Retaining Wall Design & Installation

A well-designed retaining wall does more than just hold back soil. It can turn a sloped, unusable yard into beautiful terraced gardens. It protects your foundation from erosion. It creates level spaces for patios, walkways, and outdoor living areas. And when built correctly, a retaining wall adds serious curb appeal and property value to your home.

At BMT Beaumont Masonry, we have been designing and building retaining walls throughout Beaumont, TX for years. We understand the unique soil conditions, drainage challenges, and weather patterns in our area. Every retaining wall we build is engineered to last, designed to look beautiful, and constructed to meet or exceed local building codes.

Whether you need a small decorative wall for your garden beds or a large structural wall to prevent erosion on a steep slope, we have the expertise to do it right. We work with various materials including natural stone, concrete block, brick, and manufactured stone to create walls that match your home style and budget.

Many homeowners do not realize they need a retaining wall until they start seeing problems like soil erosion, standing water, or foundation issues. Here is how the right retaining wall solves these problems and improves your property.

Prevent Erosion and Soil Loss

If your property has any slope, gravity is constantly pulling soil downhill. Heavy rains accelerate this process, washing away your topsoil and creating gullies in your yard. A properly engineered retaining wall stops this erosion in its tracks. It holds the soil in place, protects your landscaping investment, and prevents sediment from running into drainage areas or neighboring properties.

Create Usable Outdoor Space

Sloped yards are difficult to use and maintain. Mowing becomes dangerous. You cannot easily place furniture or build structures on an incline. Retaining walls let you create level terraces that you can actually use. Install a patio for entertaining. Plant gardens that are easy to tend. Build that outdoor kitchen you have been dreaming about. Our outdoor living space designs often incorporate retaining walls to maximize usable square footage.

Protect Your Foundation

When soil shifts and water pools near your home, your foundation is at risk. Cracks can develop, settling can occur, and water can seep into your basement or crawl space. A retaining wall with proper drainage diverts water away from your foundation and stabilizes the soil around your home. This protection can save you tens of thousands of dollars in future foundation repairs.

Increase Property Value

Professional retaining walls are a major selling point when it comes time to list your home. They show that you have invested in proper landscaping and erosion control. They make your yard look polished and well-maintained. And they solve problems that buyers would otherwise see as red flags. Quality masonry work always adds value to your property.

Building a retaining wall that lasts requires careful planning, proper engineering, and skilled construction. Here is how we approach every retaining wall project from start to finish.

Step 1: Site Evaluation and Design

We start by visiting your property to assess the slope, soil type, drainage patterns, and any existing problems. We take measurements, discuss your goals, and look at how a retaining wall will integrate with your existing landscape. Then we create a design that meets your needs while following structural best practices. For walls over a certain height, we work with engineers to ensure the design meets local building codes.

Step 2: Material Selection

We walk you through material options that fit your budget, match your home style, and work for your specific application. We show you samples, discuss pros and cons of each material, and help you make an informed decision. There is no pressure, just honest guidance based on our years of experience with natural stone and manufactured materials.

Step 3: Excavation and Base Preparation

A retaining wall is only as good as its foundation. We excavate to the proper depth, compact the subgrade, and install a gravel base that provides drainage and stability. This step is critical and cannot be rushed. Cutting corners here leads to walls that lean, settle, or fail within a few years. We do it right from the ground up.

Step 4: Wall Construction

We build your wall course by course, ensuring each level is perfectly level and properly secured. For taller walls, we install deadmen anchors or geogrids that tie the wall back into the hillside for extra stability. We incorporate drainage pipes and gravel backfill to prevent water pressure from building up behind the wall. Every detail matters when it comes to long-term performance.

Step 5: Finishing Touches and Cleanup

Once the wall is complete, we cap it if needed, backfill and grade the surrounding area, and make sure drainage flows correctly. We clean up all construction debris and leave your property looking better than when we arrived. We also provide maintenance tips to help your retaining wall last for decades.