Retaining Wall Prices
It's difficult to really put an exact price to your retaining wall because it's directly proportional to the size of your project. However, retaining wall prices don't have to cost you so much if you know the right material to use. And, if you have some do-it-yourself skills, you could even save on labor on minor retaining wall projects.
The cheapest retaining wall building material you can find is wood: round timber, railroad tie, or wood planks. However, you need to keep a close eye on wood treatment and proper drainage for your wood retaining wall because they are at risk of rotting and insect infestation. Don't skimp on secondary wood treatment and perforated pipe drainage because these things will ensure longevity of your wood retaining wall - saving you money later.
If you want to save more on retaining wall prices, put your masonry skills to good use by installing your own retaining wall. There are cheap precast modular retaining wall building blocks you can get with lip lock system that doesn't need mortar to fix in place. They are cheap to begin with, and installing them is as easy as stacking one row in top of the other. You can save on mortar and labor because you can install them on your own. But, do-it-yourself projects are usually confined to smaller retaining walls. Hiring a professional contractor is still a good idea if your project is large.
To give you a ballpark idea, retaining walls for smaller garden focal point could cost you several Benjamin. A decent-sized wall could run a minimum of $5,000 depending on your creativity. You may have to pitch more if you want expensive decorative wall materials. Complicated walls that can hold back steeper slopes could start at $15,000 depending on the area and your contractor's service fee.
Retaining wall prices can be expensive if you're not cunning enough to exhaust all possible options. But with little labor and creativity, you could build a decent looking retaining wall without leaving a dent on your budget.
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