What segmental retaining wall means
A segmental retaining wall is built from interlocking concrete blocks stacked without mortar, held in place by their weight, setback and often geogrid.
Also called block retaining wall, SRW.
Where it matters on a masonry and hardscape job
Taller walls need geogrid, drainage gravel and sometimes an engineer and a permit. Price excavation, base and drainage, not just the face blocks.
What it costs
Jobs that involve segmental retaining wall are priced in the retaining wall cost guide: about $5,750 typical, usually $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