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Retaining Walls in Athens, AL

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Local Landscaping lists 3 businesses offering retaining walls in Athens, AL, including Grayson Bailey Landscaping & Design, North Alabama Hardscapes and Landscaping, North Alabama Hardscapes and Landscaping INC.. Each one lists Athens, AL as a service area.

Based on published listings as of .

Engineered walls that hold back soil on slopes and grade changes. Built with block, stone, or timber systems, including drainage behind the wall face.

Businesses offering retaining walls in Athens, AL

Retaining wall cost in Athens, AL

Alabama state-level estimates. Landscaping labor in Alabama pays $17.36/hour on average, 15% below the national average ($20.33), so prices below are national ranges adjusted for that difference. Use them to sanity-check quotes, not as a quote.

JobEstimate in AlabamaUnitUS rangeSource
Retaining wall$33 - $61per sq ft of wall face$35 - $65HomeGuide2026

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Estimated cost in Alabama: $9,810 - $18,200 (300 square feet at per sq ft of wall face)

Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.

How these estimates are made
  1. National price ranges come from the published cost guides linked in each row.
  2. The Alabama wage index (0.85) is the state's mean hourly wage for landscaping and groundskeeping workers divided by the national mean, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 release (source).
  3. Only the labor part of each job is adjusted: estimate = US price × (1 + labor share × (wage index − 1)). Labor shares are our assumptions, for example 45% for retaining wall.
  4. Real prices also depend on lot size, access, materials and season. Get two or three written quotes.

Estimates compiled . Businesses listed on this site have not set or confirmed these prices.

Frequently asked questions

What is retaining walls?

Engineered walls that hold back soil on slopes and grade changes. Built with block, stone, or timber systems, including drainage behind the wall face.

How much does retaining walls cost in Athens, AL?

Estimated $33 - $61 per sq ft of wall face in Alabama, based on HomeGuide national pricing adjusted for Alabama landscaping wages (15% below the national average). Get written quotes for an exact price.

How many retaining walls providers are listed in Athens, AL?

Local Landscaping lists 3 businesses offering retaining walls in Athens, AL.

How do I hire for retaining walls in Athens, AL?

Compare at least two or three written quotes for the same scope. Check that each business lists your area as a service area, ask about licensing and insurance where your state requires it, and confirm what is included (materials, cleanup, warranty) before you sign. Use the free quote request on Local Landscaping: describe the project once and it is matched only to businesses that list your area as a service area. You can also contact any listed business directly using the phone number or website on its profile.