Tennessee cost guide
Retaining Wall cost in Tennessee
Quick answer
Retaining Wall in Tennessee costs an estimated $34 - $62 per sq ft of wall face. That is 4% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Tennessee earn $18.56 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft of wall face)
- $34 - $62
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -4%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #40 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Tennessee: $10,100 - $18,700 (300 square feet at per sq ft of wall face)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects retaining wall prices in Tennessee
- 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: Tennessee landscaping wages are 4% below the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How Tennessee compares
Retaining Wall companies in Tennessee
Other landscaping costs in Tennessee
- Lawn Mowing$41 - $66
- Lawn Fertilization$62 - $96
- Yard Cleanup$115 - $370
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$37 - $69
- Gardener$32 - $60
- Tree Removal$370 - $1,100
- Sod Installation$0.96 - $1.92
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.70 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$575 - $1,900
- Landscape Design$645 - $2,750
- Landscaping Installation$2,850 - $15,300
- Paver Patio$9.61 - $16
- French Drain$9.52 - $33
- Landscape Lighting$77 - $290
- Xeriscaping$4.80 - $19
- Snow Removal$28 - $65
- Commercial Lawn Care$750 - $1,500
Retaining Wall cost in Tennessee: common questions
How much does retaining wall cost in Tennessee?
About $34 - $62 per sq ft of wall face. The US range is $35 - $65 (HomeGuide).
Is retaining wall more expensive in Tennessee than average?
Tennessee ranks #40 of 51 for landscaping wages, so retaining wall runs 4% below the national average.
What affects retaining wall prices in Tennessee?
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 Tennessee?
Local Landscaping lists 33 businesses offering this service in Tennessee, including in Franklin, Chattanooga, Nashville, Johnson City 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 Tennessee by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.