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Recent Retaining Walls reviews
Great Work from Scott and his team with a large retaining wall. He came prepared for the task and had all the correct tools and good advice.
Bricklaying for retaining wall
$3,500
Arrived on time very polite got the job done left the site clean.very happy.
Dig a trench 100 deep for a retaining wall
$300
Great final product. Would definitely recommend and use again
Cutting retaining wall bricks
$100
Great workmanship! Great communication! Highly recommended!
Carpentry - Trim tops of retaining wall posts
$200
Great wok very happy he works really hard 😊
Pack a retaining wall and level dirt
$500
Amazing Thanks very much
Put in a retaining wall
$250
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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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Retaining wall repair
$100
Chatswood NSW, Australia
18th Mar 2024
Retaining wall is unstable. Needs repair.
Fix retaining wall - attached photos
$5
Lower Plenty VIC, Australia
17th Mar 2024
Fix the retaining wall as shown in attached photos.
Put up a retaining wall in backyard
$500
Toongabbie NSW, Australia
17th Mar 2024
Need someone who can put up 2 retaining walls 2 sleepers height, of about 30meters length. Must have appropriate tools to complete job. We will pay for sleepers.
Retaining wall repair/rebuild
$800
Illawong NSW, Australia
17th Mar 2024
My existing retaining wall (5.7m long, less than 1m height)of garden bed is tilting. Need repair/rebuild. Drainage pipe is required.
Rebuild fence with retaining wall
$1,500
Ascot Vale VIC, Australia
16th Mar 2024
10m approximately prefer wood Need retaining wall about 40cm high as part of fence Disposal also required
Retaining wall. Concrete sleepers
$2,000
Elwood VIC, Australia
16th Mar 2024
15m retaining wall High point 450 lowest 175mm. Concrete sleepers To be built 200mm off existing fence to allow for small garden bed To be installed and all soil/rubbish to be removed from site
Dig retaining wall footings
$250
Crangan Bay NSW 2259, Australia
16th Mar 2024
Labourer needed to help dig 16 retaining wall footings between 2 houses and move removed soil. Average hole size 450W x 700D. Minimal access for machinery. Preference given to someone with own post hole shovel etc. $250 for 7 hours work.
Retaining wall, demolition of front walls & build half wall half fence
$3,000
Osborne Park WA, Australia
16th Mar 2024
Front wall is leaning and need to be removed and replaced with new wall and half fence.
Demolish retaining wall and footing
$400
Woolloongabba QLD, Australia
9th Mar 2024
concrete sleeper retaining wall has 3 steel posts with concrete foundations I have jackhammer and can dispose of waste
Lots of experience in construction
Build 3.8 meters of timber retaining wall - LABOUR ONLY
$300
Ashmore QLD, Australia
3rd Mar 2024
Build 3.8 meters of timber retaining wall and connect with the existing retaining wall. Pictures of the work site are attached. The tasker will need to quote for labour. I will pay for timber and consumables.
Danny is a diligent and hardworking tradesman. I recommend him to everyone looking to engage him for the task he quotes.
Cut 3 bricks for retaining wall
$60
Cairns QLD, Australia
2nd Mar 2024
I have 1x block and 2 caps for a retaining wall that I need cut to size. - Due date: Flexible
Awesome guy, quick and easy to deal with.
To Fix Subsidence of Retaining Wall
$500
Stanhope Gardens NSW, Australia
14th Feb 2024
I Need the services of a landscaper or Handyman that can correct the end of our retaining wall at the front of the house as there has been subsidence
Great Guy - Good Communication - Knowledgeable on all things landscaping - Will use again
Move crushed rock behind retaining wall
$300
Greenvale VIC, Australia
6th Feb 2024
I need 25 cubic metres of crushed rock moved behind the retaining wall. This job can be done with either a mini dingo which has to be max 900mm wide or with wheelbarrows.
Very reliable airtasker. Highly efficient and reliable. Strongly recommend.
Replace rotting timber retaining wall
$1,400
Endeavour Hills VIC, Australia
5th Feb 2024
Photos now added. Straight stretch 14 metres of 600mm high rotting timber retaining wall needs replacing. Would be open to replacing with either timber or concrete. Possible add on of some small timber stairs and side slope retaining replacement. - Due date: Flexible
Mario was awesome, he did a brilliant job for us and was lovely to deal with. Highly recommend!
Retaining Wall
$5
Boronia Heights QLD, Australia
1st Feb 2024
Need to do retaining wall 12 meters. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, February 3, 2024
Arrive on time, nice guy! Just got quote from him, didn’t proceed with the job yet.
Need a front retaining wall
$750
South Ripley QLD, Australia
1st Feb 2024
need someone to provide advice and build a retaining wall to the front of my house. its approx 3.6m in length. will provide all the retaining wall materials. this quote is for labour and advice - Due date: Flexible
built retaining wall. awesome job clean fast and did everything for me. would work again
Building Inspection of a completed Retaining Wall
$500
Castle Hill NSW, Australia
20th Jan 2024
We had a retaining wall built at our house a few years ago during COVID Lockdowns. In the chaos we missed getting a building inspection complete which we still require in order to obtain our final Occupancy Certificate. The structure seems sound based on the last few years of crazy weather and it seems to be still solid. I have plenty of photos of footings being poured and the process undertaken at the time by our concrete / landscape guy. - Due date: Flexible
Fantastic service, prompt and great communicator. Thanks Hassan.
Retaining wall for 10.5m 500H
$10
St Albans VIC, Australia
18th Jan 2024
Retaining Wall for 10.5m length 500H - Due date: Flexible
He is a hard worker! 🙏
Quote to paint back of house and retaining walls
$5
Bundall QLD, Australia
16th Jan 2024
Quote to paint the back of house only and retaining walls in photos. - Due date: Flexible
Thanks Corey, nice work - we will definitely use you again 🙂 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
3 Sleeper retaining wall built
$150
Box Hill NSW, Australia
11th Jan 2024
I need 1 length (approx 2.1m) 3 stacked sleeper retaining wall to continue on from current fence line - Due date: Before Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Completed job promptly and well