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RETAINING WALLS.

Engineered block, stone, and timber retaining walls — solving slope problems on Utah's bench properties since 2006. Built to code, built to hold.

Why this matters

SOLVE THE
SLOPE PROBLEM.

Retaining walls do two jobs: they hold back grade so you can build flat usable space, and they look good doing it. We design walls that are structurally engineered for the load, properly drained behind, and aesthetically integrated with your patio system.

Walls under 4' tall typically don't require permits in most Utah jurisdictions. Taller walls require structural engineering — which we coordinate. Either way, we don't cut corners on backfill drainage. A wall that fails is almost always a wall that wasn't drained.

30+
Year Lifespan
$30-80
Per Sq Ft Face
5-15
Day Build
Materials & Options

PICK YOUR WALL SYSTEM.

01

Segmental Block (Versa-Lok, Allan Block)

Modular concrete blocks. Cost-effective, durable, geogrid-reinforced for taller walls. Most common.

Best value

02

Natural Stone

Hand-set boulders or cut stone. Most expensive, most natural look.

Premium

03

Timber / Railroad Tie

Wood walls — cheaper but shorter lifespan (15-25 years). Good for budget projects.

Budget

The Build

ENGINEERED FROM FOOTING UP.

01

Engineering

Walls over 4' get structural engineering. Geogrid layout designed for the load.

02

Excavation & Footing

Excavated to spec depth. Compacted crushed-stone leveling base.

03

Block Installation

Blocks set course by course, geogrid laid into block courses for soil reinforcement.

04

Backfill & Drainage

Drain pipe behind base course, free-draining gravel backfill, geotextile separation.

FAQ

RETAINING WALLS QUESTIONS.

How tall can a wall be without permits?

Most Utah jurisdictions: 4' from grade to top. Taller requires structural engineering and a permit. We handle both.

How long do block retaining walls last?

30+ years if drained correctly. Most failures come from improper backfill drainage.

Will the wall be guaranteed?

Yes — lifetime workmanship guarantee on every wall we install.

Can a retaining wall double as a seat wall?

Yes — short walls (18-24") are often integrated as patio seating.

Tiered vs single tall wall — which is better?

Tiered (multiple shorter walls with planted terraces) is often more durable and more attractive than one tall wall, when space permits.

What about drainage behind the wall?

Critical. We always install perforated drain pipe behind the base course in free-draining gravel. Without this, walls fail in 5-10 years.
Ready?

LET'S BUILD YOUR
RETAINING WALLS.

Free on-site consult. Itemized quote within 48 hours.