North Carolina cost guide
Retaining Wall cost in North Carolina
Quick answer
Retaining Wall in North Carolina costs an estimated $34 - $63 per sq ft of wall face. That is 3% below the national average, because landscaping workers in North Carolina earn $19.04 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft of wall face)
- $34 - $63
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -3%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #37 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in North Carolina: $10,200 - $18,900 (300 square feet at per sq ft of wall face)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects retaining wall prices in North Carolina
- 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.
- Local labor costs: North Carolina landscaping wages are 3% below the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
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Retaining Wall companies in North Carolina
Other landscaping costs in North Carolina
- Lawn Mowing$42 - $67
- Lawn Fertilization$63 - $97
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $380
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$38 - $71
- Gardener$33 - $61
- Tree Removal$380 - $1,150
- Sod Installation$0.97 - $1.94
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.78 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$580 - $1,950
- Landscape Design$660 - $2,850
- Landscaping Installation$2,900 - $15,500
- Paver Patio$9.71 - $17
- French Drain$9.65 - $34
- Landscape Lighting$78 - $290
- Xeriscaping$4.86 - $19
- Snow Removal$29 - $67
- Commercial Lawn Care$760 - $1,500
Retaining Wall cost in North Carolina: common questions
How much does retaining wall cost in North Carolina?
About $34 - $63 per sq ft of wall face. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is retaining wall more expensive in North Carolina than average?
North Carolina ranks #37 of 51 for landscaping wages, so retaining wall runs 3% below the national average.
What affects retaining wall prices in North Carolina?
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.
How do I find retaining wall companies in North Carolina?
Local Landscaping lists 14 businesses offering this service in North Carolina, including in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greenville, Wilmington and 7 more. Ask each for drainage, footing depth, permits and whether an engineer is required.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2026) adjusted for North Carolina by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.