Project description
My backyard has a noticeable slope along the rear property line, and every heavy rain washes soil down toward the fence, leaving bare patches and a small gully near the corner. I want to fix this properly, not with another round of mulch that gets carried away by the next storm. I am looking for a mason or landscaper with real retaining wall experience to design and build a structural wall that holds the slope back for good and gives me a flat, usable terrace above it.
The section that needs support runs roughly 28 to 32 feet along the back of the yard, with a height that varies from about 2 feet at one end to close to 4 feet at the other. I am open to either interlocking concrete block (segmental retaining wall units) or natural stone — whichever you think will hold up best for this height and soil type and fit the budget. I do care about how it looks, since the wall will be visible from the patio, so a clean, even coursing and a color that works with a light gray house are important to me.
Beyond just stacking blocks, I need the job done to code: proper excavation, a compacted gravel base, geogrid reinforcement at the taller sections if the engineering calls for it, and drainage — perforated pipe behind the wall tied into gravel backfill so water does not build up and push the wall out over time. I have seen a neighbor's wall bulge and eventually fail because nobody put in drainage, and I do not want to repeat that mistake. If the height requires a permit or an engineer's stamp in this area, please factor that into your estimate and process, and let me know what you need from me to get it approved.
I would like the finished top of the wall to be level enough to eventually set a small paver patio and a couple of raised garden beds behind it, so precision on the top course matters. A simple cap block finish is fine, nothing fancy, but it should look intentional and be safe to walk near without an edge crumbling.
Please include in your quote or message: your experience with retaining walls of similar height, whether you handle permitting/engineering or subcontract it, your material recommendation with rough pricing, an estimated timeline from start to finish, and photos of at least two or three comparable projects you have completed. Liability insurance and any relevant local licensing are required — please confirm you carry both. I can share yard photos and rough measurements once we connect, and I am flexible on start date within the next month or so, though I would prefer the work finish before the rainy season picks up.
The section that needs support runs roughly 28 to 32 feet along the back of the yard, with a height that varies from about 2 feet at one end to close to 4 feet at the other. I am open to either interlocking concrete block (segmental retaining wall units) or natural stone — whichever you think will hold up best for this height and soil type and fit the budget. I do care about how it looks, since the wall will be visible from the patio, so a clean, even coursing and a color that works with a light gray house are important to me.
Beyond just stacking blocks, I need the job done to code: proper excavation, a compacted gravel base, geogrid reinforcement at the taller sections if the engineering calls for it, and drainage — perforated pipe behind the wall tied into gravel backfill so water does not build up and push the wall out over time. I have seen a neighbor's wall bulge and eventually fail because nobody put in drainage, and I do not want to repeat that mistake. If the height requires a permit or an engineer's stamp in this area, please factor that into your estimate and process, and let me know what you need from me to get it approved.
I would like the finished top of the wall to be level enough to eventually set a small paver patio and a couple of raised garden beds behind it, so precision on the top course matters. A simple cap block finish is fine, nothing fancy, but it should look intentional and be safe to walk near without an edge crumbling.
Please include in your quote or message: your experience with retaining walls of similar height, whether you handle permitting/engineering or subcontract it, your material recommendation with rough pricing, an estimated timeline from start to finish, and photos of at least two or three comparable projects you have completed. Liability insurance and any relevant local licensing are required — please confirm you carry both. I can share yard photos and rough measurements once we connect, and I am flexible on start date within the next month or so, though I would prefer the work finish before the rainy season picks up.
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