Top-rated retaining wall installation pros.

Best retaining wall installation pros near Ames, IA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your retaining wall installation project in Ames, IA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY AMES, IA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.6
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon67
    Verified retaining wall installation services reviews

Top-Rated Retaining wall installation pros in Ames - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for CENTRAL IOWA EXTERIOR SERVICES
CENTRAL IOWA EXTERIOR SERVICES
5.0(
9
)
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tanner did an amazing job on my vinyl siding! He was professional, reliable, and paid close attention to detail throughout the entire project. The finished siding looks great and completely improved the appearance of my home. He communicated well, kept everything clean, and made the whole process easy from start to finish. I would definitely recommend Tanner to anyone"
Replace Siding
Replace Siding
Replace Siding
Replace Siding
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Gonzalez Contractors LLC
Gonzalez Contractors LLC
4.7(
89
)
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Gonzalez Contractors was a great company to work with. They were very communicative from start to finish. They were flexible in meeting my concrete needs and met the agreed time frame for completion. Would highly recommend."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Beeler Lawn & Landscape, LLC
Beeler Lawn & Landscape, LLC
5.0(
16
)
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was extremely pleased with the work done on our new back patio by Beeler Lawn and Landscape. I obtained several different quotes and Richard was creative/honest/and a great communicator throughout the process. I have already requested that he return in the spring for more work on our yard/landscaping."
Paver Patio for Pool & Mulch install
Various Projects
Various Projects
Various Projects
Paver Patio

+39

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Guild Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
Guild Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
21
)
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew arrived, toured the job and went to work! This project involved trimming and shaping several overgrown shrubs. The work exceeded my expectations. The crew was friendly, polite, and very focused on getting the job done. I appreciated their advice on one particularly problematic shrub."
holiday light install
holiday light install
holiday lights install
Govee LED LIghts install
Govee LED lights install

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Supreme Lawn & Landscape Inc
Supreme Lawn & Landscape Inc
3.7(
32
)
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

"Jamie and his team over at Lawn & Landscape are ultimate professionals. They quoted me a price, and were able to level my large yard front and back, bury two tiles for drainage, and plant new grass seed in just 4 days. We were having issues with our backyard flooding and pooling, and that has been completely fixed, without damaging our existing fence. Best part? The final total was less than the original quote. I would and will recommend Supreme Lawn & Landscape to anyone who needs a landscaping company."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+3

Recommended by74%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 25
Retaining Wall Installers FAQs, answered by experts

Generally speaking, a retaining wall should be between 3 and 4 feet high, depending on variables such as the wall-building material, the purpose of the retaining wall, and more. If you want your retaining wall to be taller than 4 feet, check with your local building ordinance office for the maximum allotment. You may also need a special permit for retaining walls over 4 feet tall.

Yes, to build a retaining wall, a permit is required. Similarly, any repairs or modifications to an existing retaining wall require permits. If the planned wall measures higher than 4 feet, most municipalities require designs and permits come through a licensed engineer. In some locations, if the wall is shorter than 4 feet, a permit may not be required. For the requirements in your area, contact your local government.

Each design is different, so we can’t say definitively if you’ll need a dedicated drainage system in place for a two-foot retaining wall. However, you can likely skip the drainage, as this project is typically served for walls that are 4 feet tall or more. Even with a relatively low wall, consider drainage if you are building on top of clay or poor-draining soil types or if there are buried water sources nearby, like a well used for other outdoor garden projects.

If you've decided you'd like to skip the cost of restoring a brick exterior wall after considering whether you should repair or replace brick on your house, you can consider installing fiber cement siding over brick for a cost of $2 to $6 per square foot. When done properly, cement siding over brick offers a durable, low-maintenance option that can actually reduce your home's energy costs. It's also attractive. However, improper installation or installation over heavily compromised brick can cause water damage. 

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

The Ames, IA homeowners’ guide to retaining wall installation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.