A retaining wall holds back saturated clay, not just dirt. Most failed walls in this area failed because of missing drainage stone, no geogrid, or a base that was never compacted. We build the part you cannot see correctly.
If any of these sound like your property, it's worth a free on-site look.
Engineered modular block with drainage stone, geogrid reinforcement, and compacted base.
Boulder and stacked stone walls for a softer, site-native look.
Multiple shorter walls that break up tall grade changes and create usable terraces.
Lower decorative walls that define patios, beds, and fire pit areas.
Assessment of failing walls and full rebuild with corrected drainage and base.
Perforated drain line and clean stone backfill on every structural wall we build.
A look at the block wall, steps and walkway during installation at a residential property.
Tell us what's happening on the property. We'll set a time to come out.
We walk the property, check grade and soil, and identify the real cause — not just the symptom.
Clear scope and pricing in writing before anything starts. No trip fee, no pressure.
In-house crew, no subcontractors. We clean up and walk the finished job with you.
A properly built segmental wall with drainage and compacted base should last decades. The ones that fail early almost always skipped the base or the drain stone.
Taller walls and walls near structures or the shoreline can require engineering and permits. We identify that during the estimate.
Sometimes. If the base and drainage were done wrong, a rebuild costs less over time than repeated repairs. We'll tell you honestly which one you're looking at.
Completed projects with the problem, the build, and the result.
Runoff was washing out the ground along the back of the house.
The wooden deck had rotted out. They wanted something permanent.
A new lakefront home had no level landing outside the side entry.
Straight answers from our crews on how this work is planned, built and maintained around Lake Norman.
Related work we handle across Denver, Mooresville, Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville and Troutman, NC.
Free on-site estimate — no trip fee, no obligation. Mobile service throughout Lake Norman and surrounding communities; we come to your property.
