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The average cost to install a timber retaining wall is about $10 per square foot or $1000 for DIY installation of a 20\u2032 long x 5\u2032 high wall (100 sf). If hiring a Pro, the same retaining wall cost is about $2,800 or $28 per square foot.<\/p>\n
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$10\/sqft<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Average Pro Cost<\/p>\n $28\/sqft<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Range<\/p>\n $16 \u2013 $28 \/ sqft<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2022<\/p>\n Low Estimate<\/p>\n $1,140 \u2013 $1,650 Average Cost Estimate<\/p>\n $1,940 \u2013 $2,390 High Estimate<\/p>\n 100 sf Wall \/ Pro Installation<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n Sections: Overview | Product Costs | Installation Cost | DIY or Pro | Shared Pricing<\/p>\n A wood or timber retaining wall is an effective means of controlling a sloped area in your yard to make use of the space while adding character to the landscape. Wood retaining walls are typically built with pressure-treated timber, and they\u2019ll last 40 years or more, when treated or preserved properly.<\/p>\n This Costimate provides you with detailed wood retaining wall costs for materials and labor. DIY installation costs are covered too. Timber retaining wall prices from local and online sellers are given plus reader submissions of costs from their projects, all to assist you in budgeting for your wall.<\/p>\n How much your retaining wall will cost depends on the scope of the project. Length and height of the wall have the most impact due to the amount of needed retaining wall timbers. Specific costs are listed below.<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: On this page, when we refer to a \u201csquare foot\u201d of wall, we\u2019re talking about the vertical face of the exposed and buried wall. For example, if you had a retaining wall 10 feet long and 3 feet high, that would be 30 square feet of vertical wall.<\/p>\n Now let\u2019s dig into actual wood retaining wall costs that will allow you to produce an estimate for your project.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> If you hire a landscape company to install your wood retaining wall it\u2019s possible that the will have a wholesale account at a local lumber or home improvement store, so they might get better pricing on materials than you.<\/p>\n Here are miscellaneous costs you might have, plus the timber retaining wall installation cost.<\/p>\n Some building departments require a permit for any retaining wall while others only require one for a wall 4\u2019 high and above. A quick call will let you know if you need one to comply with your local building codes.<\/p>\n Note on HOAs:<\/strong> If you are part of a homeowner\u2019s association, make sure your fence complies with the HOA bylaws or risk having to modify or remove it.<\/p>\n Building a wood retaining wall is a time-intensive project compared, for example, with building a wood fence. Here is the labor cost of installing a wood retaining wall.<\/p>\n These are\u00a0the factors that affect where your project will fall on the cost spectrum.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> In any season, the best strategy for getting the lowest estimates is to request bids from several companies and letting them know they are competing for the retaining wall job.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how long it will take to install your retaining wall:<\/p>\n Day 1 Dig the trench for the base layer of timbers, install stone, lay the timbers and anchor them into the soil.<\/p>\n Day 2-4 are spent installing the remaining courses of timber and an optional cap.<\/p>\n Day 5+ might be required on large walls, especially high retaining walls that require additional supports.<\/p>\n In any job, the size of the crew will affect how fast the work goes. This time estimate is for a crew of two or three.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve installed small, block retaining walls, as well as small border type retaining walls out of landscaping timbers. I\u2019ve never put in a structural or timber retaining wall. That said, you\u2019re going to need a lot of skill and a good bit of help to get the job if you choose to do it yourself.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a moderately experienced DIY\u2019er, I don\u2019t think you\u2019ll have much trouble installing your own timber retaining wall. However, I still think it\u2019s something left to the Pros. <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" $16 \u2013 28 \/ Sqft Installed The average cost to install a timber retaining wall is about $10 per square foot or $1000 for DIY installation of a 20\u2032 long x 5\u2032 high wall (100 sf). If hiring a Pro, the same retaining wall cost is about $2,800 or $28 per square foot. Average DIY…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/hr>\nHow Much Does it Cost to Have a Wooden Retaining Wall Installed?<\/h2>\n
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\n100 sf Wall \/ DIY or Pro<\/p>\n<\/th>\n\n \n Type<\/td>\n Used Rail Ties \/ 6X6 Timbers<\/td>\n Ties or Treated 6X6\u2019s<\/td>\n Pressure Treated 6X6\u2019s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Cost Per \/ Vertical Sqft<\/td>\n $9-$18 \/ sqft<\/td>\n $16 \u2013 $28 \/ sqft<\/td>\n $22 \u2013 $46 \/ sqft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Installed By<\/td>\n DIY with Helper<\/td>\n DIY w\/Helper Or Pro<\/td>\n Pro Installation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Finish<\/td>\n Natural<\/td>\n Natural or Stained \/ Sealed<\/td>\n Stained \/ Sealed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Features<\/td>\n None<\/td>\n Cap \/ Seat<\/td>\n Cap \/ Seat \/ Corners \/ Stairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Timber Costs<\/td>\n $800 \u2013 $850<\/td>\n $850 \u2013 $1,400<\/td>\n $850 \u2013 $1,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Supplies<\/td>\n $200 \u2013 $250<\/td>\n $300 \u2013 $550<\/td>\n $300 \u2013 $550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Install Difficulty (Yard)<\/td>\n Simple Wall on Simple Slope<\/td>\n Moderate Wall on Simple Slope<\/td>\n Advanced Wall \/ High Slope<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Permit, Survey, Engineer<\/td>\n $75 \u2013 $325<\/td>\n $75 \u2013 $325<\/td>\n $75 \u2013 $325<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Overview of Retaining Walls Made of Wood or Timber<\/h2>\n
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