A beautiful stone retaining wall with lush greenery and flowers, creating a peaceful and natural landscape.
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perfect job! Definitely gonna use him again in future

Repair Concrete Sleeper Retaining Wall - Lift, Re-level & Pack Base

$350

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

Good bloke would work with him again in the future!

Help building retaining wall

$10

Awesome work kind friendly and punctual

Small garden retaining wall

$300

Excellent Airtasker. Highly recommend

Brickwork retaining wall

$70

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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.

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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

Paint concrete retaining wall

$1,300

Warner QLD, Australia

14th Mar 2026

We have a concrete retaining wall in the backyard (2 walls at 10mx2m) And a side concrete wall approx 28mx1.5m)

Spray paint small limestone retaining wall – Stirling

$150

Stirling WA 6021, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Looking for someone to spray paint a small limestone retaining wall at my home. Must have own spray equipment and experience with exterior surfaces.

Brick retaining wall repair

$1,000

Wishart QLD, Australia

14th Mar 2026

repair small section of curved brick retaining wall. Remove, straighten and relay bricks to restore this curved section of the retaining wall.

Cart dirt to back fill retaining wall.

$50

Mount Eliza VIC 3930, Australia

12th Mar 2026

Cart some dirt from the front to the rear of the property to backfill a retaining wall. Cart and shicel provided.

Quote for: Render retaining wall

$10

Vaucluse, New South Wales

12th Mar 2026

Quote for: Render a retaining wall around swimming pool. Please include supply and install of materials in quote. Size 60cm high x 18m long. - want a colour render with texture - must be an experienced renderer

Paint Retaining Wall

$400

Hope Island QLD 4212, Australia

10th Mar 2026

Clean and paint retaining wall. Can use the gerni I have to clean the wall prior to paint. I can also supply the paint, airtasker to supply brushes, drop sheets etc. Wall is approx 15m in length, 1.3m in height. 2 coats of paint. Will add photos when home.

Render of retaining wall

$1,000

Glenmore Park NSW, Australia

10th Mar 2026

We have approximately 40 m x .8 high retaining wall being constructed. We are looking for rendered finish

Retaining wall paint

$250

Carina Heights QLD, Australia

10th Mar 2026

Retaining wall damage due to car wash check and hopefully can be fixed by painting it

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

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

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.