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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

"The front yard of my townhouse was a mess. I had mostly weeds and dirt and a burning bush and tree that was out of control. Juilo and his crew came in and within two days, removed the burning bush, trimmed the remaining bushes, trimmed back the tree and installed a beautiful retaining wall, with river stone and perennials, and added new sod. My front lawn is now beautiful, thanks to ET. General Contractor, Inc. I highly recommend them for your landscaping project!"
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

"The contractor and crew did a fabulous job of installing a permeable paved driveway and retaining wall. They were respectful of me, my time and property. They kept me updated and explained each phase of the project. I’m very very pleased with the company and the completed project. I highly recommend this company and would definitely use them again."
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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 had a great experience working with Mike and his DC Patio crews. Relationships are important when entering into a big project, and we clicked right away with Mike. During his initial site visit, he listened to what we were looking for, provided suggestions for us to consider on details where we were undecided, and really took it all in as it was a large project wrapping around three sides of the house. He was flexible regarding our desire to source some of our own materials, and provided a detailed, comprehensive estimate that was very competitive relative to other proposals we received. Our project was delayed due to our preferred materials being unavailable as the factory shut down for two months during the initial COVID-19 lockdowns, but once we had a delivery date, DC Patio was able to get us on their schedule and get started. The crews were great: respectful, courteous, polite, tidy. Edgardo and Victor were here almost everyday, and Henry, Marvin, Donaldo, and others joined depending on nature and scope of the day's work. Mike usually came out in the morning to go over the plan for the next day or two and walk through any design decisions that were needed. In the course of about five weeks, the crews were able to remove two old walkways (including jackhammering out a set of concrete steps), add 4-10 inches of soil all the way around the house to create slope for drainage, divert 5 downspouts with underground pipes and pop-up emitters as well as two catch basins, build the crushed stone base for the new walkways and multi-level patio, install a small retaining/seating wall as well as two long, curved steps between the levels, build three small sets of bluestone steps into the house, and install two curving paver walkways, three pavers circles, a fire pit, and a large paver patio, totaling almost 2000 sq ft! And they moved a few large plants and installed some landscape lighting at each stair riser to boot. The last step was to seed the area around the patio for grass, but due to it being early July, we all expected that it may be too hot for the seed to take root even with daily watering. Mike anticipated this and planned to send a crew back in the early fall to overseed, which he did proactively without prompting. The grass seed took hold the second time and now we are all set to enjoy our new spaces this spring! We always like to support local business who take care of their customers AND their employees, and Mike's commitment to communicating with his crews in Spanish is clearly appreciated. The commitment goes both ways - we talked to several of his guys who have worked with him for many years. I would highly recommend considering DC Patio if you're in the market to transform your property with beautiful hardscaping."
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+26

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
Avatar for RLD Builders, Inc.
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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%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

"Although McCray was the cheapest, I was not satisfied with the job. I asked Kevin to come back to power wash the residue polymeric sand from the surface of the bricks. I will have to pay someone else to power wash the bricks laid by McCray."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Options include concrete, stone, brick, and wood, tailored for specific design needs.

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. 

With foundation walls, the slab on grade and force at the top of the wall is resisted by flooring. With retaining walls, the force at the top of the wall is not resisted.

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. 

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