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Recent Retaining Walls reviews in Brisbane
On time and did a great job of some tough work!
Bitumen Paint back of New Retaining Wall
$120
John is a very nice man and is a hard worker. He certainly went above and beyond on my job. I have no hesitation in recommending him
Demolition of old concrete retaining wall
$500
Very professional, high quality job.
Labourer - retaining wall post hole digging
$200
A great tidy job done of retaining wall.
Concrete sleeper retaining wall
$250
Thanks John. Fast and professional. Great advice on the next steps in my project.
Dig Stump holes for retaining wall
$250
Awesome job guys! Came on short notice, very friendly, fast, pro-active and professional.
Labour to help with retaining wall prep.
$150
low
$112
median
$250
high
$570
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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.
Recent Retaining Walls tasks in Brisbane
Concrete retaining wall
$5,000
Milton QLD, Australia
29th Nov 2023
Replace timber retaining wall with concrete retaining and install new fence - Due date: Flexible
Build a number of retaining walls in back yard. All less than 1m.
$2,000
Toowong QLD, Australia
26th Nov 2023
We have a number of retaining walls we need installed. Varying lengths. Keen for you to have a look and confirm a quote - Due date: Flexible
Retaining wall
$400
Clayfield QLD, Australia
26th Nov 2023
I need just a row of retaining wall in length of just one timber like the another side parallel with the same timber. And another piece of timber needed to be add the existing retaining wall. - Due date: Flexible
Retaining wall
$9,999
Ascot QLD, Australia
13th Nov 2023
We need approx 25 metres of retaining wall around the front of our block. - Due date: Flexible
Small wooden retaining wall repaired & small fence repair
$200
Hawthorne QLD, Australia
5th Nov 2023
Small wooden retaining wall needs soil behind dug out, at least 1 support replaced & wooden wall put back together. 600mm H x 2400mm W. Also small repair to a section of fence. - Due date: Flexible


Naranbaatar did a great job fixing our retaining wall, had all the material required & was very quick. He was a little delayed but keep us fully informed about his arrival time.
Fence construction with retaining wall
$5,000
Auchenflower QLD 4066, Australia
19th Oct 2023
Build timber retaining wall then build timber fence on top of 15 mtrs. No straight access for a digger, but a small version can brought in using temporary ramp.
Concrete sleeper retaining
$1,200
Bardon QLD 4065, Australia
12th Oct 2023
Build a small concrete retaining wall, less than 1m high, 4.5m long. One corner post, 2x C end posts, 1x H end posts, approx. Materials can be supplied for you onsite. - Due date: Flexible
New / replace retaining wall
$1,000
Ascot QLD 4007, Australia
24th Sep 2023
Design and construction of new retaining wall along our driveway as old wooden retaining wall has finally given away. Flexible with dates and time but within the next couple of weeks would be great.
Move garden, backfill retaining wall and clean-up backyard
$600
Cannon Hill QLD 4170, Australia
22nd Sep 2023
Need laborer to move garden soil from front of the house and backfill retaining wall. Clean-up backyard. 6m3 of garden soil. Bring your own wheelbarrow and shovel. I don’t own one. Side access is 1 meter wide with two steps. - Due date: Before Sunday, 24 September 2023
Build timber retaining wall
$400
Morningside QLD, Australia
18th Sep 2023
We need an L shaped timber retaining wall built along the back and right hand side of fence. Approximately 9 meters along back fence and 8 meters down right fence. Approximately 1 meter deep and 0.5 meter high. Quote is for labour. We can purchase materials separately. - Due date: Flexible
I require one sleeper to be added to a retaining wall.
$350
Ascot QLD 4007, Australia
16th Sep 2023
I have a retaining wall which requires 1 or 2 more sleepers to be added to it. I already have the sleepers but need them to cut to size and added to the wall. - Due date: Before Sunday, 24 September 2023


Sam was excellent. I’d highly recommend him.
Retaining Wall render
$500
Norman Park QLD, Australia
11th Sep 2023
Render to low level block wall Approx 7.2m2 area in total - Due date: Before Sunday, 17 September 2023
Replace retaining wall
$500
East Brisbane QLD, Australia
7th Sep 2023
Hi there 👋🏻 I have a low height wooden retaining wall that is all rotted and unsafe. I need it replaced with something more sturdy. There is also a step up to the upper level which also needs fixing. It’s for a QLDer cottage - Due date: Flexible
Replace retaining wall
$2,500
Morningside QLD, Australia
6th Sep 2023
Approx 1.3 tall x 1.7 wide wooden retaining wall to be replaced with concrete sleeper wall. Due date: Flexible
Replace wooden retaining wall
$800
Morningside QLD, Australia
29th Aug 2023
Approx 2m wide and 7 sleeper high wooden retaining wall needs replacing with concrete sleeper wall. - Due date: Flexible
Retaining Walls
$10
Toowong QLD, Australia
17th Aug 2023
Need to build a retaining wall using Plain Grey Concrete Sleepers (2000mm x 200mm x 100mm). The approx. dimensions are 2m Height x 40m length. Engineers plan and approvals needs to be included too. - Due date: Before Thursday, 31 August 2023
Retaining wall and fence
$4,000
Ascot QLD 4007, Australia
23rd Jul 2023
We'd like assistance with a retaining wall and timber fence. Our property is higher than the neighbouring property (towards the rear of our yards). The length of the fence is 42.4 in total. 28m needs a 200mm high retaining wall, 14.4m needs a 600mm high retaining wall. Scope: 1. Remove existing fence and retaining wall 2. Supply and fit new galvanised steel posts in ground to hold new retaining wall sleepers (need a quote for both concrete and hardwood sleepers so we can understand the difference in price) 3. Double the amount of posts set in ground on sleeper joists and mid way 4. Set new 100 x 100 hardwood posts in ground and connect to sleepers 5. Supply and fit new fence rails and palings 6. Put earth back into place on uphill property behind retaining wall. Kindly only please quote if you have licenses and insurance in place. - Due date: Flexible
Rebuild part of retaining wall
$4,000
Newmarket QLD, Australia
12th Jul 2023
Corner part of retaining wall has failed as tree roots pushed the brick over. Part of the render has also fallen off. Need only this section of the retaining wall fixed to vertical position again and rendered to blend with existing wall. Any bricks removed from retaining wall have been stored and can be reused if required. Wall is under 1m. Would prefer to fix rather than knock down entire wall and redo. - Due date: Flexible
Colorbond fence & concrete sleeper retaining
$1,100
Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
5th Jul 2023
Looking for a quote on installation of colorbond fence 1.8 high 4.6 metre section and 2 gates either side of property 1@1500 and 1@1600 Retaining: Concrete sleeper 200x75 for the 4.6 metre section would require 5 sleepers To finish off a section.
Retaining walls built
$9,000
Bardon QLD, Australia
2nd Jun 2023
4 retaining walls built in sloping backyard. Walls just under 1m high and 6m long