Rock Retaining Wall Contractors

A rock retaining wall is a style of retaining wall that uses strategically placed rocks or boulders to create a barrier to hold a bank of soil in place. It’s a great alternative to a concrete block or timber retaining wall and has a rustic, natural aesthetic.

Such walls comprise of various materials including sandstone, porphyry rock, bluestone, and bush rock porphyry rock. The great weight of rocks and boulders allows the rock retaining wall to keep massive amounts of soil in place, making them extremely durable and not susceptible to weathering or erosion.

Building a rock retaining wall requires expertise, so hiring a certified rock retaining wall company is the best bet to ensure your installation is completed correctly.

The steps of building a rock retaining wall include:

1. Placing the stones in a purposeful and structured way
2. Setting up a level line
3. Excavating the area
4. Adding landscape fabric
5. Building the base of the wall
6. Laying the first course
7. Laying the second course
8. Backfilling the wall up to the highest course
9. Installing more courses
10. Completing the top of the wall
11. Backfilling with soil