South Carolina cost guide
Retaining Wall cost in South Carolina
Quick answer
Retaining Wall in South Carolina costs an estimated $33 - $62 per sq ft of wall face. That is 5% below the national average, because landscaping workers in South Carolina earn $18.04 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft of wall face)
- $33 - $62
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -5%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #44 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in South Carolina: $9,970 - $18,500 (300 square feet at per sq ft of wall face)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects retaining wall prices in South 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: South Carolina landscaping wages are 5% below the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
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Retaining Wall companies in South Carolina
Other landscaping costs in South Carolina
- Lawn Mowing$40 - $64
- Lawn Fertilization$61 - $94
- Yard Cleanup$115 - $360
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$36 - $67
- Gardener$31 - $58
- Tree Removal$365 - $1,100
- Sod Installation$0.95 - $1.90
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.61 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$565 - $1,900
- Landscape Design$630 - $2,700
- Landscaping Installation$2,850 - $15,100
- Paver Patio$9.49 - $16
- French Drain$9.38 - $33
- Landscape Lighting$76 - $285
- Xeriscaping$4.75 - $19
- Snow Removal$27 - $64
- Commercial Lawn Care$730 - $1,450
Retaining Wall cost in South Carolina: common questions
How much does retaining wall cost in South Carolina?
About $33 - $62 per sq ft of wall face. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is retaining wall more expensive in South Carolina than average?
South Carolina ranks #44 of 51 for landscaping wages, so retaining wall runs 5% below the national average.
What affects retaining wall prices in South 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 South Carolina?
Local Landscaping lists 18 businesses offering this service in South Carolina, including in Mount Pleasant, Spartanburg, Charleston, Rock Hill and 5 more. Ask each for drainage, footing depth, permits and whether an engineer is required.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2026) adjusted for South Carolina by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.