Retaining walls
A retaining wall turns a slope you can't use into flat, usable yard, and stops soil from washing out every time it storms. The block you see is the easy part. What makes a wall last is what's behind and under it: a solid base, drainage and compaction.
- Since 2020
- 100+ customers
- Fully insured
- Free estimates
What goes into a wall that stays put
- Utility locate through Georgia 811 before digging
- A compacted base course set level and to the right depth
- Drainage stone behind the wall and a perforated drain pipe to carry water away
- Backfill compacted in lifts as the wall goes up
- Reinforcement grid for taller walls where the design calls for it
- Caps set and secured for a finished look
Common reasons people call us
- A slope that erodes or washes out in heavy rain
- Wanting a flat area for a patio, play space or garden
- Raised beds or terraced planting
- A failing timber or block wall that's leaning or bulging
Taller walls
Taller walls carry a lot of soil pressure and may need an engineered design and a permit depending on height and location. We'll tell you at the walk-through what your wall needs, and build it to that standard.
How it works
- Walk-through. We come out, look at the site, measure, and talk through what you want. It's free and there's no obligation.
- Line-by-line estimate. You get a written estimate with every item spelled out, sent to your phone. Approve it online, and pay a deposit if the job needs one.
- Scheduled crew. Your job goes on our calendar with a named crew, and you'll know the start date ahead of time.
- Final walk-through. We walk the finished work with you before we call it done.
- Simple payment. Pay the final invoice online by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or bank transfer, or by check.
Recent retaining walls projects
Questions people ask
Why do retaining walls fail?
Most failures come from water pressure behind the wall, a weak base, or poor compaction. That's why we build in drainage and compact in layers.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall?
It depends on the wall's height and location. We'll let you know during the walk-through and handle what's needed.
How much does a retaining wall cost?
Cost depends on length, height, block choice, access and drainage needs. You'll get a free, line-by-line estimate after we see the site.
Can you replace an old timber wall?
Yes. We remove the failing wall, haul it away and build a new block wall with proper drainage.
Where we offer retaining walls
Based in Tyrone, GA and serving metro Atlanta counties.
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Ready for a free estimate?
Tell us what you have in mind. We'll come out, take a look and send a line-by-line estimate you can approve from your phone.