Often asked: How To Build A Stone Retaining Wall On A Slope?

How much does it cost to build a retaining wall on a slope?

The average cost of building a retaining wall is $5,636. Most homeowners find themselves spending between $3,229 and $8,670. The cost of retaining wall materials ranges from $3 to $40 per square foot. Wall block prices fall between $10 and $15 per square foot, while precase, poured concrete runs $20 to $25.

How do you build a hill retaining wall?

Shovel at least a 4-inch layer of gravel onto the landscape fabric. Grade this layer so it slopes 1 inch for every 4 feet, allowing water to drain away. Then lay in 4-inch perforated PVC drainpipe at the base of the wall and cover it with gravel. Shovel in backfill as you build the wall, one tier at a time.

How do you build a natural stone retaining wall?

Instructions

1. Organize the Stones. Organize the wall stones roughly by size and shape, making different piles as needed.
2. Set Up a Level Line.
3. Excavate the Area.
4. Add Landscape Fabric.
5. Build the Wall Base.
6. Lay the First Course.
7. Lay the Second Course.
8. Begin Back-Filling the Wall.

Can you Slope a retaining wall?

Design and build your retaining wall to slope at a minimum rate of one inch for every one-foot of rise (height). Fortunately, working with retaining wall blocks makes it incredibly easy to achieve this “step-back” construction!

What is the cheapest retaining wall to build?

What is the cheapest retaining wall material?

• Treated pine and is the least expensive material.
• Hardwood is more expensive than treated pine.
• Railway sleepers are another – slightly more expensive – option and are built to withstand ground and water contact.
• Concrete sleepers are more expensive.

Can I build my own retaining wall?

Retaining walls can be made from wood, bricks, natural stones or concrete blocks. For DIYers, it’s best to use concrete retaining wall blocks, which can be interlocking and are heavy enough to stay in place without cement or other adhesive. Interlocking blocks fit together and add extra security to the wall.

What is the easiest retaining wall to build?

For the average do-it-yourselfer, building a retaining wall is easiest when using masonry blocks that will be stacked no taller than three feet, with no mortar binding the stones or concrete members. (For a curved wall, mark instead with a garden hose or spray paint.)

What slope requires a retaining wall?

What is the slope? If the slope is greater than a 3:1, consult with an engineer. If the slope is over 2:1, it will require structures or special stabilization techniques.

How high can you build a retaining wall without a permit?

Most municipalities require a building permit and a design from a Licensed Engineer if your wall is taller than 4 feet high (measured from the bottom of the first block to the top of the last block).

What is the best material to build a retaining wall?

Timber and inter-locking-concrete-block walls are great DIY retaining wall ideas. Mortared masonry and poured concrete ones are usually best left to a mason.

How much does a stone retaining wall cost?

Cost of a Retaining Wall

Wall Material	Cost
Interlocking concrete blocks	$15-30 per sq/ft
Wood	$20-25 per sq/ft
Stone	$25-40 per sq/ft
Poured concrete	$30-40 per sq/ft

Do I need drainage behind retaining wall?

Third, since most retaining walls are impervious, which means water cannot pass through the wall itself, efficient drainage is crucial. When drainage goes unaddressed hydrostatic pressure will build up behind the wall and cause damage such as bulging or cracking.

How do you build a retaining wall on a sleeper slope?

Constructing a retaining wall out of upright sleepers is pretty straightforward. Simply dig a trench, lower the sleepers in vertically side by side, and then backfill with a dry concrete mix, that you can ram down around the railway sleepers untill the wall is rigid.

How do you build a retaining wall on a slope with railroad ties?

How to Build a Railroad Tie Retaining Wall

1. Step 1: Level and Tamp Down the Area.
2. Step 2: Cut the Area to Make a Snug Fit for the Railroad Ties.
3. Step 3: Add in a Layer of Gravel.
4. Step 4: Level the First Tie in the Wall.
5. Step 5: Make Your Pins to Secure the Ties Together.
6. Step 6: Drill Holes in the Tie for the Pins.
7. Step 7: Pound in the Pins.

Does a retaining wall have to be level?

The area you want to place your retaining wall is probably not perfectly level, but in order for the retaining wall to look appealing, it must run straight across the yard. The first step in building a retaining wall is digging a trench. Since the retaining wall blocks rest in this trench, it must be perfectly level.