Concrete Retaining Walls
A retaining wall has to hold the soil behind it for years. We form and pour reinforced concrete retaining walls with footings, drainage behind the wall and a finish you choose, from smooth to form-liner textures that look like stone or boards.
- StructureReinforced poured concrete
- FootingSized to the wall height
- DrainageGravel and pipe behind the wall
- FinishSmooth or textured
What is included
- 1Built to holdThe footing, the steel and the wall thickness are set for the height and the soil.
- 2Drainage behind itWater pressure is what breaks walls, so drainage is part of the plan.
- 3Looks you can chooseSmooth faces, form-liner textures and color are all possible.
- 4Planned with the gradeSteps, rails and tie-ins are coordinated with the rest of the site.
From the first look to the finished surface
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- 1Review the plansWe look at the plans, the soil, the frost line and the site so the foundation is designed for the building and the ground.
- 2Excavate and formThe site is dug and graded, and forms and steel are set to the plans.
- 3Pour and consolidateConcrete is placed, consolidated and finished to the right levels so the foundation is strong and true.
- 4Cure and hand overThe foundation is cured, forms come off and the site is ready for the next trade.
Is this the right service for you?
- Sloped yards that need level areas
- Driveways and patios cut into a hillside
- Owners replacing a failing wall
- Sites with a grade change at a building
Common questions
Do tall walls need an engineer?
Often they do, and local rules vary. We tell you when a design is needed and work with your engineer.
Why do retaining walls fail?
Usually water pressure, poor footing or missing steel. We plan drainage and a solid footing to avoid it.
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