Retaining Walls in Louisville, KY
Block retaining walls that hold back a slope, level out a yard or raise a planting bed, for homes in southwest Louisville.
What a retaining wall can do
Hold back a slope
Stop soil creeping onto the lawn, the drive or the patio below it.
Level out part of the yard
Turn a slope into flat ground for a patio, a play area or more lawn.
Raise a planting bed
A low block wall gives shrubs and perennials a clean, raised edge.
Add steps through it
Steps can be built into the wall so the slope is easy to walk.
What goes into a block wall
Wall block
Split-face concrete block that locks course to course. It comes in several colors and face textures.
Drainage stone
Clean, washed gravel behind the block lets water drain out instead of pushing on the wall.
Caps
A finished top course that covers the block and gives the wall a clean edge.
How a wall goes in
Free quote
Request a quote online, or call or text (502) 915-1364. Tell us how long and tall the wall might be.
Lay out and dig
The wall line is marked out and a trench is dug for the base.
Base and first course
Gravel goes into the trench and is compacted, and the first course of block is set level on it.
Build, drain and backfill
Courses go up with drainage stone behind them, and soil is backfilled as the wall rises.
Cap and clean up
Caps finish the top of the wall, and the work area is cleaned up.
After the build
Keep downspouts pointed away from the wall, and give new planting along it time to settle in.
Worth thinking about first
None of this has to be decided up front. It just makes the first conversation quicker.
Length and height
Roughly how long and how tall the wall needs to be. A tape-measure guess is fine.
What it holds back
A slope, level ground for a patio, or soil for a raised bed.
Where water goes
Downspouts, wet spots, and where rain runs after a storm.
Block color
Whether it should match the house, a patio or stone you already have.
Steps or curves
Whether you need steps through it, or a curve instead of a straight run.
Planting along it
Shrubs, perennials or mulch along the top or at the base.
How much does a retaining wall cost?
It depends on the length, the height and what the wall is holding back, so each wall is quoted on its own. Quotes are free.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall?
Taller walls can need a permit in Louisville Metro. Ask when you request a quote, and we'll talk through whether yours might.
What makes a retaining wall fail?
Usually water. When it builds up behind a wall, it pushes the wall out of line, which is why drainage stone goes behind the block.
Can you add steps or planting?
Yes. Outdoor steps and landscape installation are both services we offer, so steps, beds and shrubs can be planned with the wall.
Do you build walls in my area?
We work in Pleasure Ridge Park, Valley Station, Fairdale and Valley Village. If you're nearby, call or text (502) 915-1364 and ask.
Pair the wall with
Paver Patios & Walkways
Paver patios and front walks, laid out around how you use the yard.
Outdoor Steps
Block and paver steps that turn a slope into an easy walk.
Landscape Design & Installation
New beds, shrubs, trees, edging and mulch, planned with the stonework.Retaining walls near you
Have a slope that needs a wall?
Tell us roughly how long and tall it might be, and we'll quote it.