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Retaining Walls

Structurally considered retaining walls that support changes in ground level and make sloping areas more usable.

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Retaining Walls

Retaining walls can turn sloping ground into more practical, level areas while safely supporting the soil behind them. Their performance depends on suitable foundations, construction and drainage rather than appearance alone. We build your wall and its drainage arrangement for the site conditions and the ground it needs to retain.

  • Foundations sized for the load and ground
  • Block, brick, stone or sleeper construction
  • Drainage and a free-draining backfill behind the wall
  • Capping and finishing to match your garden
  • Steps or integrated planters if wanted
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How it works

Our process, step by step

How your project runs, from the first visit to the finished job.

  1. 1

    Survey and quote

    We inspect the slope, ground and load and prepare a quote in writing.

  2. 2

    Foundations

    We excavate and lay foundations sized for the job.

  3. 3

    Build and drain

    We build the wall with drainage and free-draining backfill behind it.

  4. 4

    Cap and finish

    We cap the wall and finish the levels either side.

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Pricing

What affects the price

Every job is quoted individually. These are the things that move the price up or down.

  • The height and length of the wall
  • The material and finish chosen
  • Ground conditions and the load being retained
  • Drainage, steps and access

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Share the details of your project and arrange a free property survey. We can then provide a clear quote with no obligation.

Why choose us

Trades you can trust with the work

We are dependable local experts who treat your property like our own, and take full accountability for the quality of every project we deliver.

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FAQs

Retaining Walls questions

What are common reasons for retaining-wall failure?

Almost always because there is no drainage behind them. Water builds up and pushes the wall over. We build drainage in as standard so the pressure has somewhere to go.

What determines the safe height of a retaining wall?

It depends on the ground and the load. Higher walls need engineered foundations, which we build to. We can advise on what your site needs.

How long is a typical retaining-wall project?

It depends on the height and length, but most garden retaining walls take several days including foundations and drainage.

Which materials can be used for retaining walls?

Block, brick, natural stone or timber sleepers. We match the wall to your garden and the load it needs to hold.

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