At Bean Brothers Landscaping, we believe a retaining wall should do more than look good. It should be built to last. Whether you need a small decorative wall, a functional wall to manage a slope, or a large engineered retaining wall, our team focuses on proper construction from the ground up. Every wall starts with the right foundation, including proper excavation, a compacted aggregate base, proper leveling, and careful installation. We also pay close attention to soil conditions and compaction throughout construction because what is behind and underneath your wall is just as important as what you see when the project is finished.

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Drainage is one of the most important parts of a properly built retaining wall. Water pressure behind a wall can cause movement, leaning, cracking, or even complete failure when drainage is not handled correctly. Depending on the project, we incorporate properly placed drainage stone, drainpipe, filter fabric, backfill, compaction, and other necessary components to help move water away from the wall and relieve hydrostatic pressure. Taller and more complex walls may also require geogrid reinforcement and other engineered components. Our goal is not simply to stack block. We build the entire retaining wall system with long term performance in mind.

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For retaining walls that require permitting due to their height or site conditions, Bean Brothers Landscaping takes the additional steps necessary to make sure the project is built correctly and in accordance with applicable requirements. For walls over 4 feet, we have a qualified engineer prepare the necessary plans and specifications when required, and we coordinate the permitting and inspection process. The engineered plans establish requirements for items such as the wall design, reinforcement, drainage, base preparation, backfill, and compaction so the homeowner is not left trying to determine whether a major structural wall was built correctly. When you hire Bean Brothers Landscaping, you are hiring a contractor that understands that retaining walls are not just landscaping. They are structures that need to be designed and constructed correctly.