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Retaining Walls · Orlando & Central Florida

Retaining Walls in Orlando That Hold Sloped Yards in Place

Block retaining walls that level a sloped yard, stop soil from washing out and create flat space for a patio, garden or lawn.

  • Installing pavers since 2016
  • 2-year warranty on installation
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Compacted base and block wall ready for a new patioOur work, Central Florida

Free estimate, no pressure

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The short answer

What keeps a block retaining wall from leaning or failing?

Three things: a compacted base under the first course, drainage behind the blocks, and the right setback as the wall goes up. Water trapped behind a wall pushes on it after every storm, so gravel backfill and a drain pipe that lets that water out are as important as the blocks you see.
  • Compacted, leveled base course
  • Gravel backfill and drain pipe behind the wall
  • Walls for slopes, patios and garden beds
  • Caps, steps and seat walls

The work

Retaining Walls, done the right way

Central Florida is mostly flat, but plenty of yards still have a slope: a lot that drops toward a lake or retention pond, a raised back patio, or a side yard where sand keeps washing onto the walkway every rainy season.

A retaining wall holds that soil in place and turns a slope into usable, level ground. We build segmental block walls on a compacted base with drainage behind them, often as part of a paver patio or pool deck, so the wall and the hardscape are planned as one job.

  • Excavation and baseTrench dug and a compacted base laid so the first course sits level and solid.
  • Drainage behind the wallGravel backfill and a drain pipe so water behind the blocks has a way out.
  • Block courses and capsBlocks set with the proper setback and finished with caps for a clean top line.
  • Seat walls and stepsLow seat walls around patios and fire pits, and steps where the grade changes.
  • Tied into the hardscapeWalls planned with the patio, pool deck or walkway they support.

Built for Florida

Sand, sun and summer storms decide how long pavers last. We build for all three.

How it works

Our retaining walls process

01

Free estimate

We look at the slope, where water flows and what the wall needs to hold, then lay out the wall line.

02

Excavate and base

Trench dug, base compacted and the first course set level.

03

Build and drain

Blocks stacked course by course with gravel backfill and drain pipe behind them.

04

Cap and finish

Caps set, soil backfilled and graded, site cleaned up.

Our work

Retaining Walls we have completed

Real projects by our crew in Central Florida.

  • Compacted base and block wall ready for a new patio
  • Large-format porcelain paver patio with steps
  • Round paver fire pit patio in a Central Florida backyard

See the full project gallery

Reviews from our customers

★★★★★5.0 on Google

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  • ★★★★★
    “We are absolutely thrilled with the paving work done at our house! The contractor did an amazing job from start to finish. What impressed us the most is how perfectly the new pavement matches both our house and our pool area. It flows seamlessly and completely transforms the look of our entire outdoor space. The attention to detail, professionalism, and quality of craftsmanship are top-notch.”
  • ★★★★★
    “Throughout the entire process, they demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude. Their communication was clear, timely, and effective, ensuring that all questions and concerns were addressed promptly. I appreciate their efforts and would gladly recommend them.”

FAQ

Retaining Walls questions

Rain soaks into the soil behind the wall and pushes on it. Without gravel backfill and a drain pipe, that pressure builds after every storm and the wall can bulge or lean. Drainage is part of every wall we build.
It depends on the height of the wall and your city or county. Taller walls usually need a permit and sometimes an engineer. We tell you at the estimate what applies to your project, and HOA approval is often needed too.
Yes. Many of our walls are built with a raised patio or a fire pit area, so the wall, steps and pavers are designed and installed together.
Our installation work comes with a 2-year warranty. We go over what it covers when we give you the estimate.

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