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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

Bradley was fantastic! He came by to fix our washer and went above and beyond to make sure everything was working perfectly. Not only was he incredibly professional, but he was also so friendly and helpful. It’s rare to find such great service these days—Highly recommend him for any appliance repair needs!

Help replacing a retaining wire for washing machine

$40

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

Was quick on site and knew his stuff.

Give quote for retaining wall.

$30

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$90

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$350

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$700

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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

Fix / rebuild retaining wall

$10

Dandenong VIC, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

I’m looking for quotes for 15 m of retaining wall to be fixed, wich will includes material please want to know prices difference between concrete or wood.

Remove retaining wall posts

$400

Wavell Heights QLD, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

There are 8 galvanised steel posts ( about 400 mm long) left over after removing a retaining wall. These need to be cut off below ground level. So a small hole around each post will need to be created. I don’t mind how they are cut off - grinder or oxy torch. Open to offers

Widen the driveway one side - excavation, construct retaining wall

$1,500

Blackburn South VIC, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

Widen driveway - some excavation needed. Build a retaining wall with H4 pine treated sleepers with a step to the garden.

Retaining wall installation and concrete work for shed

$1,100

Highton VIC, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

We need extension of the concrete to provide base for shed. The are is approximately 1m by 6 m. There is almost 40 cm slope hence need for retaining wall installed. Pls quote only if you had experience with similar job.

Render front facade retaining wall approx 15 sqm

$200

Craigieburn VIC, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

Acrylic Render wall and put texture paint colour bond loft

Retaining Wall Repair

$200

Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

Remove and Replace 4 sleepers (3 different sections in retaining wall) which have rotted (see photos). Dimensions: Sleepers are: 200mm width x 2400mm length x 75mm thickness. Timber will be purchased beforehand so nothing needed but tools for job.

Clean & Paint retaining walls

$400

Mornington VIC, Australia

1st Jan 2026

I need new retaining walls painted before landscaping starts. They run down the length of one side and two tiered at the back. Would prefer an experienced painter with their own spray gun.

Replace timber paling fence + build low retaining edge

$2,800

Keysborough VIC, Australia

1st Jan 2026

Looking for an experienced fencer / landscaper to replace a timber paling fence and build a separate low retaining edge. Scope of work: - Replace approx. 12 metres of fencing - Fence height: 1.8 metres - Standard vertical timber paling fence - Approx. 10 metres runs beside a raised garden bed (~500 mm high) - There is currently NO retaining edge ** Important clarification - Job includes constructing a new low retaining edge (likely timber pine sleepers or similar) to hold back garden soil. Properly anchored and concreted - The fence is independent and itself is not required to act as a retaining wall. Open to quotes and happy to consider competitive quotes within reason.

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.

Re stain timber decked walkway and paint retaining walls

$500

Sorrento VIC, Australia

5th Nov 2025

Timber decked entry walkway needs staining and sprucing up and retaining walls need painting

Brendan was great to deal with. He did a great job.

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.