Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls in Stone, Brick & Concrete
Retaining walls do real engineering work — and they're also one of the most visible features on your property. We build them to handle the load and look good doing it.
Most retaining wall failures aren't from the wall itself — they're from what's behind it. Water builds up against an undrained wall, freezes, expands, and over a few seasons the wall starts leaning. We design every wall with proper drainage, gravel backfill, and weep holes so water has somewhere to go besides into your wall.
On the visible side, the choice of material defines the look. Stacked natural stone reads rustic and timeless. Brick reads traditional and architectural. Cast concrete or smooth CMU reads modern. We've built showcase walls that mix multiple stone types to face the street and act as a feature, with integrated pillars supporting fence sections.
If you have a grade problem to solve — a sloped backyard, a driveway cut, an erosion-prone bank — we'll walk the property and design a wall (or terraced walls) that solves the engineering problem and adds curb appeal at the same time.
What's Included
- Stone retaining walls (natural and manufactured)
- Brick retaining walls
- Poured concrete and CMU retaining walls
- Single-tier and terraced multi-level designs
- Decorative walls with integrated pillars and entry features
- Proper drainage and weep design behind every wall
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
How tall can you build a retaining wall?
There's no hard universal limit, but walls over 4 feet typically require engineering and may require a permit depending on your county. We'll tell you upfront if your project crosses that line and coordinate with engineers if needed.
Stone, brick, or concrete — which is best?
It depends on the look you want, the budget, and the scale of the wall. Stone is the most expensive and arguably the most beautiful for natural settings. Brick fits architectural homes. Poured or block concrete is most economical and works well when finished or veneered. We'll show you examples and help you choose.
Can you build terraced walls on a slope?
Yes — terraced walls turn a steep, hard-to-use slope into multiple usable levels. We design the height and depth of each tier, the drainage between them, and the planting beds so the slope becomes an asset.
How long does a retaining wall last?
Properly built walls last decades — we've seen 50+ year old stone walls still doing their job. Properly built means proper drainage, proper base, and proper material. Cheaply built walls fail in 5-10 years. The difference is invisible on day one and obvious on year ten.
Where We Work
Serving the Carolinas Within 90 Miles of Indian Trail
Serving Indian Trail and a 90-mile radius across the Charlotte metro and the western Piedmont — including Charlotte, Gastonia, Lincolnton, Lake Norman, Concord, Statesville, Salisbury, Hickory, and surrounding communities in NC and SC. If you're within roughly an hour and a half of our shop, we can be on-site for an estimate.