How Much Do Precast Concrete Walls Cost in 2025?

Precast Concrete Walls Cost Factors

Estimating how much precast concrete walls cost is based on several important factors, such as square footage, wall type, materials, and reinforcements. 

Square Footage

Depending on the size and type of concrete wall, you’ll pay anywhere from $10 to $60 per square foot. Small concrete walls built for aesthetic purposes will be much less costly than reinforced concrete walls built for structural purposes. Also, tall poured concrete walls cost more as your contractor must reset the formwork multiple times, increasing labor costs.

More complex concrete walls built on slopes or supporting large structures can run upwards of $90 per square foot. Contact concrete wall contractors in your area to request an all-inclusive price per square foot based on your unique project.

Wall Type

Pros can build walls from different concrete types, including cinder blocks, precast concrete, or poured concrete. A cinder block wall is less expensive than a poured concrete wall, while precast concrete walls fall in the middle of the price range. Poured, precast, and block walls vary based on the type of concrete, while stamped and board-formed walls vary based on the overall look.

Poured Concrete Foundation and Basement Walls

Concrete foundation walls vary in height but are always structural to support the base of your home. Poured concrete walls for a foundation cost around $2,900 to $10,400. Including footers and a concrete slab costs around $24,000 to $44,500 total. Stem foundation walls will be less expensive than crawl space foundation walls. 

If the foundation walls are thick and tall enough for a basement, the cost can be upwards of $25,000. Factors that influence the cost of a poured concrete basement foundation system include:

• Geographical location

• Thickness and pounds per square inch (PSI) concrete rating

• Steel reinforcement quantity (such as rebar)

• Clearing, land grading, and digging ($1,400–$5,300)

• Wall width and height 

• Plumbing, electrical, and other utilities

• Windows and window wells ($300–$1,200 each)

• Waterproofing ($2,300–$7,300)

• Soil and groundwater conditions

Concrete Fence Cost

A concrete fence costs anywhere from $10 to $60 per square foot. Poured concrete isn’t the only option for a concrete dividing fence. You can choose concrete masonry units or concrete blocks for around $10 to $20 per square foot, including labor and materials.

Brick walls cost $15 to $60 per square foot, while stone walls cost $10 to $75 per square foot of wall surface. Pouring a concrete fence is comparable in price to brick or stone, while concrete blocks are less expensive.

Precast

Manufacturers pour concrete into a mold that forms a precast panel to create precast concrete. Rather than a truck pouring concrete on-site at your home, specialists lift these already manufactured precast concrete panels into place with equipment.

Precast concrete is estimated to be 23% less expensive than poured concrete. Installing a precast concrete wall costs $4,800 on average. While precast materials cost from $20 to $30 per square foot, precast installation is much less labor-intensive than pouring concrete.

Board-Formed

Board-formed concrete mimics the texture of wooden fencing and costs between $30 and $50 per square foot. To create this modern design, manufacturers lay wooden boards onto wet concrete to imprint the wood’s lines and patterns. 

Other Concrete Wall Types

Different concrete wall types have distinct advantages and disadvantages, as well as different price ranges:

• Concrete retaining walls cost $10–$100 per sq. ft. They typically hold back soil between elevations to increase available lawn space but can also be used for aesthetics and curb appeal. Structural retaining walls that require engineering calculations will be much more expensive than short landscaping walls.

• Cinder block walls cost $10–$15 per sq. ft. Cinder blocks, also known as concrete masonry units or concrete blocks, are stacked and secured with mortar to form a concrete wall.

• Stamped concrete walls cost $8–$28 per sq. ft. Adding a stamped pattern to a new concrete wall costs less than modifying an existing wall. Stamped concrete patterns vary in complexity, with a detailed, custom design costing much more than a simple, repetitive design.

Materials

Concrete walls can be constructed from different forms of concrete, including cinder blocks, precast concrete, or poured concrete. A cinder block wall is less expensive than a poured concrete wall, with the cost of precast falling in the middle.

Concrete Reinforcement

Concrete reinforcement typically refers to using steel bars—known as rebar—or wire mesh on a concrete wall for additional strength and stability. More often than not, rebar costs are included in your base estimate for a structural wall because they are integral to the design. If you add reinforcement to your concrete wall project, expect to pay $0.90 to $1.60 per square foot.

Additional Cost Factors

Determining your concrete wall cost involves considering other factors, like labor, delivery method, and concrete finish.

Labor

The typical labor cost is between $35 and $40 per hour to build a concrete wall. Installing concrete is labor-intensive, with as much as 85% of the total cost going into labor fees. A lot of effort is required to prepare the site, build the formwork, install the rebar, pour the concrete, follow curing procedures, and more.

If needed, concrete resurfacing costs $3 to $5 per square foot. This depends on the type of resurfacing, project size, and potential repair costs. 

Concrete Delivery

Small batches of concrete can be mixed at the project site, but concrete wall projects usually require a sizable amount of concrete. Ready-mix concrete is delivered to the project by a mix truck that can store around 10 cubic yards. If you order less than 10 cubic yards, this is known as a short load. 

Expect your concrete cost per cubic yard to be between $120 and $170 for ready-mixed concrete, plus an additional short load fee of $40 to $60 per cubic yard. 

Excavation

If you’re installing concrete basement or foundation walls, your project requires excavating to dig down to the basement or foundation elevation. Expect to pay anywhere from $50 to $200 per cubic yard in land excavation costs.

Concrete Finish

Concrete walls typically have a smooth finish, but you could choose a different finish to add visual interest. Options include stamped concrete, staining, plastering, and more. 

• Concrete finishes cost $6–$18 per sq. ft

• Concrete staining costs $2–$25 per sq. ft. 

• Stamped concrete costs $8–$28 per sq. ft.

• Plastering costs $11–$12 per sq. ft.

Engineering Fees

Many concrete walls are structural, meaning the wall supports a house or section of land. Structural concrete walls must be designed and signed off by a local structural engineer. This seal of approval from a structural engineer costs between $350 and $720. 

Permit Fees

Concrete wall construction projects are usually significant enough to require a building permit. Obtaining a building permit ensures your project complies with local building codes for safety. Building permits cost anywhere between $410 and $2,230, depending on the city you live in and the scope of your project.

Budgeting for Precast Concrete Walls

By taking a strategic approach to this home improvement project, you can control the cost of your concrete wall while achieving the safety and aesthetic you desire:

• Request all-in project estimates from at least three local contractors to compare pricing and services provided.

• Opt for precast over poured concrete where possible, as precast concrete walls cost less than pouring concrete on-site.

• Discuss concrete finishing options with your local pro to weigh the final look of your wall against its respective expense.

• Take some basic steps to prepare the work site yourself, like clearing nearby brush and debris.

• Ask your neighbors if they would like any work done at the same time to negotiate for potential bulk discounts.

How HomeAdvisor Gets Its Cost Data

No place is more important than your home, which is why HomeAdvisor connects homeowners with local pros to transform their houses into homes they love. To help homeowners prepare for their next project, HomeAdvisor provides readers with accurate cost data and follows strict editorial guidelines. After a project is complete, we survey real customers about the costs to develop the pricing data you see, so you can make the best decisions for you and your home. We pair this data with research from reputable sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, academic journals, market studies, and interviews with industry experts—all to ensure our prices reflect real-world projects.