Since 1997, Engineered Retaining Walls® & Barge Services has set the standard in the commercial construction industry, becoming a beacon of excellence in excavation and segmental retaining wall construction. After transitioning to the residential marketplace in 2017, we brought our unparalleled expertise and dedication to excellence into the homes of countless families in our area.
By earning 5-star reviews for 7 consecutive years, we've solidified our reputation as the go-to experts for homeowners seeking the best contractors in a wide range of trades, expanding our services by hand-picking the finest carpenters, roofers, concrete finishers, and tree work specialists around. This strategic move ensures that our customers receive comprehensive, top-tier home improvement solutions, all under one trusted name.
With us, you're not just hiring a contractor; you're partnering with a team of experts dedicated to bringing your home improvement dreams to life! erwalls.com
Deanna & Z From Black Mountain N.C. Thank you ER WALLS , Our wall was damaged from the massive storm (HELENE ) The men from ERWALLS came promptly and tore down the damaged retaining wall and put a beautiful new shiny one to replace it ! Very hard working bunch ! Thank you again for all your hard work in making all this happen for us !
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$23,000
Dan D.
04/2025
5.0
Art and his crew did a fantastic job. Not only did they fix my erosion problems, they made the area beautiful. They showed up early, worked late, and got the job done in very short order. These were 2 very large walls and it was hard to believe the transformation in such a short time frame. I highly recommend Engineered Retaining Walks, LLC
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$191,000
Rebecca M.
11/2024
5.0
My experience with Engineered Retaining Walls and Art Millerâ  s team was truly exceptional. I recently had my home in Ellijay, Georgia, fully remodeled, and needed serious slope stabilization and drainage control. From start to finish, Art and his team guided me through the entire process, using their company app to keep me updated in real-time with every job note, transaction, photo, and videoâ  an incredible tool that made me feel connected and informed every step of the way. They started and finished the job promptly, with no surprise â  extrasâ  or last-minute upcharges. Artâ  s word was gold; the price he quoted was exactly what I paid. Itâ  s rare to find someone as honorable as Artâ  he reminds me of the kind of reliable men you used to meet back in the day. Heâ  s a superstar in my world! If you need reliable work done with integrity and a personal touch, call Engineered Retaining Walls. Theyâ  re top-notch, and youâ  d be missing out if you didnâ  t!â  Go Vols
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Dennis W.
11/2024
5.0
It all started with a vision. The property I purchased for my rv was in a new development in the mountains of Murphy, NC. I had definite ideas of what I wanted and went on an extensive search for the right company to do my work. I landed on ER Walls and upon my initial meet with Art in their Murphy office an immediate connection was formed. The next day Art showed up to discuss the scope of work. Little did I know what was about to take place. The first thing he did was launch his drone to get a good overall view of the property, which he would later use to give me a complete rendering of the proposed work. We discussed the options, but what really stood out to me was the knowledge Art brings to the table. I had erosion problems and he came up with a great solution, so grading and a retaining wall was first on the list. I wanted a 35 x 10 paver patio, so again recommendations were made and a decision was made. Next I wanted a 14 x 24 deck built, the back 12 feet was to be elevated 10 feet up off the ground in the sloped area along my tree line of the property for my screen room to sit on. I wanted the feel of a tree house and once again no problem, Art had a solution and that was added to the list. Next on the list was my fire pit, but the challenge there was the elevation. I was definite where it needed to go, but the slope of the land posed challenges. Art said "no problem" and with that said the site was excavated and the fire pit was installed. I was wanting sod and landscaping which meant I needed irrigation. we discussed the layout and irrigation was added to the list. Next was grading and leveling for my rv pad along with 2 drive ways that needed to be installed. I also wanted metal edging along each of the drive ways and along the road to border the gravel and sod, which the guys did an excellent job on that as well. I was on site for the entire project watching his crew bring my vision to life. His guys are nothing less than amazing. I gave them a blank canvas and they went to work every day proving to me I made the right decision. As you can see ER Walls is truly a one stop shop, able to provide quality work, timely jobs and outstanding results. I highly recommend you connect with them, you won't be disappointed.
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jim R.
10/2024
5.0
Art and his crew were very professional and kept me informed about everything they were doing and why. They replaced my rail road timbers with a brick wall. They had to replace the support structure for my living room and under the guidance of a professional engineer. I would not hesitate to employ them again or to recommend for structural projects of any size.
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sheryl H.
08/2024
5.0
We thought we needed a retaining wall to keep our gravel driveway and parking area in place. Once we met with Art and Paul, they identified our problem and proposed drainage solutions. Instead of a resting wall, we were able to concrete our large parking area, Paul and his crew removed the old gravel, did proper grading, and installed buried drainage. They installed rebar and poured our new parking area. Paul was very easy to work with and kept us well-informed throughout the project. He was great about any changes we needed as things went along. After the concrete work was finished, they completed final grading of the surrounding yard, then placed seed and straw. Lastly, they replenished and compacted our long gravel driveway. Our place now looks amazing thanks to ER Walls. We got a far better outcome than we ever dreamed. Every step of the process was professional and Art, Paul and the crew were great. Renea also kept us updated regularly, and I would hire them again without hesitation.
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5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ryan R.
06/2024
5.0
Absolutely thrilled with Agusto's work on our porch! He truly went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Stripping the deck is no small task, but Agusto handled it with incredible precision and dedication. He didn't just get the job done; he took the time to do it properly, paying attention to every little detail. The staining turned out beautifully, and our porch looks better than ever. Agusto and Art were incredibly fast in getting things set up. Both of them made us feel like we were their most important customers. Their professionalism, hard work, and commitment to excellence are truly commendable. Highly recommend their services! Five stars all the way!
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5.0
value
5.0
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5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ryan R.
05/2024
5.0
I hired Engineered Walls to replace worn railroad tie retaining walls and properly rebuild walls supporting a fire pit area set into the hill below our home. Art was a great help during the design phase and his team was able to complete a couple of other projects including installing an unground propane tank while they were onsite. One team member stood out, Paul regularly checked in with us as the project progressed ensuring all the little details turned out just right! It was truly a please to work with Art and his team, their customer service is outstanding and their work is impeccable.
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5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Barry S.
04/2024
5.0
Engineered Retaining Walls recently completed the paver install for my residential outdoor entertainment space. They did an outstanding job and were a pleasure to work with. My family will enjoy the new space for many years to come. Thanks, Art!
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5.0
value
5.0
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5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Greg B.
04/2024
5.0
I hired Engineered Retaining Walls to remove a failing railroad tie stairway and retaining wall. The rebuild plan called for multiple, designer concrete block retaining walls and steps, to include several concrete pads. Art talked me through the process, making it easy to understand. Art even offered financing, if I needed it! The crew worked long hours each day until the project was completed. The result is one thousand percent better looking, and much more stable than what I had before! The value of my home just went up! Thank you Art Miller, and your entire staff at Engineered Retaining Walls, for being trustworthy and honorable business people. I will definitely recommend your company to my friends and neighbors.
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5.0
value
5.0
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5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jeff P.
04/2024
5.0
We hired Engineered Retaining Walls to construct a series of Retaining Walls to establish a strong and permanent foundation for a 27 foot by 7 foot combination hot tub spa, swimming / plunge pool and patio entertaining area. The best available area was on a hillside in the front of our mountain home. Art Miller and his team of professionals met with us several times to determine what our desire and plan for the project included. ERWalls staked out a construction area, performed a detailed LIDAR elevation survey of the topography and staked out a plan. Before beginning ERWalls.com helped us determine the scope of the project to ensure it was well understood. Once construction began, an ERWalls supervisor discussed every step and worked up agreeable solutions to each problem encountered. ERWalls completed the project in time to support the start of installation of the Swimming Pool without delay and worked with the Pool Contractor to build the walls and patio to complete the project without delays.
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5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Steve P.
04/2024
5.0
We hired Engineered Retaining Walls in Murphy, NC, to fix two railroad tie retaining walls that failed. This is a new house that the original building contractor failed to use the proper materials and engineering practices. As we got into the demolition of the walls we found that the railroad ties were rotted and failing. We also found that the house foundation was not properly sealed from moisture and the whole foundation had to be dug out so the proper drainage and stone could be put back in place for proper engineering standards. The work that was performed by ER Walls was excellent. They documented the whole process so we have the pictures and information for the home builder. We want to thank Art, Ryan, Steve and the ERWalls Team for the great work and explaining the whole process to us.
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5.0
value
5.0
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5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Dan S.
03/2024
5.0
This company came out on site when I called them. They called me right back and we made plans from that point on. Engineers designed wall and we went from there. Safety was one of the most important item for me as I worked in the safety field for over 30 years. This company ERwalls was spot on when it came to Safety first!, The craftsmanâ  s ship was second to non. Right from the top Management right on to the whole crew.s. Professional equipment operators. Skilled in there trade. Dedicated employees that stayed on the job until itâ  s finished. Showed up early and went home late. Hardworking employees. The install crew took extra time to remove any plants and bushes so not to damage them. Then they even reinstalled all the plant and bushes they moved. I recommend this company to take care of all your needs on any project large or small. From start to finish my project stayed on course and pricing estimate came right inline with the proposal. I even had them do a second project on my driveway way and walkway. Thank You ER walls.
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5.0
value
5.0
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5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Derek S.
02/2024
5.0
Fantastic company and fantastic employees!! Everyone we dealt with was great. A refreshing experience. Joey did the work on our property and he went above and beyond our expectations. He really went out of his way to make sure everything was done as professionally as possible. Additionally, he communicated every step of the way through the project with us so we always knew what to expect. . . It was nice to deal with a company that cares about customers and has pride in what they do.
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5.0
value
5.0
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5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Janice S.
08/2023
5.0
Art and his crew were great to work with. Would use them again if we have future projects.
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bill B.
07/2023
5.0
Engineered Retaining Walls in Murphy, NC, really saved us! We had previously experienced a retaining wall failure and were forced to start over. We were advised to contact Art Miller, CEO of ER Walls for his help to rebuild our failed wall. Art received our call and immediately came to our home to access the problem. With the help of Art and his staff, we developed an ongoing plan of action. They were very professional in their approach and were exactly what we needed to resolve our problem. After the engineering study, done by Dennis Huckaba of GEO Services was complete and the plans agreed upon, they started the rebuild. Jacob, the engineer with Geo Services assigned to our job, made periodic visits to our home to monitor and give approval on the construction of our wall. We agreed with the estimate to rebuild that Art had given us prior to construction. We cannot express how happy we are with the outcome. Not only did we resolve to rebuild the wall, but it also improved our property value at the same time. Art and his staff, with lead builders, Phil, Anthony and Ayden completed the wall. Chris, David and Jacob made it all come together. Collectively the wall was built and well above exceeded our expectations. We cannot say enough about the contributions of Becky Miller, Sierra and the rest of the office staff to keep open the lines of communication through the process and a job well done. Five stars are not nearly enough to rate they have done for us. They deserve 10 plus stars for the excellent work. Bill and Carol B in Dalton, Georgia
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5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Gerardo A.
04/2023
5.0
We were super happy with the customer service and the quality of the work Artâ s team delivered. Doing business with Engineered Retaining Walls exceeded our expectations. Art promptly responded our initial inquiry and made a visit to the property. We were in the market to replace a collapsing wooden retaining wall, and several major home improvements around the property. Art went the extra mile in providing us with a holistic solution. Kudos for Chris who did a fantastic job building the retaining wall, and for all the excellent carpenter work David did around the house. They both went above and beyond to ensure we were completely satisfied with the project. We totally recommend this company to anyone seeking a reliable and skilled team of professionals to complete a quality project with precision and expertise.
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Diane M.
02/2023
5.0
Did a great job. Communication during project was excellent
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quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$36,000
Becky M.
02/2023
5.0
Completed our shoreline stabilization on Lake Blueridge. There is no access for heavy equipment through our property so every thing can by barge on the lake, all stone and equipment! No disruption to our landscaping. Phil and Steve moved the huge bolder with escalators in precision. It was fun to watch! They were friendly and respectful. Art worked hard to understand what we wanted and the clearly communicated it to team. Such a relief to have the shoreline protected and with no disruption to our property! They are conscientious and use a lot of technology to determine the right way to do the project. They care and want to do it right. They have our recommendation.
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5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mark J.
01/2023
5.0
Supervisor and team in the field were exceptional! They made a few adjustments during project to ensure job met our expectations. Clean up at end of job was immaculateâ ¦.very satisfied with work done and highly recommend!
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5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jeff G.
01/2023
5.0
I hired Engineered Retaining Walls to fix a damaged retaining wall. Art came out and inspected my issue and came up with several solutions for me to choose from. The outcome was fantastic. Art was very communicative throughout the process and was very patient with all of my questions. The price he gave up front was the price I paid for the project. Iâ m very happy with the work that was done.
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quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Dennis M.
12/2022
5.0
I hired Art with Engineered Retaining Walls & Barge Services to stabilize my shoreline. They LiDAR scanned my lake front property, made the TVA permitting process easy, while keeping me up to date on the daily progress with their app. . Their price never changed and it was exactly what I wanted, thanks guys! Great job!
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quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
Sheila S.
12/2022
5.0
Great communications from all employees. Did what they said they would do and on time. We were completely satisfied with first wall, we hired them to do a second retaining wall. Art came by a year after completing the first wall to inspect the job and ensure everything was intact. And it was! It showed us that they were a company that cared about the work and their customers.
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5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bruce G.
10/2022
5.0
Erwalls inspected my retaining wall failure that was causing my house to slide down the back slope in my yard. After their engineer made a plan, they braced and secured my home so it wouldnâ  t fall and built the retaining wall to perfection. The fact they brought in an engineer, gave me great peace of mind. Itâ  s amazing to know that companies still operate with honor and integrity these days. Thank you! I highly recommend this company! Bruce