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

Avatar for E.T. General Contractor, Inc.
E.T. General Contractor, Inc.
4.5(
478
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Mr. Julio Escobar and his team for all of your Hardscaping and Landscaping needs. He was very professional and worked closely with me to understand my vision creating the custom design that I desired. He and his team took pride in their work resulting in outstanding results. My Retaining Wall, Entrance/Walkway, and Landscaping is beautiful . Excellent curb appeal. Great job. Thanks! 👏"
New Wood Flooring
Beautiful double siting wall, patio and fire Pitt.
Paver Driveway
Patio
Outdoor kitchen and a pergola

+219

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Horizon Landscaping Designs LLC
4.8(
121
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Horizon Landscaping Designs did a superb job of refurbishing the retaining wall on our property. It required a significant effort as it was over 20 years old and beginning to collapse. The work was completed in only two days and the crew worked nonstop to get it done. The work was flawless and the wall is in top condition now. The cost was reasonable and well worth the quality of the work. We highly recommend Horizon!"
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+98

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Diversified Contractors LLC
4.5(
182
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Diversified Contractors to install a new patio, walkway and retaining wall at our home during the summer of 2017. The job consisted of removing an existing concrete patio and then installing a new patio and a 60-foot walkway using Westchester pavers. In addition, a 25-foot retaining wall incorporating a new PVC drainage system was installed under an existing deck. The job required a significant amount of landscaping and regrading of our backyard. Diversified Contractors completed the work on schedule and the men who performed the installation were courteous, professional and excellent craftsmen. The manager/owner came by each day to review the progress of the work. He was always accessible to address our questions. We are extremely pleased with the service and could not have asked for a better contractor to perform the work. The quality and design of the resulting patio, walkway and retaining wall have exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Diversified Contractors to anyone who is considering having masonry work done at their home."
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+26

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Cassella Design & Build
Cassella Design & Build
5.0(
12
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the work from Elijah, his team led by Victor, and Cassella Landscaping. I hired them to replaced old rotting timbers of the wood trim of the yard of my townhouse. I have never hired a hardscaping contractor and most photos from others are of stone work. After emailing a few contractors, Elijah was very prompt to respond but I ended up going with a different contractor because our schedules lined up sooner. This ended up being a disaster - we ended up having the first contractor pull up the poorly laid timbers so we could start over from scratch. I ended up reaching out to Elijah again, and he was so professional and courteous. He answered all my questions, gave me multiple quotes, and was flexible with the price after our neighbors decided they did not want us replacing the timbers that were on their property line. Elijah worked us into their schedule promptly, and his crew paid great attention to detail, even offering to fill in the gap in our driveway left by installing the timbers straight with asphalt! His crew led by Victor was very communicative, checking in with me in the middle of the project to make sure I was satisfied before proceeding further. One issue I had with the first contractor I worked with was he cut awkwardly small pieces of wood to save on buying more wood. Victor cut nice long piece - and even went out to buy another plank of wood in the middle of the project to make sure it looked nice. They definitely do not cut corners! The price they quoted was higher than the first contractor, but I felt it was reasonable, and they definitely are worth it, especially given how professional and responsive they were to work with, and their expertise and attention to detail during the installation. Overall, I can't recommend them enough! I will definitely be reaching out to them again if any other projects come up!"
3D Designs
Patios
Walkways and Retaining Walls
Our 3D designs completely transform your current landscape into your dream oasis.
Patios

+93

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Blue Ridge Landscaping of Virginia, Inc.
4.4(
28
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Steve and his team did a great job with our landscaping project. From the initial consultation to the day of installation, Steve answered all our questions, was flexible in scheduling, and adjusted at the last minute when we added extra trees. The finished project exceeded our expectations! I would highly recommend Blue Ridge Landscaping."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RLD Builders, Inc.
3.7(
36
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired RLD to do 2 related jobs: (1) repair a retaining wall and regrade an area for a playground in the backyard; and (2) install yard timbers and put in pea gravel into the finished playground. Rafe and team were excellent with both jobs. Rafe offered great advice on what was needed and his costs were reasonable and worth the value of the work. His team was on-time, very professional, and easy to work with. The results of both jobs were great!"
 Bathroom Remodel
 Stamped Concrete
 New Foyer
 Barn
 Fencing

+91

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
Avatar for C&N Construction, LLC
C&N Construction, LLC
5.0(
5
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Flagstone Pool Deck, Wall & Steps
After
Stepping stones to Patio
Front steps, walkway and columns
Front steps

+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
McCray's Tree And Landscaping
3.5(
12
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Entirely satisfied with this company! I highly recommend Kevin McCray and his crew. I plan on hiring him for other projects on my property. I had a historic stone wall that needed to be repaired. I got s visit the next day to look the project over. While here he evaluated several trees and told me what he could do to enhance their existence as well as to protect my property. He was here the very next morning and did a beautiful job in a very reasonable amount of time. This company is honest, and trustworthy. As a female dealing with a comoany I never felt I was being taken advantage of by this company."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers FAQs, answered by experts

To maintain the integrity of your landscape, a retaining wall must be installed if the slope of the angle exceeds 35 degrees. The lean of the wall must be 1 inch per 12 inches in height to disperse the weight of the soil uniformly and guarantee the correct drainage of the soil.

Regular inspection for issues like cracks or leaning and ensuring drainage stays clear.

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its material, installation quality, maintenance, and local climate, with an average range of 20 to 100 years. Retaining walls made from durable materials like concrete, stone, and brick generally last a minimum of 50 years. Concrete walls typically last between 50 and 100 years, while brick can last for over a century in ideal conditions. Timber retaining walls can last from 20 to 40 years, depending on the wood quality, and pressure-treated wood walls average around 30 years. It is important to note that a retaining wall can fail prematurely if it was poorly constructed, for example, with inefficient footings or without necessary rebar reinforcements.

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. 

Yes, you can use cinder blocks for many purposes, including retaining walls, foundations, garage walls, and fences. Building a cinder block retaining wall costs between $60 and $200 per linear foot, including materials and professional labor. For a 30-foot-long retaining wall, the cost ranges from $1,800 to $6,000.

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