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New engineered retaining walls built to hold back soil, level your slope, and last for decades.
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Fast diagnosis and repair of leaning, bowing, or cracked walls before they fail.
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Full tear-out of failed railroad tie and timber walls, rebuilt in modern engineered block.
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Poured concrete and reinforced CMU walls for maximum strength on tall or high-load sites.
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Segmental block walls in Allan Block, Versa-Lok, Keystone, and Redi-Rock systems.
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Natural boulder and stacked-stone walls that blend structure with the landscape.
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Pressure-treated timber walls, an economical, natural-look option for lower grades.
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Hillside and erosion control that stops soil movement and protects your property.
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Proper drainage is the single biggest factor in whether a retaining wall survives.
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Removal of aging creosote railroad tie walls, rebuilt in modern engineered materials.
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Priority response for leaning, bulging, and collapsed walls before they take out the slope.
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Reach us by phone at (775) 993-2344 or fill out the estimate form. We get back to you within 24 hours, no commitment required.
Our Retaining Wall Contractor visits your property, evaluates the project, and provides a written quote before any work begins.
Our crew completes the retaining wall and leaves your property clean and tidy. Full cleanup is included.
Continuous training, professional equipment, meticulous and code-compliant work
Full coverage on all our job sites, no exceptions
Emergencies, weekends, holidays: available when you need us
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Reno Retaining Wall is a team of local, fully insured professionals based in Reno. We respond quickly in Reno and surrounding areas with professional equipment suited to every job.
Free estimate, transparent pricing, no subcontracting. Tell us about your slope or wall. We'll handle the rest.
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“Our block wall was leaning bad after last winter and I figured we'd have to tear the whole thing out. The crew straightened it, rebuilt the footing, and added drainage behind it. Two days of work and you can't even tell it ever moved.”
Retaining Wall Repair
“Had them put in about 60 feet of segmental block along our back slope. Straight lines, tight joints, and they hauled away every bit of dirt and scrap. Fair price too.”
Retaining Wall Installation
“Every spring our hillside would wash out and dump mud into the side yard. They built a tiered boulder wall with proper drainage and this was the first wet season with zero erosion. Genuinely relieved.”
Slope Stabilization & Erosion Control
“Water was pooling behind our wall and pushing it forward. They pulled back the top course, fixed the drainage, and reset the blocks. Solid work and they explained what went wrong so it wouldn't happen again. Only reason for 4 stars is the crew showed up a day later than scheduled.”
Retaining Wall Drainage
“Those old railroad ties were rotting and half fallen over. Reno Retaining Wall tore them out and replaced the whole run with new block. Cleanup was spotless, not a single splinter left behind.”
Railroad Tie Wall Replacement
“We needed a concrete wall to hold back the cut behind our garage and they knocked it out in three days. Finish is smooth and even, and the crew of four was polite and kept the site tidy the whole time.”
Concrete Retaining Walls
“Half our wall collapsed after that big storm and I honestly thought the yard was ruined. They rebuilt the failed section, tied it into the existing wall, and matched the stone so well you can't spot the repair. Lifesavers.”
Leaning & Collapsed Wall Repair
“Got a natural stone boulder wall for the front slope and it looks fantastic, way better than the plain block I was originally quoted. Took about a week and a half. Slight delay waiting on the boulders, but worth it.”
Boulder & Natural Stone WallsReal photos of our work in Reno · Each image shows the final result achieved for our clients
Indicative estimates: your free personalized quote is always exact
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Segmental block wall | Starting at $30/sq ft | Includes footing, gravel backfill, filter fabric, and drain pipe on a standard height wall |
| Poured concrete wall | Starting at $45/sq ft | Reinforced structural wall for driveway cuts and surcharge loads, forming and rebar included |
| Boulder and natural stone wall | Starting at $40/sq ft | Stacked basalt or granite set on compacted base, price moves with stone haul distance |
| Complex or large-scale job | On estimate | Tall, tiered, or engineered walls need a site visit before any number is given |
| Travel | Included | In Reno and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (775) 993-2344, no obligation to book |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Drainage correction and re-set | Starting at $1,500 | Includes drain tile, gravel, filter fabric, and re-setting the wall face on a small wall. |
| Leaning wall tieback repair | Starting at $3,500 | Includes helical or grouted anchors, face repair, and drainage check on a leaning wall. |
| Partial rebuild | Starting at $5,000 | Includes removing the failed section, rebuilding the footing, and resetting block or stone. |
| Timber or railroad tie wall replacement | On estimate | Rotted ties, wall length, and access determine the scope, so we look on site first. |
| Travel | Included | in Reno and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (775) 993-2344, no obligation to book |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Standard block replacement | Starting at $35/sq ft | Tear-out, haul-away, new footing, block wall and drainage included; height and access move the rate. |
| Timber or railroad tie conversion | Starting at $42/sq ft | Rotted tie removal, disposal and rebuild in block or concrete; rot depth and haul distance move the price. |
| Poured concrete replacement | Starting at $55/sq ft | Formed and reinforced wall on a new footing with weep holes; surcharge and wall height drive cost. |
| Boulder and natural stone rebuild | Starting at $60/sq ft | Basalt or granite reset or replaced, keyed into slope; stone size and machine access change the number. |
| Engineered or tall wall | On estimate | Walls over roughly 4 feet or carrying surcharge need an on-site look, soils review and engineering before pricing. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24 hours at (775) 993-2344, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Poured concrete wall | Starting at $35/sq ft | Includes footing, rebar, forms, pour and basic finish; height and access raise the rate. |
| Reinforced CMU block wall | Starting at $40/sq ft | Includes block, grout, rebar and stucco or veneer finish; tight lots and tall walls cost more. |
| Tiered or engineered hillside wall | On estimate | Tall or tiered walls with surcharge loads need an on-site look and possibly engineered drawings before pricing. |
| Drainage and backfill upgrade | From $8/sq ft | Adds weep holes, gravel backfill and drain pipe; saturated clay soils and poor outlet paths increase the cost. |
| Travel | Included | in Reno and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (775) 993-2344, no obligation to book |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Standard segmental block wall | Starting at $25/sq ft | Includes block, compacted base, drainage gravel and pipe, and cap units on an accessible wall. |
| Engineered wall over 4 feet | Starting at $38/sq ft | Adds geogrid, engineering and permit work; height and surcharge drive the final number. |
| Tiered terrace system | Starting at $32/sq ft | Multiple stepped walls with drainage at each tier; total cost depends on tier count and setback. |
| Block wall repair or partial rebuild | Starting at $1,800 | Remove failed courses, recompact base, reinstall drainage; scope depends on how far the wall has moved. |
| Complex or large-scale job | On estimate | Steep lots, poor soil, tight access and tall walls need an on-site look before any number is given. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (775) 993-2344, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Garden terrace boulder wall | Starting at $25/sq ft | Includes excavation, compacted base, native rock, and drain rock behind the face. |
| Tall or reinforced boulder wall | Starting at $40/sq ft | Adds geogrid reinforcement, engineered backfill, and heavier stone for taller walls. |
| Rock toe and riprap | Starting at $18/sq ft | Boulders placed at the slope base to stop erosion; access and slope angle move the price. |
| Complex or large-scale job | On estimate | Tiered walls, tight access, or surcharge loads need an on-site look before pricing. |
| Travel | Included | In Reno and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (775) 993-2344, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Garden bed timber wall (1 to 2 ft) | Starting at $20/sq ft | Includes pressure-treated lumber, gravel footing and fabric backfill for low walls |
| Timber terrace wall (2 to 3 ft) | Starting at $28/sq ft | Adds deadmen, staggered courses and drainage gravel for taller terrace walls |
| Timber wall with full drainage system | Starting at $35/sq ft | Includes perforated pipe, washed gravel and filter fabric to move water away |
| Removal of old timber or railroad tie wall | On estimate | Hauling, disposal and site prep priced after an on-site look at access |
| Travel | Included | in Reno and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (775) 993-2344, no obligation to book |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Surface erosion control and revegetation | Free estimate | Covers grading, seed, mulch and erosion blanket on a bare slope, priced by square footage and access. |
| Drainage correction and swale work | Starting at $1,800 | Includes footing drains, surface swales and outlets, with run length and trench depth driving the final number. |
| Terraced retaining wall stabilization | Starting at $4,500 | Includes excavation, segmental block or boulder terraces and geogrid, priced by wall height and linear feet. |
| Full hillside stabilization system | On estimate | Combines walls, drainage and reinforcement, so slope angle, soil type and proximity to the house need an on-site look. |
| Travel | Included | In Reno and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (775) 993-2344, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Basic French drain behind existing wall | Starting at $2,500 | Includes excavation, perforated pipe, washed gravel, filter fabric, and weep hole restoration on a standard wall. |
| Full drainage retrofit with backfill replacement | Starting at $4,200 | Removes saturated clay or decomposed granite backfill, rebuilds the drain envelope, and regrades the surface above. |
| Tall or tiered wall chimney drain system | Starting at $6,500 | Adds vertical gravel columns and multiple outlets for walls holding large uphill drainage areas. |
| Drainage combined with structural wall repair | On estimate | Needs an on-site look to assess wall movement, footing condition, and how much of the wall must be rebuilt. |
| Travel | Included | In Reno and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (775) 993-2344, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad tie wall replacement, standard access | Starting at $35/sq ft | Includes tie demolition, creosote haul-away, gravel backfill, drain and rebuild in block or boulder. |
| Railroad tie wall replacement, limited access | Starting at $45/sq ft | Hand-carry and smaller equipment for walls behind homes or on tight hillside lots. |
| Tall or tiered wall with engineered design | On estimate | Walls over the permit threshold or carrying a surcharge need engineering and an on-site look. |
| Drainage and backfill upgrade | Quoted per linear foot | Adds perforated pipe, filter fabric and gravel where the old wall failed from water. |
| Travel | Included | in Reno and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (775) 993-2344, no obligation to book |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Leaning wall stabilization with tieback anchors | Starting at $2,500 | Includes on-site diagnosis, anchor installation and drainage check on a sound wall under 4 feet. |
| Partial wall rebuild with drainage correction | Starting at $3,800 | Covers removal and reconstruction of a failed section plus new drain rock and filter fabric. |
| Full rebuild with slope stabilization | Starting at $7,500 | Includes new footing, slope work and drainage for collapsed walls on steep Reno lots. |
| Complex or large-scale job | On estimate | Tiered walls, surcharge loads, tight access or engineered designs need an on-site look first. |
| Travel | Included | in Reno and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (775) 993-2344, no obligation to book |
Indicative rates, actual cost varies with project size, materials, and site access. Free personalized estimate within 24h.
Homeowners searching for a retaining wall contractor near me in Reno need a crew that understands how this high-desert valley actually treats walls. At Reno Retaining Wall, we connect you with a network of fully insured local contractors who build, repair, and replace retaining walls on the sloped and hillside residential lots that define the Truckee Meadows and the foothills around it. From new wall installation to emergency repairs and full replacements, our focus is keeping yards, driveways, and foundations stable.
The number one wall killer here is water in the backfill. Reno's decomposed granite and volcanic soils ravel and erode, and pockets of expansive clay swell when wet and shrink when dry, pushing on walls from behind. Add freeze-thaw winters and spring snowmelt, and drainage becomes the difference between a wall that lasts and one that leans. We serve Reno, Sparks, Spanish Springs, Sun Valley, Verdi, and the surrounding communities. To get a free estimate, call today.
Most retaining wall failures start with water you cannot see. When backfill stays saturated, hydrostatic pressure builds behind the wall, and expansive clay soils add their own push as they swell. That pressure is what causes leaning and bowing walls, the most common call we get. Cracking and bulging in block walls usually mean the same thing: the wall is being pushed from behind and the reinforcement or block courses can no longer hold. Ignoring a small lean is risky because the wall is already past its design load, and every wet season pushes it closer to collapse.
Drainage failure drives most of this. Clogged or missing weep holes, a failed French drain, and gravel backfill that has silted up all trap water instead of releasing it. Sinking and settling point to an undersized footing or poor compaction during the original build, and a wall that slides or collapses after heavy rain is usually the end result of years of unaddressed pressure. Repairing the drainage and the structural cause early costs far less than rebuilding a failed wall, and it protects the home, driveway, or yard the wall was built to hold.
If your wall is leaning, cracked, or moving, call (775) 993-2344 for a prompt assessment. Our Retaining Wall Repair service addresses the cause, not just the symptom, and our Leaning & Collapsed Wall Repair team handles walls that are already bowing or have partially given way.
The right material depends on the site, the load, and the look you want. For most hillside terraces, Block & Segmental Retaining Walls using Allan Block, Versa-Lok, or Keystone systems offer proven performance and clean lines, with geogrid reinforcement layered into the backfill on taller walls. Concrete Retaining Walls, poured or reinforced CMU, suit steep driveway cuts and structural applications. Boulder & Natural Stone Walls match the basalt and granite character of foothill yards, while Timber Retaining Walls remain a budget option with a shorter lifespan in our freeze-thaw climate. Every wall we build includes proper drainage aggregate, filter fabric, and weep holes.
Retaining walls are typically quoted per square foot of wall face, and the price depends on material, wall height, excavation and drainage work, site access, and whether engineering is required. Typical ranges vary widely by project, and final pricing depends on site conditions, so we assess each property individually. For a general overview, visit our pricing page, then request a free estimate for numbers specific to your wall.
Permit rules for retaining walls vary by jurisdiction. In most jurisdictions, walls over about four feet measured from the footing require a permit, but thresholds vary by city and by whether the wall supports a surcharge such as a driveway or structure. Engineered drawings are commonly needed for taller or tiered walls, and setback and property-line rules may also apply. Requirements vary, so always verify with the Reno building or planning department before starting your project. For help planning your project, contact us.
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