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Guy is a very nice guy. He helped me fixing my retaining wall.

Repair my retaining wall

$400

Great job by Dante…. Was on time and had all the knowledge and tools to do the job. It turned out brilliant and I would highly recommend him. Thanks again.

Extending steel posts on concrete retaining wall

$600

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

Thank you, Ahmad, for your recent work on the planter box and retaining wall. Job well done - quick, easy, efficient, affordable. Thank you!

Replace timber fence, install retaining wall

$75

Ava is 100% the best! He works exceptionally hard, is very reliable, a great communicator, and an awesome guy! We are very lucky to have met Ava, and cannot recommend him highly enough. Thanks again Ava!

Rendered Block Retaining Wall Quote

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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

Retaining wall

$9,999

Tweed Heads NSW 2485, Australia

17th Jan 2026

1m height retaining wall 27m long. It backs onto a man made lake. Will be looking to have the job done in 2 months time. House boundary is where the blue peg is.

Build a retaining wall

$500

Bentleigh East VIC, Australia

17th Jan 2026

Build a 5000 x 1500 x 300mm H retaining wall

Retaining wall, steps, and open pergola

$10

St Helena VIC, Australia

17th Jan 2026

We want to move and replace the side gate and fence with something like a rapid fence 1130 x 1800 classic white PVC gate and side panel available at Bunnings. Replace a section of the retaining wall in a couple of sections. Section 1 would be in a bin enclosure space, being 800mm deep on either side and 1900mm wide at the back and 600mm high. Section 2 is a retaining wall off the bin enclosure space approximately 5000m long and 400mm high. Section 3 is at the edge of the alfresco that would have steps on one side approximately 1200mm wide and 3-4 steps, and then a floating bench seat with a planter box on either side. We would like remove a small section of the pergola roof to straighten the alfresco roof line up and then over section 2 of the retaining wall add an open roof pergola from the fence or retaining back to the house - refer to pictures with the white open roof pergola as an AI generated image as an example. All rubbish removed from site after completion

Concrete sleeper retaining wall

$200

Greenbank QLD, Australia

17th Jan 2026

Need to do concrete sleeper retaining wall done approximately 10.7m length and 800mm height. It’s u shaped. All material provided. Can help with digging holes and putting sleeper in etc.Plz quote for labour.

Brick laying curved retaining wall

$200

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

16th Jan 2026

5 courses double brick with brick on top. Job needed done asap. Plenty of work thereafter. Footing needs to be poured too. Roughly 12-3 meters long.

Finish Retaining Wall

$10

Berwick VIC, Australia

16th Jan 2026

All excavation done. Materials supplied 🔹 WALL SIZE • Total length: 16.8 m • Two height sections: • 7.2 m at 800 mm high • 9.6 m at 600 mm high ⸻ ⭐ SLEEPERS • All sleepers are 80 mm thick • All sleepers are 2.4 m long

Small retaining wall build

$200

West Perth WA, Australia

16th Jan 2026

Small brick retaining wall build to be level with existing level - all materials on hand

Build small retaining wall

$300

Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia

15th Jan 2026

Build small retaining wall

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.

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.

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.