Professional retaining walls that hold your soil, protect your property, and add lasting structure to any sloped landscape — residential and commercial.
Limestone | Granite | Fieldstone | Concrete | Boulder Walls
Retaining wall construction is our most requested structural landscaping service. Landscapes Unlimited installs segmental block walls, natural stone walls, poured concrete walls, and timber walls across residential and commercial properties.
We calculate soil surcharge, wall height, and setback angles before we set the first block, so your wall resists hydrostatic pressure for decades.
Each wall gets perforated drain pipe, clean gravel backfill, and geotextile fabric to move water away from the structure.
Walls over four feet receive geogrid soil reinforcement layers that lock the retained earth into a stable mass.
Our crews excavate to undisturbed soil, then place and compact crushed aggregate in lifts for a level, load-bearing foundation.
Choose from segmental retaining wall blocks, boulder walls, gabion baskets, or cast-in-place concrete finished to match your landscape.
Retaining wall failures cost property owners thousands in repairs, and most failures trace back to poor drainage or a weak base. Landscapes Unlimited builds walls that last.
From natural stone to engineered concrete systems, every wall is built to meet your property's structural and aesthetic requirements.
Unique texture and earthy tones that add warmth and character, with strength that stands the test of time.
Unparalleled durability and a sophisticated, diverse color palette that endures harsh weather season after season.
Organic, rustic charm that blends seamlessly into any landscape — durable, low-maintenance, and full of character.
Poured, precast, and segmental block systems offering strength, customization, and a modern aesthetic.
Natural beauty impervious to erosion. No two boulders are alike, creating a distinctive wall with minimal upkeep.
Large-scale engineered systems for erosion control, soil stabilization, and drainage on commercial sites.
Retaining wall problems announce themselves early if you know what to look for. Catching these warning signs saves serious money and protects everything sitting above the wall.
A wall tilting forward past its designed batter angle has lost the battle against lateral earth pressure. Anything beyond one inch of lean per foot of height signals structural distress needing immediate attention.
Horizontal bulges usually mean saturated backfill and hydrostatic pressure pushing blocks outward. Failed or missing geogrid reinforcement produces the same symptom in taller walls.
Stair-step cracks in mortared walls, gaps between blocks, or vertical fractures in poured concrete point to foundation settlement or frost heave. Small cracks widen fast once water penetrates.
Sinkholes behind the wall, washed-out soil at the toe, or exposed footings tell you the drainage system has clogged or was never installed. Water always finds the weak point.
Lingering puddles indicate blocked weep holes or a failed drain pipe. Saturated backfill doubles the load a wall carries — and freeze-thaw cycles multiply the damage every winter.
We'll assess the wall, diagnose the cause, and tell you honestly whether repair or replacement makes better financial sense.
Call 651-216-2883Installation follows a proven sequence at Landscapes Unlimited, and we walk you through every stage before work begins.
We measure grades, assess soil conditions, locate utilities, and identify drainage patterns. You receive a scaled design, material samples, and a fixed-price proposal.
Walls over four feet or those supporting driveways get engineered plans. We handle permit applications and utility locates so you don't have to.
Crews excavate the trench to the required depth and width, reaching undisturbed soil. Crushed aggregate base goes in compacted lifts, checked level across the entire run.
We set the first course dead level, then build up with proper setback, installing geogrid layers at engineered intervals. Perforated drain pipe and clean gravel backfill go in behind every course.
We compact backfill in lifts, cap the wall, grade the surrounding soil, and restore the landscape with sod, plantings, or mulch as specified.
You inspect the finished wall with our project manager, receive your warranty documents, and get care guidelines for the seasons ahead.
Most residential retaining walls finish in 3 to 7 working days
We install products from manufacturers with proven structural track records. Our supplier partnerships give you contractor pricing on the industry's best block, stone, and reinforcement systems.
A retaining wall is a structure that holds back soil on a sloped or uneven site, creating level, usable ground while preventing erosion. Common types include segmental block, natural stone, poured concrete, gabion, and timber walls.
Most residential retaining walls run $25 to $60 per square foot of wall face, depending on material, height, site access, and drainage requirements. A typical 30-foot backyard wall falls between $4,000 and $12,000. We provide free written estimates with fixed pricing.
Walls over four feet tall, walls supporting driveways or structures, and walls on steep slopes require stamped engineering plans in most jurisdictions. We coordinate the engineering and permits for you.
Poor drainage causes most failures. Saturated backfill builds hydrostatic pressure that pushes walls outward. Skipped base compaction, missing geogrid, and undersized blocks account for the rest.
A properly built segmental block or concrete wall lasts 50 years or more. Timber walls last 15 to 25 years before the wood rots. Drainage quality determines lifespan more than any other factor.
Sometimes. Minor leans with intact blocks can be rebuilt in sections. Walls with failed bases or crushed blocks need full replacement. We inspect first and recommend the affordable, reliable option that actually solves the problem.
Yes. A well-built wall reclaims unusable sloped ground, prevents erosion damage, and adds finished hardscape appeal that appraisers and buyers both recognize.
Call for a free on-site estimate and a written scope of work you can compare line by line. One price — no surprise change orders halfway through.
Estimate Request 651-216-2883Shoreview is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 25,043 at the 2010 census. In 2008, Shoreview ranked fourth in a Family Circle list of best family towns..
Landscapes Unlimited crews are around Shoreview properties year-round, so we know the soil, the grades, and the local permitting office. Every project gets the same compacted bases, engineered drainage, and written warranty we bring to all of our paver installation work.
