Retaining Wall Estimating and Planning Spreadsheet System and Production Rate Library (Excel file )

Plan Your Retaining Wall Projects with My Smart Spreadsheet!

Building a retaining wall requires precision, planning, and the right materials. That’s why I’ve designed the Retaining Wall Planner Spreadsheet to help you streamline the entire process from start to finish.

This easy-to-use tool asks key project-specific questions about your retaining wall. Simply provide the details, and the spreadsheet will generate:

✅ A Detailed Job Plan – Clear steps to guide your project.
✅ Estimated Job Duration – Know how long the project will take.
✅ A Complete Material List – Ensure you have everything you need, with no surprises.

Whether you’re a seasoned builder or tackling a DIY project, this spreadsheet will save you time, reduce stress, and keep your retaining wall project on track.

What Makes This Spreadsheet Unique?

• Customizable labor codes.

• Calculates the materials you need, including blocks, gravel, and drainage systems.

• Helps you plan efficiently and avoid costly mistakes.

Take the Guesswork Out of Your Retaining Wall Project
Don’t waste time with manual calculations or forgotten details. Download the Retaining Wall Planner Spreadsheettoday and build with confidence!

Click below to get started and bring your project to life!

Includes a production rate library.

Here are the parameters that are not adjustable in this specific spreadsheet.   

-6-inch tall block

-3 ft of clean gravel behind the wall (measuring straight back from the back of the wall blocks)

-3 ft deep geogrid layers (1 ft within the block then 3 ft extending out behind the block)

-16-inch deep by 24-inch wide wall base trench 9 inches deep 1 inch minus base placed and compacted in 3 separate lifts

-Clean gravel backfill pile/s placed within 40 ft of the wall

IMPORTANT- This is an excel file for easier downloading but the formulas and functions work best in google sheets.