A beautiful stone retaining wall with lush greenery and flowers, creating a peaceful and natural landscape.
A beautiful stone retaining wall with lush greenery and flowers, creating a peaceful and natural landscape.

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Small wood retaining wall collapsing

$700

Great work and completed the job well

Remove Tree Stump From Retaining Wall

$150

Tim was fantastic, we had been let down by so many tradies accepting the job and then not turning up and cancelling. Tim not only came in with a great price, he came round within a couple of days to measure up and completed the work within the week. He is very knowledgeable and gave us loads of tips on things we want to do in our garden that we can do ourself. The retaining wall he built is exactly what we asked for and I would highly recommend.

Small retaining wall

$600

Quality workmanship. Good communication.

Build merbau retaining wall

$200

Jake was really good to work with I will continue to engage Jake whenever he is free and recommend him to anyone who wants to build a retaining wall

Labourer for retaining wall

$240

Would use Jason again! Super easy to communicate with and did the job efficiently with ease! Thanks Jason

Repair or replace retaining wall

$10

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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 Gold Coast

Cut 7 concrete sleepers on retaining walls

$100

Currumbin Waters QLD 4223, Australia

4th Sep 2026

We have 7 concrete sleepers against our retaining walls that we would like to get cut flush against the retaining wall.

Fencing, retaining walls

$10

Southport QLD 4215, Australia

31st Aug 2026

installers needed for fencing, retaining walls

Render retaining wall

$150

Worongary QLD 4213, Australia

27th Aug 2026

Require renderer to touch up existing rendered retaining wall and also render new section installed. Approximately 1.5m long x 0.5m of new wall.

Liam did an excellent job and even completed an extra section I never asked him to. Definitely recommend him to others.

Paint retaining wall / some sanding / caulking

$200

Pacific Pines QLD 4211, Australia

22nd Aug 2026

Retaining wall repainting / some sanding etc

Reset retaining wall sandstone block that has dropped

$300

Bonogin QLD 4213, Australia

28th Jul 2026

1 of the sandstone blocks was knocked out of place and needs to be lifted & put back in place by a stone mason or landscaper. The sandstone probably weighs Around 120-150kg & is the end block next to our driveway

Cruze was great to deal with Prompt efficient & courteously

Drainage and retaining wall quote

$10

Merrimac QLD 4226, Australia

27th Jul 2026

Fix drainage and build base of retaining wall. I need someone to assess the existing timber retaining wall, drainage and identify the cause of water collecting near the gate and recommend an appropriate drainage solution. Advise the correct ground levels and fall away from house, remove old timber, and quote to prepare the footing/base for a termite resistant wall

Front loader TLC washing machine retaining ring snap fix

$100

Pimpama QLD 4209, Australia

18th Jul 2026

Front loader TLC washing machine retaining ring snap fix . Put retaining ring back.

Fantastic job, friendly , knowledgeable, skilled , on time, punctual, did the job and make sure all is good before leaving. Highly recommended.

Fit out back area above retaining wall

$5,000

Ormeau Hills QLD, Australia

5th Jul 2026

Looking for some quotes to do our back area above the retaining wall pictured. Predominantly solid ground (shale rock I think but not all of it). Thinking a deck or multilevel styled platforms including stairs up one side for access. See image attached for a rough idea generated byvChatGPT of the vision we have. Open to ideas as well that may tie in to what we have visioned.

Removal of small retaining sleepers and posts

$150

Varsity Lakes QLD 4227, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Just need this one section of hardwood sleepers and the small supporting posts removed from this front yard garden. Pulled out, dug up or chopped up, however possible for it to be yanked out of the ground. Termite risk so need removed. These are in the front yard and are accessible any time of day for removal. Varsity Lakes near the varsity train station.

Very happy with Cameron’s work. Highly recommend. Great communication throughout.

Relocate some bricks for retaining wall

$100

Reedy Creek QLD, Australia

13th Jun 2026

I bought some retaining wall bricks for the yard and they were the wrong size (as shown in the photos) on the left side. Rather than replacing them I just need to move about 15 of them from behind the shed (shown in the photos) over to the area behind the pool to sensor the sizes all match. Just had surgery so I am unable to do it myself.

Good work and done on time. Thanks

Concrete retaining wall (partial)

$25

Varsity Lakes QLD 4227, Australia

21st Apr 2026

Require partial section of a current timber retaining wall changed to a concrete retaining wall.

35m long concrete sleeper retaining wall

$100

Mudgeeraba QLD, Australia

20th Apr 2026

Erect a 35m long concrete sleeper retaining wall, excavator on site. Metal post holes have been drilled previously and now need to remove dirt that has fallen back into holes and concreted. All materials are on site just need the concrete and labour to install everything.

Handyman to sand and paint low retaining wall. Paint supplied.

$400

Reedy Creek QLD, Australia

13th Apr 2026

Sand wall. Then assist me with painting. I will supply the paint and brushes and would also paint. You need to bring electric sander and sand paper. Est 5 hours work but price includes minor overage

Excellent approach to work. Completely happy

Engineer carport and retaining wall

$1,500

Palm Beach QLD, Australia

22nd Mar 2026

Engineering needed for new carport and 800mm high retaining wall. Plans done ready for engineering specs. Must local with correct certificates

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.

Trimming creeper on retaining wall

$200

Varsity Lakes QLD, Australia

20th Jan 2026

Need a creeping plant that has over grown on retaining wall

Retaining walls and new fans install

$10

Pimpama QLD 4209, Australia

12th Jan 2026

Looking someone for retaining walls change and new fance installation.

Retaining wall

$10

Clagiraba QLD, Australia

10th Jan 2026

Timber sleeper Retaining wall collapsed about 4km up Tamborine mtn

Repair retaining wall

$500

Studio Village QLD 4210, Australia

23rd Dec 2025

The retaining wall collapsed and fell onto the neighbor's side.

Excellent job! Very reliable!

timber rot in a load-bearing retaining wall post

$200

Merrimac QLD, Australia

20th Dec 2025

I have timber rot in a load-bearing retaining wall post and need an assessment/replacement.