (tapers at the front). - Painting of certain retaining walls in the backyard (to be painted monument grey). About 20m worth of width. Not very high (90cm?)

Bricklayer to repoint retaining wall with matched mortar

$500

Fairlight NSW, Australia

16th May 2026

We need a bricklayer to repoint a small retaining wall with matched mortar. In a couple of sections, unmatched mortar will have to be removed and replaced.

8.2m concrete sleeper retaining wall @ 600mm H

$1,000

Miranda NSW 2228, Australia

16th May 2026

Retaining wall: Approx 8.2m of 2m grey rock faced concrete sleeper, approx 600mm H, including fence spigots

Cut a Concrete Sleep Slab / retaining wall sleeper

$50

Cairns QLD, Australia

14th May 2026

Need a concrete sleeper trimmed by about 2cm.

Structural engineer for 2metre high block retaining wall

$200

Tea Tree Gully SA 5091, Australia

14th May 2026

Looking for a structural engineer to visit the site for a retaining wall, 2 metree high, of interlocking blocks.

Need 14 x steel retaining wall posts cut

$10

Preston VIC, Australia

14th May 2026

Need 14 x steel retaining wall posts cut to the top of timber

Paint my retaining wall and fence

$123

Norman Park QLD, Australia

22nd Apr 2026

I have a retaining wall to be re painted and a timber fence painted

Great job, on time and great communication. Will use him again for future painting I have coming up

Re-render Retaining Wall (Forestville)

$300

Forestville NSW, Australia

20th Apr 2026

Looking for an experienced tradesperson to repair and re-render an external retaining wall. Details: * Approx. 4m long x 0.8m high * Remove loose/damaged render * Surface already pressure washed * Patch cracks and prep surface * Apply new cement render for a smooth, weather-resistant finish * Includes small stair section on one side Notes: * Easy access * Please bring tools and materials * Open to suggestions on best finish Photos attached.

Easy communication and job well done!

Need a qualified Bricklayer to patch up retaining wall

$350

Landsdale WA, Australia

14th Apr 2026

We have been instructed by council city of Wanneroo to fix up our retaining wall. Need bricklayer to patch up the cracks either with mortar or wateva you use. photos attached. Need written confirmation in the end this has been completed so we can submit to council

Probably the best Airtasker we have used! Lisa was great with communication from the start and informed us every step of the way. Andy was down to earth guy, honest and efficient and got the job done ✅ thank you so much and also going above and beyond for what was needed for us!

Concrete footings for low retaining wall

$700

Morningside QLD 4170, Australia

9th Apr 2026

Need someone to lay the concrete footings for a DIY low retaining wall. I’m planning on building using Versawall blocks, but want someone with more experience to make sure the footings are level. The wall is only 800mm high so requirements are 450mm wide but 130mm deep. The total length is 10metres (3m + 4m + 3m - see photo of the hole in the garden that is getting retained) Concrete Taxi can deliver the concrete needed and ready to go for $445, so really just need someone with the skills and experience to make sure it’s level. Planning on this being done middle of next week (15, 16 or 17 April)

Absolutely superb. Great communication, honest guidance, punctual, quality work and Martin is also a top bloke - even our dog likes him and she dislikes most people. What more could you ask for? So happy

Need double brick 6 x meter retaining wall

$150

Granville NSW 2142, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Need double brick retaining wall on the side of the car park 4 x layers of bricks only just to create plantation area Material provided Granville area

Excellent work done thanks

Need someone to finish a brick retaining wall

$300

Camp Hill QLD, Australia

3rd Apr 2026

Need someone to finish a brick retaining wall flush to the boundary wall. The length is about 1.5m and only 3 bricks high. because I want it flush to the boundary wall, some brick cutting is required. the bricks are 13cm deep.

Phillip did a very good job on my block retaining wall. Happy with the results!

Painting retaining walls & windows

$1,000

Mount Barker, South Australia, Australia

31st Mar 2026

Needing about 60sqm of retaining walls and 6 or 7 large windows painted. Paint supplied and tools if required.

A great easy going guy to work with!

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

Contact me again please Cut some concrete footings on a retaining wall

$600

Reynella SA, Australia

10th Feb 2026

Please contact me again from the last time I posted. The ad expired. Concrete footings need to be cut back and bottom of retaining wall needs to be covered as it is exposed. Possibly with concrete sleepers.

Paul got the job done at a reasonable price. And he loves concrete! I will be using him again for some other work on my property. Thanks Paul.

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!