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Dulux Texture Fine Cover to Retaining & Letterbox

$200

Frank is Friendly and did a great job

Timber Sleeper Retaining Wall

$600

Nathan did an excellent job with fixing our existing retaining wall . Would certainly hire again. Thanks 👍

Limestone retaining wall

$350

Friendly, on time. did a good job

Replace post on retaining wall

$200

Good quality and very helpful

Repair cracked concrete retaining wall

$200

Thank you for a great job. My new curved brick and rendered retaining walls look great. A hardworking duo!

Bricklaying - build garden retaining walls

$500

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$100

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$350

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$750

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Top Retaining Walls related questions

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.

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

3 metre retaining wall with footing , 4 brick heigh

$200

Point Cook VIC, Australia

27th May 2024

As described in the list. Need it done

Retaining wall reconstruction

$50

Glenfield NSW, Australia

27th May 2024

Remove 11m existing Timber retaining wall, use steel I beam and concrete slipper, install existing fence back on top of new retaining wall attach with fence bracket. 10m existing fence to be reconstructed same way.

Need to get done a retaining wall garden bed (wooden)

$500

Berwick VIC, Australia

27th May 2024

Calling all quotes to get a wooden retaining wall garden bed and I will upload the desired layout and location images. We are in Berwick and need to get done before 10th June. (I’m also looking for Adam/ who visited me and provided me with a quote earlier. If you’re reading this please dm me before I finalize another person)

Retaining wall reinstall

$2,500

Malvern East VIC, Australia

27th May 2024

Remove the 13-meter wood retaining wall and install a cement sleeper one.

Removal of tree root over top of brick retaining wall

$100

Caringbah South NSW, Australia

27th May 2024

Cut out tree root that is growing over the top of retaining wall. Removal of root so its completely removed from either side of the brick and across the top of the brick. Note please quote based on what you think this job is worth

Retaining Wall

$5

Schofields NSW 2762, Australia

27th May 2024

Just posting minimum amount, don't get offended. Retaining wall in front and side made of blocks as shown in pictures. Require letter post made of same material. Share your quote as per square meter or total price including labour and material. See pictures for design and approximate measurment. Also attached the picture of the stone/ block for the wall to be made of Height of the wall will be 2 blocks and then a cap on top of it

Retaining wall support - Anchoring

$5

Stafford Heights QLD, Australia

26th May 2024

Need retaining wall to be supported. It was injected in February with resin to stop any further sinking but now needs anchoring in for full support and to straighten out the wall. After quotes, thanks!

Retaining wall, steps. Materials supplied.

$1,500

Niagara Park NSW 2250, Australia

26th May 2024

Retaining wall, varying levels. Will need to view job. I'll pay separately for materials. Labour only quote, total price

One sleeper high retaining wall. Ten sleepers long

$400

Chermside QLD, Australia

20th May 2024

One sleeper high retain wall. Have steel posts that need 350mm holes . Ten holes to do and to level up for sleepers to slide into . Need done asap. I have the rapid set concrete , steel post brackets and composite sleepers .

Reliable and easy to deal with

Take photos of retaining wall and side of house

$50

Denistone NSW, Australia

17th May 2024

We are building a new retaining wall and I need photos of the existing retaining wall as well as the side of the house / roof adjacent to the wall (clearly showing any existing damage). This is for a council application. Around 20 photos should be sufficient. Doesn’t have to be taken with a wide angle lens, etc - a decent smartphone should be fine. My neighbour has been informed that someone will be coming to take the photos. I won’t be present which is why I need someone to take the photos.

Excellent and fast thanks!

Retaining wall built

$1,000

Sunbury VIC, Australia

5th May 2024

1m x 20m retaining wall built. All material supplied including concrete. I will order concrete once posts are set and ready. Labour only Material onsite. Holes half dug does require more excavation. I have ran out of time to do it myself due to work commitments. Need it done by Friday this week. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE and reviews on Airtasker.

Nic did a fantastic job, was punctual, polite, friendly and extremely hard working. Great communication. Quality work. Highly recommended!

Small Timber retaining wall cut and small concrete base laid

$350

Hawthorne QLD, Australia

2nd May 2024

Cut small retaining wall back and build two sides (1m x 1m) and lay concrete slab (1m x 1.4) 300cm deep

Robert is a lovely guy who gets the job done with a smile on his face

I need about 7 steel retaining wall posts removed or cut off. .

$250

Golden Square VIC 3555, Australia

24th Apr 2024

Driveway has been widened and retaining wall relocated. Need old steel posts removed or cut off before new driveway base is added

Punctual and reliable. Great work!

Install short timber sleeper retaining wall

$1,000

Cannon Hill QLD, Australia

17th Apr 2024

Need two 400mm high (2x sleeper height) timber sleeper retaining walls installed approx 500mm off the back boundary. One is 5.5m long and one is 6.6m long. Need posts concreted into ground properly and timber sleepers attached to posts. Good access as currently vacant block. Tasker to supply all materials and labour required. Posts can be steel or timber. No excavation or backfill required (just digging of post holes).

Stephen did a great job with our small retaining wall and went the extra mile to ensure it was done properly. He also was great with communication and very friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks!

Wipe down and apply Primer Paint to concrete sleeper retaining wall

$140

Morisset NSW, Australia

12th Apr 2024

Wipe off any sand or dirt by cleaning the surface. Using a roller and small brush cut in and coat the wall with primer. I think this would take max 3.5 hours.

Good communication nice bloke

Experienced Bricklayer to Rebuild 5m section of brick retaining wall.

$4,000

Lewisham NSW, Australia

1st Apr 2024

-Rebuild/Realignment/partial reconstruction of retaining wall apprx 0.6m height 5.5 m length -Supply of brick laying material -cut old roots damaging the footings -create concrete footing -rebuild/Installation of bricks (we can discuss, I might be able to source like for like bricks). -Re-installation of soil -Compact soil -Removal and clean of all construction waste - Due date: Flexible but would prefer soon

I had a good experience with Rafat and his team. Went above and beyond completing the task.

Retaining wall

$50

Narre Warren South VIC, Australia

1st Apr 2024

I need retaining wall done in my front yard. Preffered brick for the wall. I would prefer if someone could come to the property to take measurements and see for themselves what needs to be done. Would prefer a quote. The price is just for Airtasker but let me know what quotes you are offering for the job

Amazing service! Can’t wait to work with Andy in the near future!

Veg Patch /Small retaining wall

$275

Chisholm NSW 2322, Australia

27th Mar 2024

I need to Built a veg : patch to the one existing already. Will provide all the items Please see the photos

Job well done ! Prompt and professional....highly recommended

Dig trenches and in preparation for retaining wall.

$900

Wombarra NSW, Australia

24th Mar 2024

This is hard work and will involve digging up a fair amount of soil and moving it up some stairs onto a trailer for removal. I will probable take a couple of days.

Rocco did a great job

Retaining wall

$200

Templestowe VIC, Australia

23rd Mar 2024

Backyard retaining wall , would you please come and have a look and give me a final quote please

Exceptional service! The retaining wall was expertly constructed in record time. Couldn’t be happier with the results!