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Retaining Wall Prices United Kingdom
Prices include VAT. Walls over 1 m height may require planning permission. Always check with your local authority and use a competent builder with structural knowledge.
Retaining Wall Prices by Type \u2014 United Kingdom
Prices include VAT. Walls over 1 m height may require planning permission. Always check with your local authority and use a competent builder with structural knowledge.
| Wall Type | Unit | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🪵Timber Retaining Wall Treated timber retaining wall construction per lineal metre | /lineal m | £80 | £140 | £220 |
| 🧱Concrete Sleeper Wall Precast concrete sleeper retaining wall with steel posts | /lineal m | £110 | £180 | £280 |
| 🪨Sandstone / Natural Stone Wall Natural stone retaining wall construction per lineal metre | /lineal m | £140 | £220 | £340 |
| 🧱Block Wall (Rendered) Concrete block retaining wall with render finish | /lineal m | £110 | £180 | £280 |
| 🪨Boulder / Rock Wall Natural boulder or drystone retaining wall | /lineal m | £100 | £165 | £250 |
| 📦Gabion Basket Wall Wire mesh gabion baskets filled with stone | /lineal m | £140 | £210 | £310 |
| 🔩Steel Post & Sleeper Wall Steel H-posts with timber or concrete sleepers | /lineal m | £110 | £180 | £280 |
| 🧱Crib Wall System Interlocking crib wall for large retaining applications | /lineal m | £120 | £190 | £280 |
| 🧵Geogrid Reinforced Wall Geosynthetic grid-reinforced segmental retaining wall | /lineal m | £140 | £220 | £340 |
| 🔧Retaining Wall Repair / Rebuild Repair or partial rebuild of failed retaining wall sections | /m | £55 | £115 | £195 |
| 💧Drainage Behind Retaining Wall Install French drain or aggregate drainage behind wall | /m | £45 | £72 | £110 |
| 📋Structural Engineering Report Structural engineer design and report for walls over 1 m | /job | £350 | £800 | £1,400 |
Retaining Wall Prices by City
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London
England · 9.0M
From £58
Manchester
England · 2.8M
From £52
Birmingham
England · 2.6M
From £78
Leeds
England · 800K
Pricing available
Liverpool
England · 900K
Pricing available
Bristol
England · 470K
Pricing available
Sheffield
England · 580K
Pricing available
Newcastle
England · 300K
Pricing available
Nottingham
England · 330K
Pricing available
Southampton
England · 260K
Pricing available
Brighton
England · 230K
Pricing available
Cambridge
England · 145K
Pricing available
Oxford
England · 155K
Pricing available
Reading
England · 175K
Pricing available
Plymouth
England · 265K
Pricing available
Edinburgh
Scotland · 530K
From £58
Glasgow
Scotland · 630K
Pricing available
Aberdeen
Scotland · 230K
Pricing available
Dundee
Scotland · 150K
Pricing available
Cardiff
Wales · 370K
Pricing available
Swansea
Wales · 245K
Pricing available
Belfast
Northern Ireland · 345K
Pricing available
Retaining wall prices in United Kingdom range from £45 for basic timber or repair work to £1,400 for premium stone walls or engineering certification. Prices include VAT. Walls over 1 m height may require planning permission. Always check with your local authority and use a competent builder with structural knowledge.
Common retaining wall types in United Kingdom include timber sleeper walls, concrete sleeper walls, natural stone or sandstone walls, besser block walls, boulder walls, gabion basket walls, and geogrid reinforced walls. Drainage installation and engineering certification are also commonly required services.
In United Kingdom, retaining walls over approximately 1 m height typically require a building permit or planning consent. Engineering certification is also required for taller or more complex walls. Always check with your local council or authority before starting construction. Prices include VAT. Walls over 1 m height may require planning permission. Always check with your local authority and use a competent builder with structural knowledge.
Timber retaining walls are typically the cheapest option in United Kingdom at £45 per lineal metre for basic installations. However, timber has a shorter lifespan than concrete or stone. Concrete sleeper walls offer better long-term value despite a higher upfront cost.
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