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Retaining Walls in Rochester, NY

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Local Landscaping lists 1 business offering retaining walls in Rochester, NY, including Whittier's Landscape. Each one lists Rochester, NY 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 Rochester, NY

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    Whittier's Landscape

    Rochester, NY

    Snow RemovalRetaining WallsPatios & Walkways

    Family owned and operated landscape and snow removal company with over 30 years serving Rochester, selling dirt, mulches, stone and sand and installing retaining walls, paver patios and walkways.

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Retaining wall cost in Rochester, NY

New York state-level estimates. Landscaping labor in New York pays $21.93/hour on average, 8% above 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 New YorkUnitUS rangeSource
Retaining wall$36 - $67per sq ft of wall face$35 - $65HomeGuide2026

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Estimated cost in New York: $10,900 - $20,200 (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 New York wage index (1.08) 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 Rochester, NY?

Estimated $36 - $67 per sq ft of wall face in New York, based on HomeGuide national pricing adjusted for New York landscaping wages (8% above the national average). Get written quotes for an exact price.

How many retaining walls providers are listed in Rochester, NY?

Local Landscaping lists 1 business offering retaining walls in Rochester, NY.

How do I hire for retaining walls in Rochester, NY?

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.