How much does a retaining wall cost in Hobart?
Most retaining walls in Hobart cost $2,250–$13,500
for a standard residential wall
A 10-metre wall at 1m height in Hobart costs $2,250–$6,300. Per-metre rates range from $180/lm for timber sleepers to $630/lm for sandstone. Walls over 1.5m need engineering ($450–$1,800).
+2.7%
Retaining Wall costs in Hobart have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Retaining Wall Cost in Hobart
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
A retaining wall in Hobart costs $180–$405 per lineal metre for timber sleepers, $225–$540/lm for concrete sleepers, and $315–$630/lm for sandstone. A standard 10-metre wall at 1m height costs $2,250–$6,300. Larger or engineered walls can cost significantly more.
Detailed Pricing — Hobart 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber sleeper wall (per lineal metre) | $180/lm | $290 | $405 |
| Concrete sleeper wall (per lm) | $225/lm | $360 | $540 |
| Block / besser wall (per lm) | $270/lm | $450 | $675 |
| Sandstone wall (per lm) | $315/lm | $495 | $630 |
| Boulder wall (per lm) | $225/lm | $360 | $540 |
| Gabion wall (per lm) | $270/lm | $450 | $720 |
| Small garden wall (5 lm × 0.5m) | $900total | $1,625 | $2,525 |
| Standard wall (10 lm × 1m) | $2,250total | $4,050 | $6,300 |
| Large wall (15 lm × 1.5m) | $4,500total | $8,100 | $13,500 |
| Engineering / structural cert | $450per job | $900 | $1,800 |
| Drainage behind wall | $27/lm | $45 | $72 |
| Old wall demolition + removal | $45/lm | $90 | $160 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Hobart metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.