What geogrid means
Geogrid is a strong plastic mesh laid in layers behind a retaining wall, between block courses, to tie the soil mass to the wall.
Where it matters on a masonry and hardscape job
The block maker's charts say how long and how often the grid goes for each wall height. Include it in the takeoff; it is often left off cheap bids.
What it costs
The retaining wall cost guide has the typical job at $5,750 and the usual range at $3,350 to $9,600. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The retaining wall cost calculator prices a job line by line.
Work it out
- Free calculator: Retaining wall cost calculator
- Cost guide: Retaining wall cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free masonry and hardscape resources