Custom retaining wall design and installation to prevent erosion, level your landscape, and enhance your property's beauty.
Sloped yards cause constant headaches. Soil washes away during heavy rains. Your lawn becomes uneven and hard to maintain. Water runs toward your foundation creating drainage nightmares. These problems don't fix themselves. They get worse every time it rains.
A properly designed retaining wall solves all these issues. It holds back soil on slopes, prevents erosion, and creates level spaces you can actually use. You gain flat areas for gardens, patios, or lawn. Water gets directed away from your home instead of pooling against your foundation. Your property looks better and functions better.
At PB Palm Bay Masonry, we design and build retaining walls that last. We handle everything from initial design and permits to excavation and final installation. Whether you need a small garden wall or a major structural retaining wall, we have the experience and equipment to do the job right. We've built retaining walls across Palm Bay for over a decade and know exactly what works in Florida's soil and climate.
Every property is different. The right retaining wall design depends on your slope, soil type, drainage needs, and aesthetic preferences. We walk you through the options and help you choose the best solution for your specific situation.
Natural stone creates stunning, timeless retaining walls. Each stone is unique, giving your wall character and beauty. Stone walls blend naturally with landscaping and look better as they age. We work with various stone types including limestone, fieldstone, and granite. The irregular shapes and natural colors create a high-end look that manufactured materials can't match.
Segmental retaining wall blocks offer versatility and affordability. These engineered blocks come in many colors, textures, and sizes. They install faster than natural stone and work well for taller walls. The interlocking design creates strong walls that resist pressure from soil and water. We use premium brands that stand up to Florida's weather without fading or deteriorating.
Brick retaining walls offer classic beauty and long-lasting durability. We build brick walls using techniques similar to our brick repair services. The clean lines and traditional appearance work perfectly for formal landscapes and historic properties. Brick walls require proper drainage and foundation work but reward you with decades of maintenance-free service.
Building a retaining wall that lasts requires more than stacking stones or blocks. Proper installation starts below ground where most people never see it. We follow engineering principles and building codes to create walls that stand strong for decades.
We start by evaluating your site thoroughly. We check the slope angle, soil composition, drainage patterns, and any underground utilities. We measure everything and create a detailed plan. For walls over a certain height, we arrange the required permits and engineering approvals. This planning phase prevents problems during construction and ensures your wall meets all local codes.
The foundation determines how long your wall lasts. We excavate to the proper depth and create a solid, level base using compacted gravel. This base must be stable and properly graded. We also install drainage systems behind the wall. Without proper drainage, water pressure builds up and pushes the wall forward until it fails. We use drainage pipe, gravel backfill, and filter fabric to keep water moving away from the wall.
We build the wall course by course, ensuring each level is perfectly straight and properly aligned. For taller walls, we install tiebacks or geogrids that anchor deep into the soil behind the wall. These reinforcements distribute pressure and prevent wall failure. As we build, we backfill with proper drainage material. The final result is a wall that looks great and performs flawlessly. Similar attention to detail goes into our tuckpointing work on existing masonry structures.
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