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Free Retaining Wall Estimate Template (Excel, 2026 Material & Labor Costs)
Typical project: · Timeline: weeks
📊 Trade Benchmarks (avg)
Cost per Face Sq Ft
$45 - $85
Block vs Poured Concrete
Drainage Factor
1 ft depth
Minimum gravel backfill
Engineering Req
> 4 ft height
Most local codes require stamp
📦 Materials Cost Breakdown
Direct Material| Line Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SRW Blocks & Cap | $4,200 | 180 face sq ft + caps |
| Drainage Stone (#57) | $850 | 12 tons for backfill |
| Base Stone & Grid | $450 | Compactable gravel + geogrid |
| Materials Subtotal | $5,500 |
👷 Labor Cost Breakdown
Direct Labor| Task | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trenching & Base Prep | $2,400 | Precision leveling of base |
| Block Stacking | $3,200 | Backfilling every 2 courses |
| Drainage & Finish | $950 | Landscape fabric + soil cap |
| Labor Subtotal | $6,550 |
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A % markup on $12,050 gives % gross margin — not %. To hit a true % gross margin, divide your cost by NaN.
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