Retaining Walls in the Quad Cities
No published range. Landscaping labor in the QC area runs $50-100 per hour; your quote sets the exact price.
What changes the price
Wall height
Under 4 feet is a simpler build; taller needs engineering.
Block type
Standard segmental block costs less than natural stone or veneer.
Geogrid
Walls over 3–4 feet get geogrid tie-backs into the bank.
Drainage
Crush-and-pipe drainage behind the wall stops freeze pressure.
What's included
- Trench and compacted base
- Segmental block lay to the engineered height
- Geogrid reinforcement where the height calls for it
- Drainage stone and pipe to daylight
How a local crew does it
- 01
Trench the base
We dig a level trench and compact a 6 inch gravel base for the first course.
- 02
Lay block
We set the segmental block level, course by course, pinning where the block calls for it.
- 03
Add geogrid
For walls over 3–4 feet we layer geogrid tie-backs into the bank so the wall can't lean out.
- 04
Drain and backfill
We backfill with crushed stone and run a drain pipe to daylight so water never builds behind it.
When to book in zone 5b
Build in the warm months. Walls set in frozen ground shift; we wait for the frost to leave.
Served across the QC area
Iowa side
Also serving Coal Valley and Colona — ask for a same day quote.
Questions, answered
Same day quote
Get retaining walls on the schedule
We reply the same day with a price range and the next open date. No chasing contractors — a local crew handles it from here.
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