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Local Landscaping lists 3 businesses offering retaining walls in Waterloo, IA, including Bare Roots Landscaping, Matthias Landscaping Co., Oasis Custom Curbing & Landscapes. Each one lists Waterloo, IA as a service area.
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Engineered walls that hold back soil on slopes and grade changes. Built with block, stone, or timber systems, including drainage behind the wall face.
Waterloo, IA
Cedar Falls-area landscaping company (founded 2022) serving Waterloo and surrounding areas with landscape design, outcropping, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, edging, and mulching (website currently unreachable).
Waterloo, IA
Landscaping company in Waterloo offering pond building, retaining walls, snow removal, and sod.
Waterloo, IA
Iowa-based landscape company offering landscape design, custom curbing, retaining walls, patios, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, sodding, irrigation, and landscape lighting (website currently unreachable).
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.
| Job | Estimate in Iowa | Unit | US range | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retaining wall | $35 - $64 | per sq ft of wall face | $35 - $65 | HomeGuide2026 |
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Estimated cost in Iowa: $10,400 - $19,300 (300 square feet at per sq ft of wall face)
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Engineered walls that hold back soil on slopes and grade changes. Built with block, stone, or timber systems, including drainage behind the wall face.
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.
Local Landscaping lists 3 businesses offering retaining walls in Waterloo, 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.