A beautiful stone retaining wall with lush greenery and flowers, creating a peaceful and natural landscape.
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Job was completed well and to expect requirements. Jordan did a great job with in fixing my problem.

Repair cement to retaining wall

$200

Prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly. Will use again.

Advice on next step in retaining wall project.

$50

Absolute superstar, job done well and to what was requested

Excavator job - remove retaining wall and yuccas

$1,000

Ermin was on time and did a great job.

Chemically clean Outdoor Retaining Wall

$300

Great work! good advice given after job completed. Works on tasks on with full dedication!

Retaining walls cleaning

$300

Thanks Scott, punctual, excellent work and friendly. AA recommended!

Brick retaining wall needs capping.

$300

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$90

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$350

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$750

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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

Stone Retaining Wall Rebuild

$7,000

Waterfall Gully SA, Australia

5th Jul 2025

Looking for an experienced stonemason to rebuild a small structural stone retaining wall at my property in Waterfall Gully. Scope includes: • Dismantling approx. 5m x 1.3m mortared stone retaining wall (top of outdoor steps) • Patching some areas that are cracking x10 • Cleaning and stockpiling stone for reuse (deck space available) • Excavating bank to allow realignment and proper drainage • Pouring a reinforced concrete footing (all concrete to be hand-carried up steps) • Rebuilding wall using existing stone with internal reinforcement, drainage, weep holes, and ag pipe • Site clean-up and waste removal Site Access: • Manual access only — materials must be carried by hand up/down stairs • No machinery or vehicle access to the wall Must have: • Proven experience in stone wall construction (dry or mortared) • Own tools, insurance, and ability to manage physical access constraints Please have in your profile: • Examples of similar work Budget: Quotes requested — pricing to be discussed after site visit

Retaining wall for front of our house

$7,000

Virginia, South Australia, AUS

4th Jul 2025

Need some to build retaining wall for our front yard, our house is little higher than ground level. It’s a corner block so there is some corner area to cover as well. Seeking quotes for now. Work: 1. Retaining wall (single or double as in pics) 2. Render and white texture 3. Steps tiled or concrete or rendered Feel free to contact me. Would be great if you can come in person and quote. Cheers

Quote to build block retaining wall

$50

Paddington QLD, Australia

3rd Jul 2025

Looking for a bricklayer/bricklayer to quote on extending some existing blockwork retaining walls. See example under stairs to come off existing wall… plus another garden retaining wall.

Pressure Clean Retaining Wall

$325

Warner QLD 4500, Australia

3rd Jul 2025

Pressure Clean app. 20 metres of Retaining Wall made of concrete blocks as per photos. Remove mildew also from blocks.

Retaining wall

$5

Wishart QLD 4122, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

A retaining wall on vacant land needs to be done to split the block. 29m long 0.6m high all up around 17.5m³ All earthwork is done and marked Needs to be done with plain/grey concrete sleepers and steel posts.

Need to fix retaining wall

$50

Boronia VIC, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

I need to fix this retaining wall and push inside

Retaining wall

$9,900

Narara NSW, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

Can someone quote to fix the rotten section of the retaining wall. Full length of the wall is 45m but only 5-10m and 2m high is rotten under the carport needs fixing. It has old timber which has rotten over the decades. Pictures included for reference. Happy to have someone come out to have a look. There’s potential for other landscape work required.

Curb / Small Retaining wall damaged needs to be repaires.

$500

St Marys NSW, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

Kerb / Small retaining wall damaged needs to be repaired. Photos have been added

Finish retaining wal

$500

Woolloongabba QLD, Australia

30th Jun 2025

5 poles to be dug and cemented in and 9 cuts made to fit the sleepers in

Except job . Very happy. Already talking about the next job .

Small garden retaining wall

$300

Mudgeeraba QLD, Australia

18th Jun 2025

Need a retaining wall built in the backyard. 3 x 3m with a minor slope (20cm difference from top to bottom). Purpose is for a cubby house to be built on. Happy to pay for materials and labour or for us to buy materials and just pay for labour - can negotiate.

Awesome work kind friendly and punctual

Post digging for retaining wall

$400

Officer VIC, Australia

17th Jun 2025

Need to dig 9 * 600mm holes for post and 1 *400mm. Won’t be done with manual auger as there is bit of compact soil underneath

Really happy with work Chris did, professional and good communication.

Replace a few timber sleepers in our retaining wall and outdoor steps

$500

Eatons Hill QLD, Australia

17th Jun 2025

We need to replace a few timber sleepers in our retaining wall that have rotted, as well as a few timber garden steps that are in the same condition. We’d prefer to use a timber type that’s more resistant to rain and rot — happy to take recommendation. I can send through some photos if that helps. Need someone to come by and provide a quote first.

Very nice and polite person and very punctual. Very professional piece of work. Highly recommended.

Trim Tree branches and remove ferns from retaining wall

$200

Buderim QLD, Australia

16th Jun 2025

We have a very long driveway that has tree branches over hanging onto the driveway. We need these branches trimmed. You will need a tall ladder and your own trimming equipment. We also need the ferns in the photos attached removed from the retaining wall

Paul was truly incredible. He did an amazing job cutting our trees and also helped with our down lights. He is the nicest man

Fix garden bed retaining wall

$5

Oyster Bay NSW, Australia

9th Jun 2025

Repair small damage on retaining wall

Great communication, did the job well. Very happy.

Painting Retaining wall and path outdoor.

$5

Mcdowall QLD 4053, Australia

9th Jun 2025

Will discuss in person once you check the work and give me a quote and timeline to complete the job.

Jacob was really nice and gave a detailed explanation for the job and the quote. I do not have a timeline for the job, but he is kind enough to wait.

Painting retaining wall

$150

Doubleview WA 6018, Australia

8th Jun 2025

Painting a small brick retaining wall. It already has been half done, I just don’t have time to finish it and would love it done asap. I have everything needed for the job too. Also happy to add the extra $33 to cover Airtasker fee. Thanks!

Tee was super friendly and punctual

Retaining wall went up in flames.. 3 sleepers 1 post,

$5

Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

21st May 2025

Retaining wall started burning, not sure how this happened, need 6 sleepers and one post replaced,

Great bloke, did a top job...easy going guy, will use him again..

Labourer required to help build small retaining wall

$35

Shorncliffe QLD, Australia

18th May 2025

Labourer required to help us build small retaining wall. Must be fit. Hourly

Highly recommend! Lovely guy and very hard working

Electrician for Retaining Wall Advice

$100

Collingwood Park QLD 4301, Australia

11th May 2025

We have a crew here to fix/update our retaining wall from wood panels to concrete sleepers. They have identified the underground power lines go through the area they are wishing to expose and we/they need guidance on next steps

Stan was able to come out right away and have a conversation with the contractors so they could continue work, very grateful for his help

Remove timber retaining wall

$50

Mermaid Beach QLD, Australia

9th May 2025

Need a labourer with a trailer to remove timber retaining wall, bring it to the dump. Paid hourly including removal etc.

Thanks Adam for your help, would highly recommend 👍