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Recent Retaining Walls reviews in Newcastle

Very prompt and fast worker, saved me a lot of effort
Move 140 Retaining wall blocks approx 20m
$100

Josh was very professional. He got the job done super quick. Would 10/10 recommend
Small timber retaining wall
$250

Great communication, fair price and takes pride on completing tasks to a very high standard. Highly recommend Rory for any landscaping and outdoor trade tasks.
10m hardwood retaining wall
$250

Very good job and very happy.
Small retaining wall
$1,000

Excellent work completed and accommodating to changes and goes the extra mile to help.
Retaining wall constructed
$1,000

Did a great job and he put the sleepers where I wanted
Cut retaining wall sleeper
$151
low
$145
median
$500
high
$750
Average reviews for Retaining Walls Services in Newcastle
based on 18 reviews
4.78
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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.
Recent Retaining Walls tasks in Newcastle
Retaining wall paint
$250
Cardiff South NSW 2285, Australia
10th Jun 2025
Finish retaining wall paint. Suitable for a painter with spray set up. Paint supplied.
Remove old retaining wall and construct new one
$1,000
Mirrabooka NSW, Australia
1st Jun 2025
We need a old retaining wall and plywood that’s covering it removed and a new retaining wall with steal and timber installed. Must be sturdy. Cost should include removal and disposal fees. First photos are what we currently have, last two are what we want to achieve. Length approx 3.76m and height 1.20m
Rock Retaining wall build
$1,200
Merewether Heights, New South Wales
1st Jun 2025
Looking for someone to rebuild section of retaining wall to match the rest of our rock retaining wall. Small section of wall that is currently bricked as per picture. Job includes removal/disposal of existing wall and supply and install of new rock wall.
2 retaining walls built with footings.Drainage ready to connect 10m sq
$5,000
Boolaroo NSW, Australia
28th May 2025
Excavate footings, Supply and install 10m2 of block wall, capped. Filled, Supply and install aghline, fab, gravel for drainage tapped into existing drainage supplied by client
Retaining Wall
$100
Minmi NSW, Australia
14th Apr 2025
Retaining Wall for my Backyard as shown in the image I am ok with any of the formats but need the most cost effective one length 14.5 meters Height needs to be decided after discussing with you Happy to negotiate on the price as I am not aware of the cost


Very Good work was amazing
Retaining wall block stacking
$450
Bonnells Bay NSW, Australia
13th Apr 2025
Need only three block layer done please if anyone available before weekend and need to cover only two trench probably half day work and I will help as a labour guy
Sleepers retaining wall
$500
Fletcher NSW 2287, Australia
30th Mar 2025
Sleepers retaining wall asap
Retaining wall
$5
Wallsend NSW, Australia
25th Mar 2025
This work is about building a 9-10m retaining wall, the wall is about 1m height , so the dig should be at least 750mm deep. Scope: Dig post holes (every 1.2m), mount the wooden posts and fill the holes with concrete, install the wood sleepers, back fill with gravel , general clean up. Free issue materials: posts, sleepers, concrete mix, cement, geo fabric, agpipe , back fill gravel . Please provide me with your ☎️ NO, so I can arrange a site visit. Regards
Repair rock retaining wall
$500
Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
12th Mar 2025
Repair a section of the rock retaining wall that has come away slightly.


Excellent communication and service
Rebuild retaining wall
$250
Merewether NSW, Australia
18th Feb 2025
Looking for someone to rebuild the affected area of the photographer retaining wall (approx 2m section). Scope would be to: Remove existing section of wall Remove excess soil behind wall (there is a rotten stump behind too) Reinstate rocks with Sand Cement to bind. Thank you, Sam
Dry stacked block retaining wall
$600
Adamstown Heights NSW 2289, Australia
20th Jan 2025
abri smooth stone block retaining wall. -approx 1.2m long with a 1.4m return 600mm high with caps. - 5 steps created using blocks Will sit on a packer sand base all materials supplied
Sandstone retaining fixing. Sandstones have fallen in places
$250
Caves Beach, New South Wales
29th Dec 2024
Sandstone blocks have fallen off and need to be securely fixed


Josh did a great job. He knew exactly what we needed done and left the job site clean.
Retaining wall repair
$500
Fletcher NSW, Australia
17th Dec 2024
Looking to get retaining wall repaired. We have some lengths of timber that might do the job.


Great work. Thanks Scott.
Cut retaining wall capping blocks
$150
Waratah West NSW 2298, Australia
12th Dec 2024
Building a retaining wall with versawall blocks, need someone to cut the capping stones with a wet saw/brick saw. Max 6-7 blocks


Tahlia was great,turned up on time, did a great job
Build garden retaining wall.
$300
Cardiff NSW 2285, Australia
16th Nov 2024
Build a small garden bed (3) with small cement landing(1) with 1 or 2 stairs(2) going down. Would need to quote including bricks a cement.
I need a professional to help build a retaining wall.
$5
Cameron Park NSW, Australia
6th Nov 2024
I need to get a quote as soon as possible for the construction of a retaining wall that needs to be in construction around February to April. 1m high 65m long retaining wall.
Retaining wall
$1,234
Whitebridge NSW, Australia
25th Oct 2024
Hi there, I have these 2 complete retaining walls built with Keystone blocks. I'm hoping to rebuild the bottom retaining wall and would like to keep the consistency of using the same keystone blocks but I cannot find any matching colour bricks from anywhere. I was just hoping to find some information/ideas and some quotes
Retaining wall quote.
$5
Cameron Park NSW, Australia
30th Sep 2024
Quote for replacement of timber retaining wall
Help with rendering approximately 16m2 of block retaining walls
$5
Tingira Heights NSW, Australia
23rd Sep 2024
Want a hand with rendering walls I’ve put up out the back. I’ll have all materials and most tools. Have plenty of straight edges and one or two plastic paddle trowels or whatever they are called etc but any hand tools you have bring along. Looking at around two weeks time. Will be done on the weekend. I’ll get first layer on, would like a hand getting top surface done nicely. I haven’t t done much of it, just small jobs like mailboxes so would like to be shown properly. Will be hourly rate between 30-50 depending on how good you are 🤙 Jobs I’ve done I’ve had it smooth as hell, would like the same finish but need some guidance on long stretches. One wall is 11m long and .8 high Other is 6m long between 1 and 1.4 high
Retaining wall installer
$1,000
Cameron Park NSW, Australia
16th Sep 2024
Need help with installing concrete sleeper retaining wall on the side of house. The wall height will be 400 to 600mm and about 21m long. Will supply the materials.