Retaining Walls & Concrete Masonry
Control erosion, create usable space, and add structure to your property with professionally built retaining walls.
Why You Need a Retaining Wall
Retaining walls solve real problems. They stop erosion on slopes. They create level areas for patios, lawns, and gardens on sloped properties. They protect buildings and driveways from soil movement. They prevent runoff from washing away your landscaping. A well-built retaining wall turns unusable hillsides into functional outdoor space.
In Rogers, AR, many properties have slopes and drainage challenges. Heavy rain causes erosion. Clay soil expands and pushes against walls. Freeze-thaw cycles create pressure. These conditions require retaining walls built with proper engineering and construction techniques. A wall that looks good but is not built right will fail within a few years, causing expensive damage. We build walls that handle local conditions and last for decades.
Retaining Wall Types and Materials
Different situations call for different wall types. Here are the main retaining wall systems we install throughout Northwest Arkansas.
Wall Options We Build
- •Poured concrete walls: Maximum strength for high walls and heavy loads, custom formed to any shape
- •Concrete block walls: Versatile and cost-effective, available in many textures and colors
- •Segmental block systems: Interlocking blocks that create attractive, engineered walls
- •Boulder and stone walls: Natural appearance using large stones set in concrete
- •Stucco and veneer finishes: Add decorative surfaces to concrete walls for curb appeal
- •Tiered walls and terracing: Multiple levels that create usable space on steep slopes
The right choice depends on wall height, soil conditions, drainage needs, appearance preferences, and budget. Walls over 4 feet tall typically require engineering and permits. We handle all the details and make sure your wall is built to code.
What Makes a Retaining Wall Last
Most retaining wall failures happen because of poor drainage. Water builds up behind the wall, creates pressure, and pushes the wall over. That is why proper drainage is the most critical part of wall construction. We install drainage systems behind every wall we build. Gravel backfill, drain pipes, and weep holes remove water before it causes problems.
Foundation is the second most important factor. Your retaining wall in Rogers needs a solid base that will not settle or shift. We excavate below frost depth, compact the soil properly, and create a level foundation. Reinforcement is added based on wall height and load. The wall is built plumb and level with proper backfill and compaction.
We follow engineering principles even on shorter walls that do not legally require engineering. Why? Because doing it right the first time prevents failures and rebuilds. If you need related work, check out our foundation services or flatwork and slab installation.