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How Much Does Stone Retaining Wall Cost in Atlanta, Georgia?

Build a natural stone (dry-stack or mortared) retaining wall up to about 4 ft tall, priced per sq ft of wall face, including base, drainage aggregate and labor; engineering for walls over 4 ft extra.

Stone Retaining Wall in Atlanta, Georgia typically costs $34 to $87 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Stone Retaining Wall in Atlanta, Georgia

$34 – $87

per sq ft

Prices in Atlanta are 5.0% lower than the national average for stone retaining wall.

National average: $35 – $90 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $29 – $74 per sq ft

    Dry-stacked irregular fieldstone with a slight backward batter, compacted gravel base, drainage aggregate behind the wall

  • Standard

    $34 – $87 per sq ft

    Dry-laid split-face sandstone wall stones in rough courses, compacted base, drainage aggregate and perforated drain pipe

  • Premium

    $42 – $109 per sq ft

    Squared, tightly coursed natural stone with cut flat capstones, compacted base, drainage aggregate, perforated pipe and filter fabric

Cost Breakdown in Atlanta

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$16 – $41sq ft
Laborlabor$11 – $28sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$4.20 – $11sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$2.80 – $7.20sq ft
Prices adjusted for Atlanta local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Atlanta, Georgia

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($15.75-$40.50 per square foot)
  • Labor ($12.25-$31.50 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($4.20-$10.80 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($2.80-$7.20 per square foot)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costsAt national average
Labor costs10.0% below avg

Material costs in Atlanta run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.

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