Engineered Retaining Walls & Structural Earth Retention
Retaining walls are structural engineering projects. We build walls that hold back tons of earth and water — engineered with proper drainage, base, and reinforcement to never fail.
Retaining Walls
Structural Earth Retention Built to Hold Back Tons of Soil Forever
A retaining wall isn't a decorative feature; it's a load-bearing structure holding back thousands of pounds of saturated soil. When a wall fails, it's almost always because of poor drainage, an inadequate base, or missing reinforcement — not the visible stone. We engineer every retaining wall from the ground up: proper excavation depth, compacted aggregate base, geogrid reinforcement on taller walls, and a drainage system behind the wall that channels water away rather than letting it build hydrostatic pressure. The stone you see is the finish; the engineering you don't see is what makes it last.
Engineered base and drainage to prevent wall failure
Geogrid reinforcement for walls over 4 feet
Premium segmental block, natural stone, or boulder options
Proper permit compliance and structural calculations
How We Build
Our Retaining Wall Build Process
Site Engineering & Permits
We assess soil load, slope, and water flow, calculate wall geometry, and pull permits for walls requiring engineering sign-off.
Excavation & Base Construction
We excavate to below frost depth, install geotextile, and compact a crushed stone base in lifts — the foundation that prevents settling.
Drainage & Reinforcement
Perforated drain pipe, gravel backfill, and geogrid layers tie the wall into the earth behind it, eliminating hydrostatic pressure.
Wall Construction & Finish
Block or stone laid in bonded courses with proper batter, capped and sealed for a clean, structural finish.
The Difference
Professional Engineering vs. Standard Installation
Client Feedback
What Retaining Walls Clients Say
"Our yard had a serious slope problem. Gonzalez built a two-tier retaining wall system that's now the best-looking feature on our property — and it's rock solid."
Robert H.
Tega Cay, SC
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