Masonry St Louis - Retaining Wall Construction

Masonry St Louis

Retaining walls solve a real problem. If you're dealing with a sloped yard, soil erosion, water pooling near your foundation, or a grade change that's making part of your property unusable, a retaining wall is often the most direct and lasting solution, and we approach every retaining wall project with that functional need front and center.

Drainage and grading issues are the most common reasons homeowners call us about a retaining wall. Water that isn't properly directed away from a foundation or a sloped section of yard will eventually cause erosion, soil movement, and in some cases foundation problems, and a well-built retaining wall, paired with proper drainage behind it, addresses this directly rather than treating symptoms.

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Our home is over 90 years old with original brickwork that had started crumbling in a few spots, and Masonry St. Louis handled the tuckpointing beautifully. They matched the mortar color almost perfectly and explained exactly what was causing the deterioration before starting any work. A year later everything looks solid, and we finally stopped worrying about water getting into the walls. Would absolutely hire them again for any future masonry work.

Tom H., South St. Louis

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We hired Masonry St. Louis to build a retaining wall after years of dealing with drainage issues in our backyard. They were upfront about cost and explained the whole process clearly before starting, and the crew finished the job on schedule. It's held up through a full winter of freeze-thaw cycles with no cracking or shifting at all. Neighbors have already asked who did the work.

Denise R., Kirkwood, MO

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The construction process starts with understanding the specific problem the wall needs to solve, including how much soil it needs to retain, the slope and drainage patterns on the property, and what the wall needs to hold back over its lifetime. This assessment determines the wall's height, footing depth, and reinforcement needs.

Proper drainage behind a retaining wall is one of the most important, and most commonly overlooked, elements of a durable retaining wall. Without adequate drainage, water builds up behind the wall and puts pressure on it that it wasn't designed to handle, which is one of the leading causes of retaining wall failure. We install drainage systems appropriate to the wall's size and the site's specific water flow.

Material options include brick, natural stone, and various block systems, each offering different aesthetic and cost considerations. We help homeowners choose a material that fits both their budget and the overall look of their property.

Retaining wall cost depends on several factors: wall height and length, the material chosen, site access and how difficult the location is to work in, and the amount of excavation and drainage work required. A short, simple wall in an easily accessible area costs considerably less than a taller wall requiring extensive excavation, reinforcement, and drainage work. We provide a detailed, honest estimate after walking the site, since retaining wall pricing genuinely depends on these site-specific factors rather than a flat per-foot rate.

Beyond solving a functional problem, retaining walls also create usable, level space in a yard that previously wasn't, and many homeowners end up using that new space for gardens, patios, or additional landscaping.

If you're dealing with a grading or drainage problem, contact us for an assessment. We'll evaluate the site and explain what kind of wall the situation actually calls for.