How we do it
Most retaining walls that fail around here fail because of water. Rain soaks the soil behind the wall, the pressure builds up, and the wall starts to lean. We build every wall with a compacted gravel base, a drain pipe and clean gravel behind it, and fabric to keep the dirt out of the drainage.
That's the part you never see once the wall is done, and it's the part that decides whether the wall lasts. Need a slope turned into usable yard, a terrace for a patio, or an old failing wall replaced? We'll come look.
What's included
- Block retaining walls
- Stone and boulder walls
- Terracing slopes into usable yard
- Drain pipe and gravel backfill behind every wall
- Replacing leaning or failing walls
- Steps and patios tied into walls
Recent work
"The owner cares and will find the root of your problem. The owner and the workers are intelligent hard-working problem solvers."
Common questions
How much does a retaining wall cost?
It depends on the length, height, material and how much digging and drainage the spot needs. We'll come look for free and give you a straight number.
Why is my old retaining wall leaning?
Usually water pressure behind it with no drainage. We can tell you whether it can be fixed or needs rebuilding.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Yardvark Services is a registered Washington contractor, registration #YARDVSL802CE.