A beautiful stone retaining wall with lush greenery and flowers, creating a peaceful and natural landscape.
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Absolute gentleman and true professional! Thank you Nathan I’m sure I’ll be contacting you again for future projects

Install retaining wall

$5

Very professional and thorough in his work. Highly recommend

Paint fence and retaining walls

$500

Amazing job. Great team. Forget the rest, choose this team for all your welding needs.

Weld to I beam extend post install retaining wall

$800

good good good

Weld retaining wall post

$120

Good and efficient work and give me the professional advice for the retaining wall .Highly recommended.Thanks George and John!

retaining wall repair (rebuild)

$500

Excellent worker

Labourer to dig post holes for retaining wall

$300

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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 East Melbourne

Widen the driveway one side - excavation, construct retaining wall

$1,500

Blackburn South VIC, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

Widen driveway - some excavation needed. Build a retaining wall with H4 pine treated sleepers with a step to the garden.

Looking for Stoneman Retaining Wall Rebuild & Repair

$4,000

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

29th Dec 2025

Looking for a stone man to repair and rebuild a retaining wall at the front of my house. The wall is approximately 80 meters long and requires a few repairs and upgrades. Scope of Work: Repair fallen-down and damaged sections of the retaining wall (a few areas). Remove cracked stones and rebuild the damaged parts. Spare rocks are available in my garage and can be reused where suitable. Enlarge the top of the wall to prepare it for rendering. Concrete the entire wall, including: The top & All front sides Ensure front sides are vertical and the whole wall is straight and level. Final surface must be flat and straight, Requirements: Experience with retaining walls, concreting, and rendering Ability to deliver a neat, structurally sound finish Location: Front of house Doncaster Materials: Some spare rocks provided (stored in garage)

Retaining Wall Rebuild & Repair

$4,000

Doncaster VIC, Australia

22nd Dec 2025

Looking for a skilled builder to repair and rebuild a retaining wall at the front of my house. The wall is approximately 80 meters long and requires a few repairs and upgrades. Scope of Work: Repair fallen-down and damaged sections of the retaining wall (a few areas). Remove cracked stones and rebuild the damaged parts. Spare rocks are available in my garage and can be reused where suitable. Enlarge the top of the wall to prepare it for rendering. Concrete the entire wall, including: The top & All front sides Ensure front sides are vertical and the whole wall is straight and level. Final surface must be flat and straight, as I plan to install a wood frame on top later and do render on the top and front sides. Requirements: Experience with retaining walls, concreting, and rendering Ability to deliver a neat, structurally sound finish Location: Front of house Doncaster Materials: Some spare rocks provided (stored in garage)

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

Need retaining wall post holes to be dug

$400

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

12th Dec 2025

Need post holes 900mm deep, 450 mm in diameter

Repair retaining wall

$350

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

11th Dec 2025

Replace damaged post to re secure wall

Demolish and remove concrete retaining wall.

$800

Kew East VIC, Australia

1st Dec 2025

We need a 2.5 meter by .5 meter part of a concrete retaining wall demolished. This will enable better access to blind side of the house. The concrete is quite solid.

Prompt turnaround with thorough and diligent work.

Retaining walls replacement on driveway with new

$800

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

29th Nov 2025

Existing retaining walls are old and needs replacement. Please source/supply materials and include in quotation. I can supply quick set concrete mix and reuse 6 lengths of treated pine sleepers. Measures 9800mm length but height goes from 100mm to about 1200mm only. Please refer to photos, they would be the best guide. Please also state if you can remove all the debris from removing the existing walls.

Retaining wall engineering

$750

Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

24th Nov 2025

I need engineering for council for a retaining wall on the boundary of my block the retaining wall will be about 800mm high

Lightly pressure wash boundary fence + timber retaining walls

$200

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

10th Nov 2025

I am getting my fence painted and would like to prep the timber. Scope • Pressure-wash timber paling fence using low to medium pressure (standard ~1.8m high with some privacy extensions) my side only. There’s also 2 timber retaining walls on side and back of home as pictured. • Purpose is paint prep — remove dirt, dust, cobwebs, loose/chalky paint, algae/mildew, and oxidised grey fibres. • Gentle wash: no gouging or furred timber. • Access: outdoor tap & power available. Side access to yard. Outcome - Surface to be clean, matte and dry (no mud runs, debris from garden matter, no fuzzing). If you require more information and details, please do not hesitate to ask!

I highly recommend Eoin for your pressure washing needs. He did an incredible job and I am very satisfied with the quality of his work and professionalism.

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.

Need to build drainage behind the retaining wall

$250

Blackburn North VIC 3130, Australia

4th Nov 2025

Need to build drainage behind the retaining wall in the photo. About 7 linear meters. Soil behind is around 400mm. Will supply/purchase material for the works so pls don't quote for the material. However, if you can mention the rough cost to budget for the material in the comments that will be great

Brickwork for a retaining wall

$10

Mont Albert North VIC, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

Retaining wall - approx 27m and 7 courses high. Using clinker bricks.

Retaining wall

$100

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

21st Oct 2025

replace an existing old sleeper retaining wall with new concrete sleepers. Job Details: Replace two sections of retaining wall: • Approx. 13m long × 1m high • Approx. 10m long × 0.5m high

Repair retaining wall

$300

Mont Albert North VIC, Australia

17th Oct 2025

Timber sleeper and uprights need to be replaced and repaired

Bricklayer to mend a small retaining wall

$300

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

3rd Oct 2025

Fix loose bricks. If you are able to also recaulk some pavers that would be great

Colorbond fencing & retaining wall

$8,000

Ashburton VIC, Australia

29th Sep 2025

18+35 2 sections of fencing need to be done. Sleeper at the bottom serve as retaining wall. Please come on site to inspect and quote.

Build brick retaining wall

$500

Templestowe Lower VIC 3107, Australia

28th Sep 2025

Hi Taskers! We are looking to have 2 brick retaining walls built in our front courtyard. The longer of the 2 walls is approx. 4.5m and the the smaller one is approx. 1.5m. The photos show a red outline where we'd like the walls built. Note: the wall isn't to be built against the existing one and will need a space between the existing wall and the new one for soil/plants. We have the bricks and the wall is to be 4 bricks high (3 larger bricks with a flat one on top). We are looking for someone experienced and reliable please, and who has done this type of work before. I believe the ground would need to be levelled with a concrete base for the bricks? We are flexible on times but would love to have this completed over the next 1 - 2 weeks. Thanks

Build 21m x 0.6m timber sleeper retaining wall

$4,500

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

29th Aug 2025

Retaining Walls - 21m x 0.6m timber sleeper and steel H beam retaining wall. Details as follows: - Holes dug to 600mm deep x 450mm wide - All holes to be completely filled with concrete (no soil backfill) - Timber sleepers 2400mm x 200mm x 75mm treated pine - 1 x corner post installed at the start of the retaining wall - Slotted and socked agi pipe laid at base of the wall, with scoria or similar drainage material to cover

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