Cost guide
How much does retaining wall cost?
Quick answer
Retaining Wall costs $35 - $65 per sq ft of wall face in the US (HomeGuide, 2026). It is most expensive in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Washington and cheapest in Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, following local landscaping wages.
- US range (per sq ft of wall face)
- $35 - $65
- Typical
- -
- Most expensive
- District of Columbia
- Cheapest
- Mississippi
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in the US: $10,500 - $19,500 (300 square feet at per sq ft of wall face)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects the price
- Wall height and length; taller walls may need engineering and permits.
- Material: block, natural stone, timber or poured concrete.
- Drainage behind the wall and soil conditions.
- Access for equipment and material delivery.
Retaining Wall cost in every state
Highest to lowest. Open a state for its calculator and local companies.
US range from HomeGuide (2026); state estimates adjust the labor share by BLS landscaping wages. How the estimates work.
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Retaining Wall cost: common questions
How much does retaining wall cost?
Nationally $35 - $65 per sq ft of wall face, according to HomeGuide. State estimates range from $32 - $59 in Mississippi to $38 - $71 in District of Columbia.
What affects the cost of retaining wall?
Wall height and length; taller walls may need engineering and permits. Material: block, natural stone, timber or poured concrete. Drainage behind the wall and soil conditions. Access for equipment and material delivery.
What should a retaining wall quote include?
Ask each company to put drainage, footing depth, permits and whether an engineer is required in writing, and compare at least two or three quotes for the same scope.
Where is retaining wall cheapest?
Based on landscaping wages, the lowest estimates are in Mississippi ($32 - $59), West Virginia ($32 - $59), Louisiana ($32 - $59).