Top-rated retaining wall installation pros.

Get matched with top retaining wall installation pros in Covington, KY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your retaining wall installation project in Covington, KY?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY COVINGTON, KY HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.4
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon308
    Verified retaining wall installation services reviews

Find Retaining wall installation pros in Covington

Avatar for Integrated Expressions LLC
Integrated Expressions LLC
4.9(
59
)
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great guys who offered valuable suggestions to our stamped front walk and back patio. Could not be happier with the job. Quick work and very respectful of our property. Jovan and crew were fantastic and you won't regret hiring them."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate97%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Affordable Lawncare and Home Services
Affordable Lawncare and Home Services
4.3(
88
)
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Chris Pope and his crew to do a yard clean up as a Chistmas gift for our family in Cincinnati. He came in and trimmed, pruned, weeded, raked, spread bark and hauled away debris. Our son-in-law said it was the best Christmas gift ever! The yard was transformed. Chris was thorough, effecient, and reasonably priced. We are very pleased with Chris Pope's service and would certainly use him again."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+2

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for O.I. Landscape
O.I. Landscape
4.7(
196
)
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They graded my front yard so they can level, lay topsoil and grass seed. They did a great job. I plan to have them come out next spring to discuss plant design and bed installation."
Before and After - Hidden Valley, IN
Before and After Projects
Before and After - Fairfield, OH
Before and After - Cincinnati, OH
Before and After Projects

+547

Response time2 days
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
Avatar for G2 Homescapes LLC
G2 Homescapes LLC
4.8(
26
)
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our walkway was in desperate need of a makeover. We hired this company and I am so thankful for the beautiful job they did. My husband debated doing it himself, but is thankful he decided to hire them. I will be hiring them for more jobs."
Allen Block Retaining Wall
Patio and Retaining Wall
Patio, Fire pit, Retaining Wall
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Serene Aqua
Serene Aqua
4.6(
37
)
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great. He came up with a great design. They had themes cleaned up in no time. He came in $1,000. less than another bid from Creech's for the same work. Did some mulching at no charge, providing the mulch and having his guys spread it. Even replaced the shovel the first group stole with a band new one. I love my wall and people who visit, just rave about the work and the way it truned out."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Dave King Construction
Dave King Construction
4.1(
21
)
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Dave and his crew is exemplary. They did an incredible job in excavating and providing a beautiful, new driveway. Our builder put in a very steep driveway that we couldn't use and Dave with his expertise helped us to redesign and we are thrilled with his work and the professionalism of his entire crew. I became attached to all of them because they truly care about their customer and that is very rare in the world that we currently live in. If you want the best at a reasonable price, then look no further. Dave and his crew is the man for the job."
Driveway
Wall installation
Wall installation
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 181
Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Sand and gravel are two suitable options for filling behind a retaining wall. If you’re building your own retaining wall, you’ll complete this part of the process—known as backfilling—after you finish laying the blocks. Make sure not to skip it—otherwise, you could wind up with drainage issues, which can cause your retaining wall to collapse.

Small retaining walls still require a foundation of some kind, typically a concrete footing. This helps to ensure the wall is structurally sound and prevents the ground from shifting over time, especially during those winter freeze/thaw cycles. The footing helps spread the weight of the wall and the load it carries over a larger area of the ground, thus assisting with stability. This is true of small retaining walls, larger rock garden walls, and the like. 

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.

Generally, a railroad tie retaining wall consisting of a single line of ties should be between 3 and 4 feet tall—and the height often tops out at around 6 feet. You can go taller, but you may need additional footings and reinforcements, including a second layer of railroad ties to support the added weight of the soil it’s holding back.

Most railroad tie retaining walls have a life span of 20 to 30 years, though you may need to replace your wall sooner if it’s repeatedly exposed to heavy rain, runoff, and excess moisture. Railroad ties are typically treated with creosote, which makes them much more durable than untreated wood. Though they last longer, they don’t last forever. For the most longevity, make sure your retaining wall has a sturdy base and steel reinforcements. You should also install drainage to direct water away from the wall.

The Covington, KY homeowners’ guide to retaining wall installation services

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