Walls that actually hold
Poured concrete and segmental block walls built on proper footings, with the reinforcement and batter the height and soil require. We build for the pressure behind the wall, which is what most failed walls ignored.
Drainage is half the job
Water pressure behind a wall is what pushes it over. We install gravel backfill, drainage pipe, and weep provisions so water has somewhere to go instead of building up and blowing the wall out.
Function and looks
Terracing a slope, leveling a yard for a patio, protecting a foundation, or dressing up a grade change — we build walls that solve the problem and look finished, with cap and facing options.
Sized to the site
Wall height, soil type, and what's above and below it drive the design. We assess the site and build (or recommend engineering for) a wall that's right for your grade.
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Call (573) 555-0100Questions about retaining walls in Cape Girardeau
Do retaining walls need drainage?
Almost always — trapped water is the number-one cause of retaining wall failure. We build in gravel backfill and drainage as standard.
How tall can you build a retaining wall?
We build typical residential heights directly; taller walls may require an engineered design and permit, which we'll flag and coordinate.
Poured concrete or block — which is better?
Both work when built right. Poured walls are seamless and strong; segmental block is flexible and attractive. We recommend based on height, soil, and look.
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