Retaining Walls
Slopes want to move, and clay soil, water and freeze-thaw make it worse. We build poured retaining walls with footings, reinforcement and drainage designed for the height of the wall and the soil behind it, and finish them in clean forms, board texture or veneer.
- TypesPoured, board-formed, stepped
- SupportFooting, steel and drainage
- FinishSmooth, textured or veneered
- ExtrasSteps, caps and rails
What is included
- 1Built for the soilWall design starts with the height, the soil and the load behind it.
- 2Drainage behind the wallGravel and drain pipe let water out so pressure does not build.
- 3Reinforced concreteSteel is placed to the plan and tied before the pour.
- 4Clean finishForms, texture and caps give a sharp, intentional look.
From the first call to the last cure
We pour for homes, farms and businesses from Firestone to Denver, Boulder and Longmont. Find your city below and ask for a free estimate.
- 1Plan the structureWe review the loads, the soil, the drainage and the rules for the wall or footing.
- 2Dig and formFootings are excavated, forms are set and the steel is tied to the plan.
- 3Place and consolidateConcrete is placed in lifts and worked in so there are no voids.
- 4Strip and finishForms come off at the right time, surfaces are finished and the area is backfilled and graded.
Is this the right service for you?
- Sloped yards that need level space
- Walls that are leaning, cracking or bulging
- Terraced gardens and patios
- Driveways cut into a hillside
Common questions
Does a retaining wall need engineering?
Taller walls usually need an engineer and sometimes a permit. We tell you where the lines are and help coordinate what is required.
Why do walls fail?
Most failures come from poor drainage, weak footings or soil pressure that was not planned for. We design against all three.
Services that pair with this one
Footings and Stem WallsFootings and stem walls set below frost depth and sized for the load.See the service MIX 145Prep and Planning
Drainage SolutionsSlopes, drains and pipes that keep water away from concrete and buildings.See the service MIX 144Prep and Planning
Concrete FormingStraight, curved and custom forms that give concrete its shape.See the service Find your city
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