New walls and repairs
Build a retaining wall that lasts
Most failures come from poor drainage or a wall too tall for its design. Describe your project in 2 minutes and local contractors get back to you.
- Free, no obligation: you decide whether to follow up.
- No more than 3 professional(s), matched to the service and your area: no mass solicitation.
- Your contact details are shared only with your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
Describe your project
About 2 minutes Free No obligation
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100% freefor you, no obligation
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2 minutesto describe your project
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Up to 3 pro(s)from your area
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Protected datashared only with your consent
Your situation
What do you need?
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A new wall for a slope or terrace
A contractor designs the wall with the right base, drainage and, above about 4 ft, an engineer's plan.
Retaining wall construction
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My wall is leaning or cracked
A failing wall should be assessed quickly, especially near a house, a driveway or a property line.
Retaining wall repair or replacement
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A wall that supports a driveway or a building
Walls with loads above them almost always need an engineered design.
Retaining wall construction
Simple and transparent
How it works
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You describe your project
Service, location, timeline and a few details. The request is free for you.
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We review the request
An incomplete or inconsistent request may need more details or may not be shared.
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No more than 3 professional(s)
With your consent, the request is offered to verified professionals serving your area. They pay to access it.
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You choose freely
Professionals contact you directly. You are under no obligation to accept any quote.
Full transparency
This service is free for the person making the request. It is paid for by professionals: they pay to access requests that match their skills and service area. A request is shared with no more than 3 professional(s), and only if you agreed. We do not perform the services shown ourselves and do not recommend one professional over another.
Why use our service
One request, professionals from your area
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Save time
Instead of searching for and calling several companies, you describe your project once.
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Professionals near you
Your request is only offered to professionals who serve your area and offer this service.
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You stay in control
No more than 3 professional(s), no obligation to accept a quote, and your data can be deleted at any time.
Regulations
Good to know before you ask
The residential code commonly requires an engineered design for retaining walls over 4 feet, measured from the bottom of the footing, or walls holding back extra loads. Local rules vary and may require a permit for lower walls too.
Drainage behind the wall is essential. Call 811 before digging. We do not perform the work ourselves and do not show prices.
Near you
Local pros in your city
For every state, county and city: official public figures and one free request sent to pros who serve your area.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall?
Often for walls over 4 feet, or for walls supporting a surcharge such as a driveway; some cities require one for lower walls. Check with your building department.
Why do retaining walls fail?
Mostly because of water pressure behind the wall, an inadequate base, or a wall too tall for its design.
Who is responsible for a wall on the property line?
It depends on ownership and local law; a survey and the deed help clarify it.
Ready to build your wall?
Describe your need in 2 minutes. It's free, with no obligation.