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Recent Retaining Wall Projects
Retaining walls for Lake James properties. Terraced walls, stone steps and level landings that make a sloped lake lot usable while keeping the view open.
Lake James lots are beautiful and almost always sloped. The right walls turn the walk to the water into part of the property instead of a scramble.
We step the slope down in stages with walls, landings and stone steps, so every level is usable.
Many lots border Duke Energy-managed lake property, which can carry its own setback rules. We review the lot with you and flag what needs approval before work starts.
Low, well-placed walls and natural materials keep sight lines to the lake open from the house and the patio.
Designed in 3D first if you want to see it, then built by our own crew. More about our retaining wall service →
Engineered systems such as Allan Block, built for strength and long-term stability.
Fieldstone and dry-stack stone walls that blend into the landscape.
Terraced walls that turn a steep slope into usable levels.
Gravel backfill, fabric and drain pipe behind every wall.
Walls and grading that stop a hillside from washing out.
Low walls that add seating and frame planting beds.
In many cases, yes, but it depends on where your property line sits relative to Duke Energy-managed lake property and on county permit rules. We walk the lot with you first, and anything that needs approval is identified before we quote the work.
Segmental block retaining walls typically run $25 to $50 per square foot installed, and natural stone runs higher. Height, length, access and drainage all affect the price. For a quick ballpark, try our free online Cost Estimator, then contact us for a firm quote after a site visit.
Yes. Poor drainage is the main reason walls fail. Every wall we build includes gravel backfill, drainage fabric and perforated pipe where needed, so water pressure never builds up behind it.
Yes. We are based in Morganton and work at Lake James regularly. Site visits and quotes are free. Call (828) 205-4960 or request a quote online.