How much does a retaining wall cost in Brisbane?
Most retaining walls in Brisbane cost $2,500–$15,000
for a standard residential wall
A 10-metre wall at 1m height in Brisbane costs $2,500–$7,000. Per-metre rates range from $200/lm for timber sleepers to $700/lm for sandstone. Walls over 1.5m need engineering ($500–$2,000).
+3.8%
Retaining Wall costs in Brisbane have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Retaining Wall Cost in Brisbane
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
A retaining wall in Brisbane costs $200–$450 per lineal metre for timber sleepers, $250–$600/lm for concrete sleepers, and $350–$700/lm for sandstone. A standard 10-metre wall at 1m height costs $2,500–$7,000. Larger or engineered walls can cost significantly more.
Detailed Pricing — Brisbane 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber sleeper wall (per lineal metre) | $200/lm | $320 | $450 |
| Concrete sleeper wall (per lm) | $250/lm | $400 | $600 |
| Block / besser wall (per lm) | $300/lm | $500 | $750 |
| Sandstone wall (per lm) | $350/lm | $550 | $700 |
| Boulder wall (per lm) | $250/lm | $400 | $600 |
| Gabion wall (per lm) | $300/lm | $500 | $800 |
| Small garden wall (5 lm × 0.5m) | $1,000total | $1,800 | $2,800 |
| Standard wall (10 lm × 1m) | $2,500total | $4,500 | $7,000 |
| Large wall (15 lm × 1.5m) | $5,000total | $9,000 | $15,000 |
| Engineering / structural cert | $500per job | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Drainage behind wall | $30/lm | $50 | $80 |
| Old wall demolition + removal | $50/lm | $100 | $180 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Brisbane metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.