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Retaining Walls

Retaining walls hold soil. When joints fail, units lean, or drainage behind the wall is clogged, the wall starts to rotate or bulge.

Brick and stone retaining wall along a residential driveway grade change

What this service covers

We repair and rebuild brick and stone retaining walls with attention to batter, drainage, and the soil load behind them. Large engineered walls may need design input we will flag if required.

Repair and rebuild failing stone or brick retaining walls that hold grade. Serving Columbus, Blacklick, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Westerville, Dublin, and nearby communities.

Process

1

Read the failure

Lean, bulge, failed joints, or washed-out base.

2

Plan drainage

Water behind the wall is often the real problem.

3

Rebuild or re-set

Units reset true; failed sections rebuilt.

4

Backfill thoughtfully

Drainage paths preserved where the design needs them.

5

Grade finish

Surface grading that does not dump water into the wall.

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FAQ

Can a leaning wall be saved?

Mild lean with sound footing sometimes allows repair. Severe rotation often means rebuild. Estimates say which.

Do you build brand-new walls?

Select new retaining wall projects are possible; describe height, length, and site on the form.

Brick vs stone walls?

Both are masonry. Materials and joint details differ; we work with what the site needs.

Is a permit required?

Height and location rules vary by city. We can discuss typical triggers for your town.

Ready to stop water at the wall?

Describe the mortar, brick, chimney, or steps issue. We will follow up about a free estimate for your Columbus-area home.