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"Excellent communication and workmanship. Done fencing and retaining wall exactly as per my sketch. Great skill and eye t..."
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"Chi did a great job at wall mounting our dryer. He was quick, efficient and very polite. I would happily use Chi for oth..."
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"Troy was fantastic, clear comms, proactive and also very personable, thanks again Troy! "
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"Breyden did a great job on the concreting of my driveway. Nice result and friendly guy. Punctual and a hard worker."
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"Hard worker. Good attention to detail. Completed preparation and rendering of brick wall."
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Recent Retaining Walls reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Fast and good work. Thanks again
Retaining wall posts set in concrete
$150

Nick was reliable and easy to deal with. He explained what he would be doing and finished the job promptly.
Fix Retaining Wall
$150

Wow is all we can say! Michael was fantastic to work with, communication and delivery all 5 star. He turned up when he said he would and delivered above and beyond our expectations. His attention to detail was phenomenal!! It was a true pleasure working with Michael and we wouldn’t hesitate to do so again. Cannot recommend him highly enough!!!! Thanks Michael - we greatly appreciate your work!!
Rebuild a retaining wall
$2,500

Great job. Would use Andy again anytime.
Repairs to render walls of retaining walls & around water feature. (
$1,000

Great handyman
Handyman with Jack hammer retaining wall
$5

Went above and beyond, great guy!
Trench digging for Agi Pipe behind retaining wall.
$200
low
$30
median
$310
high
$904
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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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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 Outer East Melbourne
Build small brick retaining wall
$500
Croydon VIC, Australia
7th Sep 2025
We are looking to build a 6 metre x 600mm high retaining wall. We have the bricks, and we have dug the trench for the footings. We wanted to build it ourselves but are worried that we will end up with a crooked wall! Would love someone to help us get it started properly (and we can finish it), or do the whole thing - depending on cost.
Welding retaining wall channels
$50
Croydon VIC, Australia
5th Sep 2025
Hi All I am looking for someone to do little bit of welding for me. I am planning to complete my retaining wall where it is unfinished. I ll be extending two posts and adding another post attached to existing one. I have already cut the pieces in size and ready for welding. There will be 2-3 hours of work. Please quote your hourly rate.
Remove existing retaining wall (2sleeper timber) and dig holes
$100
Donvale VIC, Australia
31st Aug 2025
Remove existing retaining wall (2 timber sleepers) dig out or flatten concrete roots. Dig new holes for new wall (steel posts)
Small retaining wall and fencing
$1,000
Wantirna South VIC, Australia
29th Aug 2025
Need small retaining wall (400mm high) and timber paling fence done. Can do labour only or full turn-key. Price put in is only for labour only with experience in retaining wall and fencing and bring your own tools including nail gun approx. 9m retaining wall X 400mm high timber paling fence approx. 3.7m X 1.5m high Also, remove old incorrectly installed post and retaining wall


Excellent communication and workmanship. Done fencing and retaining wall exactly as per my sketch. Great skill and eye to the details
Retaining wall
$5
Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia
27th Aug 2025
Retaining wall and concreting basketball pad
Help me install retaining wall
$50
Donvale VIC, Australia
25th Aug 2025
I have all the material. Just need help to slot concrete sleepers (logs) into the metal posts as they are quite heavy (80kg). Just need an extra hand for a few hours.
Building surveyor, retaining wall permit
$400
Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia
15th Aug 2025
I'm looking to get a building permit for a retaining wall. I have the engineers structural computations and endorsed plans from council, soil report and all other relevant information.
Retaining wall
$4,000
Narre Warren East VIC, Australia
13th Aug 2025
need supports to stop retaining wall from moving
Retaining wall
$500
Selby VIC, Australia
28th Jul 2025
Looking to replace my old wall retainer. Material needs to be provided. Measurement 4.7m long x .5m If you have any questions please let me know.
Retaining walls pool area
$10
Kalorama VIC 3766, Australia
14th Jul 2025
Wooden timber retaining walls to be replaced quote needed


Prompt communication
Need to fix retaining wall
$50
Boronia VIC, Australia
2nd Jul 2025
I need to fix this retaining wall and push inside
Building surveyor for retaining wall and screen permit
$1,000
Forest Hill VIC, Australia
1st Jul 2025
I am looking at building a 600mm high retaining wall with a privacy screen on top if it (total heigh of 2.7 to 2.9m), along the rear boundary line (total of 15.4Mtrs in length) of the house (within 200mm from the boundary). I need someone to help determine if a permit is needed - and if it is looking for help with drawings, permit issue and build over easement approvals. Budget is indicative - happy to receive quotes as appropriate.
Need to replace Retaining wall
$1,600
Wantirna VIC 3152, Australia
20th May 2025
-need to replace these retaining wall into concrete one. -quote is to include materials -any day is fine
Retaining Wall demolish and Re Built
$5,000
Bayswater North VIC 3153, Australia
16th May 2025
Im needing current retaining walls demolished and new ones built. Wanting concrete sleepers with metal sleeper channels. 20 meteres in total length. 1 meter high for 12 mtrs and stepping down for other 8mtrs. Excavator will be needed. Drainage needs to be added behind retaining walls with Ag pipe to a sump at front of carport as per sketch and a slot drain across front of carport, to tie into existing storm water drain. Please quote with details provided and see sketch for reference.
Retaining wall
$5
Belgrave South VIC 3160, Australia
7th May 2025
Sleeper retaining wall; 4m long tapers down from 50cm to zero. Remove concrete at end of cyclone fence, install timber post and connect fence to post.
Handyman needed to fix retaining wall and timber rail
$100
Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia
6th May 2025
Need handyman to repair below task. 1. Retaining Wall: Remove rotted sleepers. Dig out soil as required and cut out protruding tree roots. Set base levels and install 35 new 75x200mm sleepers. Replace soil behind sleepers. 2. Timber Rail: Install approx. 43m of timber rails with 90x45 treated pine. Please provide your best quotation
15m length timber retaining wall, 3 sleepers high
$3,000
Croydon South VIC 3136, Australia
2nd May 2025
Retaining wall, with treated pine sleepers H3 75mm x 200mm x 2.4m Supply and install H galvanised steel posts with concrete post footings. Waterproofing behind the wall. Slotted aggi drainage pipe with 400mm scoria. Ensure sleepers have beveled edge. Price includes all labour and materials.
I need retaining wall for small sections
$50
Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia
26th Apr 2025
Hi, I am looking for someone reliable and trustworthy to help fill void around my shed area by properly sealing shed’s base for water proofing, rot prevention etc. and retaining wall on one section for cars to drive on top of filled soil. I also need a small section of retaining wall where footpath and abetting land on left/right side of house are on different levels.
Retaining wall and privacy fence
$750
Chirnside Park VIC 3116, Australia
26th Apr 2025
Need privacy fence built on top of retaining wall. Photo attached for clarification. 9.5 metre in length. Retaining wall and fence combined height roughly 2.5 metres. Quotes welcome
Help me install retaining wall/planter (dig+level)
$300
Croydon VIC, Australia
7th Apr 2025
Hi i am trying to install gabion wall baskets in the backyard. They will go infront of an existing timber fence. The total length of backyard to cover is 25meters approx. What i need help with: I need to dig out a small trench that is 200mm wide and roughly 200mm deep and compacted as much as we can. Then i can either install the gabion cages myself or if you want to help with that as well it would be good. Please see example photos of what i want


Great work Dario! Would use again 5 stars!!