How much does a retaining wall cost on the Gold Coast?

There is no standard price per metre, because the wall itself is only part of the job. Height, the material, ground access, drainage and whether an old wall needs to come out first all change the scope, so we inspect the site and give you a fixed quote instead of a rate per metre.

What drives the cost of a retaining wall

The main factors are the material (steel, timber or block), the height and length of the wall, the load it needs to hold, how difficult the site is to access with machinery, whether drainage needs to be built in behind it, and whether an existing wall has to be demolished first. A short, low wall on flat, accessible ground is a different job to a tall tiered wall on a steep, tight block.

Typical price ranges

We are not publishing per-metre figures on this page, because the retaining wall quotes that circulate online rarely match what a wall actually costs once access, drainage and material are factored in properly. Send through your suburb and roughly how long and tall the wall needs to be, and Jess will come back with exact numbers in a fixed quote within 24 hours.

Do retaining walls need engineering or council approval?

It depends on the height and the site. We will tell you plainly during the site visit if your wall needs engineering or a permit, rather than guessing over the phone.

How do I get a quote?

Send an enquiry through the form on this site, or call Jess direct. Include your suburb, roughly how long and how tall the wall needs to be, and photos of the site if you have them. Jess walks the property with you, checks the loads and access, and comes back with a fixed, written quote within 24 hours.