Retaining Walls

Retaining wall design and installation for homeowners in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County. Whether you're managing a sloped yard, dealing with soil erosion, or looking to add defined levels to your outdoor space, a well-built retaining wall solves the problem and elevates the look of your property at the same time.

It depends on the material. Stone and concrete walls can last 50 to 100 years or more, while wood walls typically last 5 to 20 years. Material choice, proper drainage behind the wall, and solid installation are the biggest factors. We build for longevity and always incorporate drainage into every design.
Yes. Beyond solving functional problems like erosion and slope, a retaining wall adds usable space and visual definition to your property. Well-executed retaining wall projects can see a return on investment of 100% to 200%. The owner should verify this range, but it reflects what's reported in the market.
We work with natural stone, concrete pavers, and block systems depending on your site, budget, and aesthetic goals. Each has different structural and design characteristics. We'll walk you through the options and recommend what makes the most sense for your specific property.

Retaining walls do more than shape a landscape — they hold back soil, manage elevation changes, and protect the areas around them. Because of this, proper construction is critical. When a retaining wall is built incorrectly, problems like shifting, leaning, or failure can develop over time. Our focus is on building walls that perform reliably for the long term.

We are NCMA-certified for segmental retaining wall installation and follow industry best practices on every project. That includes proper excavation, base preparation, drainage, reinforcement, and backfill methods designed to handle Michigan’s soil conditions and freeze-thaw cycles. We also install geogrid reinforcement within the wall system to anchor the structure into the soil behind it and stabilize the backfill. This added reinforcement helps the wall resist movement and maintain long-term structural integrity.

For larger or more complex walls, we work with a structural engineer to provide stamped drawings and ensure the wall is designed to perform safely and correctly. Whether it’s a smaller landscape wall or a large structural installation, our goal is to build retaining walls that are both visually clean and structurally sound for years to come.