If you own property on the Wasatch Back, odds are good your lot has slope — sometimes a lot of it. That grade can feel like wasted space: too steep to use, prone to erosion, and awkward to maintain. A well-engineered retaining wall changes that equation, turning a hillside into level, functional terraces you actually live on.
More than a wall — a structure that manages water
Here's the thing most homeowners don't realize: a retaining wall is really a water-management structure with a stone face. The visible part is only as good as what's behind it. We build gravel backfill and drainage behind every wall so snowmelt and runoff can't build up hydrostatic pressure — the single most common reason walls fail and lean in our freeze-thaw climate.
Boulder or block?
- Boulder walls suit a natural mountain aesthetic and blend into the landscape — they look like they belong on the hillside.
- Segmental block walls offer a cleaner, more uniform line and a contemporary look.
The right choice depends on your slope, your style, and your budget — and we'll walk you through it rather than defaulting to whatever's easiest to install.
Built for load and longevity
Taller walls and those carrying load may require engineering and reinforcement like geogrid. We size each wall for its conditions, prepare a stable footing, install drainage, and build it course by course with proper backfill. Done right, terracing is also one of the most effective ways to stop erosion on a sloped lot.
The payoff
A flat, usable terrace where there used to be an unmanageable slope — room for a patio, a lawn, planting beds, or an outdoor living space. That's added square footage to your property's usable footprint, built to hold the hillside for decades.
