Cincinnati Retaining Wall Contractor
A good retaining wall contractor in Cincinnati is hard to come by. Make sure you choose a qualified or certified block wall installer because the most expensive retaining wall you will pay for is the one you pay for twice. ​
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Why Choose Us?
Every crewmember gets certified through Reading Rock's program- The largest local retaining wall block manufacturer
14 years of experience
Work with the same engineer for last 5 years & we can handle all permits & design
Residential, commercial, engineered, and non-engineered retaining walls
Familiar with local codes & site conditions in Cincinnati and Surrounding areas like NKY, Harrison, and Dayton
Learn how to install your own block retaining wall: click here for the blog post
Free estimates & consultations
Itemized estimates provide transparency
One crew focuses on one project at a time
Clear communication & Friendly staff
Reviews on Google, Angi, Homeadvisor, etc.
We can handle all of your outdoor living, construction, & landscaping needs
More on Retaining Walls
Whether it's decorative or structural- retaining walls, as the name implies, hold different materials such as
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soil
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mulch
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rock
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water
but also the weight of any structure within at least 6ft of the wall or farther. Things like patios, decks, and houses.
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Block retaining walls and poured concrete retaining walls are the most common, especially for structural purposes.
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Retaining Wall Design
They also can be used for purely aesthetic features in a landscape/hardscape setting. Commonly referred to as garden walls.
A properly designed wall can greatly increase the size of usable space for ones property. Sloped backyards could be leveled for more entertaining space or to build a new structure (like pools, patios, additions, etc.). Poorly designed and constructed walls can lead to costly repairs or replacement. Retaining wall repair is never a great thing, especially on newer walls.
Designing a retaining wall can be a tricky process due to multiple variables
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such as types of soil
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weights of structures
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amount of traffic
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plant/tree life in the area
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other regulations
Walls under 4ft tall do not require approved drawings from an engineer but usually a permit in most areas. Walls between 4 - 6ft tall are a bit of a gray area when it comes to whats required but once you hit 6ft and over your project requires civil engineer drawings and sometimes additional testing.
The height is also measured from the bottom of the base layer to the top of the last block or capstone.
An engineer can charge anywhere from $1000 to $2000+ for a design to make sure your retaining wall doesn't fail. Some may think this is a lot, which it could be, but with the engineer's drawing, comes a guarantee and peace of mind that the wall will not fail. If it does it will be covered by the engineering firm's insurance as long as it is built to the their specifications.
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Certifications:
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Allan Block Certified Contractor
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All our crew members are certified
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