January 2024
Item | Qty | Low | High | |
Retaining Wall Cost Non-discounted retail pricing for: Dry Stack Stone interlocking block wall. Average 1.25 blocks per SF wall face. 3' above grade max height. Quantity includes typical waste overage, material for repair and local delivery. | 129 square feet | $2,157.36 | $3,255.04 | |
Retaining Wall Installation Labor, Basic Basic labor to install retaining wall with favorable site conditions. Excavate up to 0.3m/1ft below grade. Set and compact gravel base. Set and level base blocks. Install filter fabric between wall and soil. Stack interlocking, dry fit blocks to no more than 8 courses tall, including cap block. This estimate is for a NON-STRUCTURAL wall NO HIGHER THAN 1m/3ft above grade! Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup. | 129 square feet | $2,157.36 | $3,255.04 | |
Retaining Wall Installation Job Supplies Cost of related materials and supplies typically required to install retaining wall including: cutting and grinding consumables, mortar and reinforcement. | 129 square feet | $2,157.36 | $3,255.04 | |
Retaining Wall Installation Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: 115 V wet masonry saw, 5 cubic foot mortar box and small plate compactor. Daily rental. Consumables extra. | 129 square feet | $2,157.36 | $3,255.04 | |
Unused Minimum Labor Balance of 2 hr(s) minimum labor charge that can be applied to other tasks. | ||||
Totals - Cost To Install Retaining Wall | ||||
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In January 2024 the cost to Install a Retaining Wall starts at $32.93 - $45.35 per square foot*. Use our Cost Calculator for cost estimate examples customized to the location, size and options of your project.
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