A beautiful stone retaining wall with lush greenery and flowers, creating a peaceful and natural landscape.
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Awesome guy, quick and easy to deal with.

Cut 3 bricks for retaining wall

$60

Amazing bloke to work with! Left the place super clean & willing to go the extra mile in making customers happy. Highly recommend!

Tile a retaining wall

$350

Punctual and helpful

Handyman to reinforce sleeper retaining wall

$40

Oscar was great, came at short notice and completed the task in one day as agreed. He is very responsive, takes in suggestions and was very punctual and polite.

Rock retaining wall y otros

$5

Highly recommended great work and attitude

Pressure clean retaining wall and concrete

$300

Kaisala did exactly what we asked for Perfect at what he does I would definitely recommend

Remove fence and retaining wall below

$150

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$85

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$350

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$700

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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

Retaining wall footing

$1,500

Charlestown NSW, Australia

13th Sep 2025

Retaining wall footing need done . Excavate Steel Concrete Pump Starter bars Approx 21lm Leave spoil onsite Need it done next week Can do cash

Excavating garden and build a retaining wall

$50

Elanora QLD, Australia

13th Sep 2025

I need 25m x 5m excavated down by a metre or so, and then a retaining wall build. Retaining wall about 25m long 1m high I’m not sure on price so I’m going to put $50.

Quotes for retaining walls and fence construction

$8,000

Malanda QLD, Australia

13th Sep 2025

Approx 20 m of retaining wall up to 1.5 m high on sloping ground. All types of construction considered. Fencing around new build in new estate. approx 95 m. Mainly looking at timber of colorbond.

Blockwork retaining wall

$1,650

Ormiston QLD, Australia

13th Sep 2025

Blockwork retaining wall plus mortar - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K50N4G37P51ZJBEYQ757CQW7

Build retaining wall

$5

Wellington Point QLD, Australia

13th Sep 2025

Need quotes for retaining wall. Either concrete or sandstone

Retaining wall build, 10m wide, two 1m high tiers.

$10

Moorooka QLD, Australia

13th Sep 2025

G’day, my name’s Ben and I’m looking for a builder for a retaining wall project in a sloped yard at Mooooka. The area has just been cleared out by an excavator and roughly cut in. It’s approx 10-12m wide, 1m high walls planned as part of a two tier shelf design. It’s a large area retained so need an experienced builder who can design the drainage and structural support needed. Ready to start when schedule allows, please get in touch to discuss. Cheers Ben

Concrete sleeper retaining wall Auburn 2144 start Now

$8,000

Auburn NSW, Australia

13th Sep 2025

retaining wall, only if licensed landscaper otherwise don't waste your time, will be inspected at various stages by structural engineer, see attached plan.

Repair retaining wall

$9,999

Upper Coomera QLD, Australia

12th Sep 2025

Repair retaining wall and stormwater system

Assemble sleeper retaining wall

$250

Freshwater NSW, Australia

2nd Sep 2025

Need help building basic retaining wall with treated pine sleepers and star pickets. I will have all the materials ready. It’s just one 12m section (400-600mm height) that needs to be built 1m from the opposite side brick wall except for a 4.5m section timber fence section that also needs a retaining wall. You will need to bring a circular saw.

Perfect job! Very happy customer

Small retaining wall and fencing

$1,000

Wantirna South VIC, Australia

29th Aug 2025

Need small retaining wall (400mm high) and timber paling fence done. Can do labour only or full turn-key. Price put in is only for labour only with experience in retaining wall and fencing and bring your own tools including nail gun approx. 9m retaining wall X 400mm high timber paling fence approx. 3.7m X 1.5m high Also, remove old incorrectly installed post and retaining wall

Excellent communication and workmanship. Done fencing and retaining wall exactly as per my sketch. Great skill and eye to the details

Render retaining wall

$300

Box Hill North, Victoria

22nd Aug 2025

Render top of cut down retaining wall with base coat and exy rear top to return render down approx 100 mm

Very happy with the work and communication

Remove fence and retaining wall below

$150

Greenvale VIC, Australia

12th Aug 2025

I need first 4 panels of fence removed including wood retaining wall below

Kaisala did exactly what we asked for Perfect at what he does I would definitely recommend

Paint timber retaining walls

$500

Carrara QLD 4211, Australia

28th Jul 2025

New and existing timber retaining walls/ stair frames to be painted in ‘Woodland grey’ outdoor paint. Paint to be included in the price

Damien and his team did a great job. Very efficient, good communication and super friendly! Highly recommend

Retaining Wall

$5

Eltham VIC, Australia

17th Jul 2025

Existing retaining wall to be removed Installation of replacement retaining wall. Part 1 - 6m Long & 90cm High Part 2 - 6m Long…following each side of brick stairs from bottom to top. Steps 1-5 Retaining wall 3 sleepers high. Steps 6-15 Retaining wall 2 sleepers high. Importantly - Retaining wall to be soundly built and positioned to enable brick steps to be installed thereafter. Retaining Wall to be constructed of Steel posts and treated pine sleepers.

Thanks Chi for a job well done.

Retaining walls pool area

$10

Kalorama VIC 3766, Australia

14th Jul 2025

Wooden timber retaining walls to be replaced quote needed

Prompt communication

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.

Ava is a great Airtasker and very happy to recommend!

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 .

Repair my retaining wall

$400

Killara NSW, Australia

27th Jun 2025

I want have someone to repair my damaged stone retaining wall. And reinforce the the grout of the retaining wall at the backyard.

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

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.