How much does it cost to build a retaining wall?
Whether it is for reinforcement and the prevention of soil erosion, or purely decorative, a retaining wall requires special equipment, knowledge, materials, and skills which fall far outside of the average DIY enthusiast. For the purpose of this discussion we will consider the costs of building a retaining wall from cast concrete and at a length of 50 linear feet. We will also take into consideration various heights as well, ranging from six, eight and ten feet. The average costs will include: • Excavation – in addition to preparing the actual wall, the property owner is going to have to consider the excavation and site preparation required. Slope work is generally going to come in at higher costs than work located on a level surface, but according to the RSMeans cost calculation software, the following prices will apply: • Clearing and grading of the plot – which tends to include brush and sod removal at a cost of $1800 per acre; and • Materials – remembering that the project is going
