What to know about retaining wall in Virginia Beach
Coastal wind and salt in Virginia Beach favor impact- and corrosion-resistant materials, and some areas require wind ratings.
What affects retaining wall cost in Virginia Beach
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive retaining wall cost everywhere apply in Virginia Beach:
- 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 Virginia Beach
These figures are adjusted for Virginia Beach pricing (about 0.98x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Wall material | Cost in Virginia Beach | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Timber | $11.76 to $35.28 /sq ft | About $1,200 to $3,550 |
| Interlocking concrete block | $19.60 to $58.80 /sq ft | About $1,950 to $5,900 |
| Boulder / rock | $21.56 to $64.68 /sq ft | About $2,150 to $6,450 |
| Poured concrete | $23.52 to $70.56 /sq ft | About $2,350 to $7,050 |
| Brick | $25.48 to $76.44 /sq ft | About $2,550 to $7,650 |
| Natural stone | $31.36 to $94.08 /sq ft | About $3,150 to $9,400 |