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Great work, thank you Craig!

Timber fence and timber retaining wall repair

$2,800

Was quick on site and knew his stuff.

Give quote for retaining wall.

$30

Easy to deal with and did a great job.

Cutting sandstone block retaining wall

$250

Good bloke would work with him again in the future!

Help building retaining wall

$10

Thanks Hai for helping with the fence

Build retaining wall

$5

Honestly one of the best tradie i've hired through airtasker. Super friendly, switched on and his attention to detail was spot on. I've had many painters help me and I can honestly say he's been the best. Will definitely hire again.

Sand and stain my retaining wall

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$720

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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.

Take your time viewing Tasker ratings and reviews to make an informed choice. Once you’ve hired a Tasker, they’ll come over and get to work on your retaining wall. When the job’s done, simply release the payment securely through our platform. That’s how easy it can be to put up the retaining wall you need. Select the pink ‘Post a task’ button now to get started.

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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

Tile a retaining wall

$1,300

Bardon QLD, Australia

16th Apr 2026

We have around 10-12 SQM of retaining wall around our pool that I would like tiled. We will supply tiles. Please supply a quote for labour and grout etc.

Render retaining wall

$3,500

Morningside QLD, Australia

15th Apr 2026

Render smooth finish block retaining wall 1.2m high and 60m long Supply and install all materials tools etc Wanting a professional job done

Painting pergola/fence/retaining wall painting plastering inside too

$1,000

Doncaster VIC, Australia

15th Apr 2026

looking to pain outside: pergola, fence and retaining wall. inside 1 room, plastering, painting 3 door frames and skirting boards.

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

Painting a brick garden retaining wall

$450

Lane Cove North NSW, Australia

13th Apr 2026

The back yard brick retaining wall and stair needs to be painted but prior to that the mould and a few weeds growing through need to be removed in places and treated then painted. Monument Black

Fantastic job done, Vincenzo came and checked the colour paint first as I was unsure then purchased it for me. Left the place neat and tidy and was super efficient. I’m very happy with the work.

Help to build concrete sleeper retaining wall

$200

Pokolbin NSW, Australia

13th Apr 2026

Need a couple strong blokes to help lift concrete sleepers into place to help build a retaining wall. Approx 72 blocks weighing around 120kg each

Handyman to sand and paint low retaining wall. Paint supplied.

$400

Reedy Creek QLD, Australia

13th Apr 2026

Sand wall. Then assist me with painting. I will supply the paint and brushes and would also paint. You need to bring electric sander and sand paper. Est 5 hours work but price includes minor overage

Excellent approach to work. Completely happy

Wire balustrade fence on top of retaining wall

$500

Peakhurst Heights NSW, Australia

12th Apr 2026

Existing fence on top of retaining wall never finished by previous owner, want to replace with wire version. Fence is around 6.5m -7m long including posts , and about 900mm high Have all wire materials , may need one more post, good to go otherwise I think

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!

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