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Retaining Walls in Des Moines, IA

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Local Landscaping lists 2 businesses offering retaining walls in Des Moines, IA, including Beautiful Lawns By Long's, Capital Landscaping. Each one lists Des Moines, IA 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 Des Moines, IA

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    Beautiful Lawns By Long's

    Des Moines, IA

    Lawn Mowing & MaintenanceShrub & Hedge TrimmingRetaining Walls+1 more

    Beautiful Lawns By Long's is a landscaping contractor in Des Moines, IA. Services include Lawn Mowing & Maintenance, Shrub & Hedge Trimming, Retaining Walls, Snow Removal.

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    Capital Landscaping

    Des Moines, IA

    Landscape DesignLandscape InstallationRetaining Walls+1 more

    Capital Landscaping is a landscaping contractor in Des Moines, IA. Services include Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Retaining Walls, Patios & Walkways.

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Retaining wall cost in Des Moines, IA

Iowa state-level estimates. Landscaping labor in Iowa pays $19.84/hour on average, 2% 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 IowaUnitUS rangeSource
Retaining wall$35 - $64per sq ft of wall face$35 - $65HomeGuide2026

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Estimated cost in Iowa: $10,400 - $19,300 (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 Iowa wage index (0.98) 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 Des Moines, IA?

Estimated $35 - $64 per sq ft of wall face in Iowa, based on HomeGuide national pricing adjusted for Iowa landscaping wages (2% below the national average). Get written quotes for an exact price.

How many retaining walls providers are listed in Des Moines, IA?

Local Landscaping lists 2 businesses offering retaining walls in Des Moines, IA.

How do I hire for retaining walls in Des Moines, IA?

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.