What to know about retaining wall in Albuquerque
Intense UV in Albuquerque fades finishes faster, so fade-resistant colors and materials hold up better.
What affects retaining wall cost in Albuquerque
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive retaining wall cost everywhere apply in Albuquerque:
- Wall size (height and length, measured as face area).
- Material: timber is cheapest, natural stone the most expensive.
- Height: tall walls need engineering, reinforcement, and drainage.
- Drainage, backfill, and base preparation.
Retaining Wall cost by wall material in Albuquerque
These figures are adjusted for Albuquerque pricing (about 0.94x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Wall material | Cost in Albuquerque | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Timber | $11.28 to $33.84 /sq ft | About $1,150 to $3,400 |
| Interlocking concrete block | $18.80 to $56.40 /sq ft | About $1,900 to $5,650 |
| Boulder / rock | $20.68 to $62.04 /sq ft | About $2,050 to $6,200 |
| Poured concrete | $22.56 to $67.68 /sq ft | About $2,250 to $6,750 |
| Brick | $24.44 to $73.32 /sq ft | About $2,450 to $7,350 |
| Natural stone | $30.08 to $90.24 /sq ft | About $3,000 to $9,000 |