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I found Kieran, punctual, reliable and fast to complete the work and he provided additional advice.
Repair to one end of breeze block retaining wall on domestic property
$300
Good bloke would work with him again in the future!
Help building retaining wall
$10
Wow is all we can say! Michael was fantastic to work with, communication and delivery all 5 star. He turned up when he said he would and delivered above and beyond our expectations. His attention to detail was phenomenal!! It was a true pleasure working with Michael and we wouldn’t hesitate to do so again. Cannot recommend him highly enough!!!! Thanks Michael - we greatly appreciate your work!!
Rebuild a retaining wall
$2,500
Hard working,honest and did a great job. Would recommend and hire again 👍
Retaining wall cladding
$1,000
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
Thanks Pat - very helpful. 👍
Waterproof a retaining wall
$300
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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.
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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.
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AmLG door seal retaining band replaced
$150
Donvale VIC 3111, Australia
17th Dec 2025
LG washer/dryer door seal new retaining band to be fitted
Repair timber retaining wall...4.8m long
$500
Daisy Hill QLD, Australia
17th Dec 2025
Remove the damaged wall 4.8m Replace 2x2.4 timber bays Height aprox 2.0m to slope 1.0 m
Repair retaining wall
$300
Schofields, New South Wales
17th Dec 2025
Need help/expertise to repair a retaining wall on the fence line of my property.
Rebuild collapsed retaining wall
$2,000
Eatons Hill QLD, Australia
17th Dec 2025
A 3m section of old concrete cylinder core retaining wall has collapsed in the recent storm. I'm looking to just have it cleared and rebuilt using the existing cylinder cores. Or up for better options to replace the wall with concrete sleepers perhaps?
Help needed building a retaining wall and fence
$35
Springfield Lakes QLD, Australia
16th Dec 2025
Dismantle and old retaining wall and fence and help put up a new one starting January 5 through to about the 9 th
Concrete sleeper retaining wall
$1,500
Theodore ACT, Australia
15th Dec 2025
Concrete sleeper retaining wall, approx 16m long, approx 1.2m high. Retaining wall to be built in front of existing block retaining wall (left of photo) with consideration for electricity etc
Retaining wall needs to be installed in Padbury.
$5,000
Padbury WA, Australia
15th Dec 2025
Retaining wall for the slab on elevated block of land. 13 m long and from 1 to 1.5 m deep, 1 m wide trench needs to be done. 3, 2 and 1 limestone rows on the bottom and soil back.
Replace Timber retaining wall And pavers in drive way
$1,200
Mitcham VIC, Australia
15th Dec 2025
Need retaining wall replaced , damaged due to fire. Also need pavers replaced as required. Please see image attached
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.
Garden Bed Retaining Wall
$10
Rydalmere NSW, Australia
24th Oct 2025
I need someone that knows how to install Adbri Masonry Versalock Garden Blocks 400x200. Purchased from Bunnings. There is already a concrete footings poured.
Zak has done an amazing job with all the landscaping and garden walls. Really honest pricing and really delivers on service and quality. If there were minor things that needed adjusting he was able to accommodate without any issues. Highly recommend getting a quote from Zak if you ever plan to do any gardening related renovations.