Retaining walls are a smart and visually appealing solution for properties with sloped or uneven terrain. By holding back soil and creating level ground, they help prevent erosion, improve drainage, and allow you to reclaim previously unusable areas—transforming them into functional spaces for patios, gardens, lawns, or even parking areas. Whether you’re building a new wall, replacing an old one, or repairing a failing structure, Fresh Cut Lawn & Landscape has the experience and equipment to deliver high-quality results that last.
We offer custom retaining wall construction using a variety of materials, including concrete blocks, natural stone, boulders, and wood. Each material brings its own aesthetic and structural benefits, and we work closely with you to determine the best choice for your property’s design, budget, and layout. Serving Shelby Township and surrounding communities in Oakland and Macomb Counties, our team builds retaining walls that not only serve a practical purpose but also enhance your landscape’s beauty and value.
Retaining walls are a crucial addition to many residential and commercial properties, especially those dealing with challenges like soil erosion, sloping landscapes, or the desire to expand usable outdoor space. If your property suffers from soil erosion or you have an existing retaining wall that has begun to fail, Fresh Cut Lawn & Landscape offers expert solutions to rebuild or repair these critical structures. For properties with steep slopes, retaining walls can create more level spaces ideal for beautiful, functional landscaping. They are also perfect for adding raised garden beds, enhancing the beauty and structure of your outdoor living areas.
At Fresh Cut Lawn & Landscape, we specialize in designing and building durable, attractive retaining walls that transform your outdoor space. Based in Shelby Township, Michigan, we proudly serve homeowners and businesses across Oakland County and Macomb County, including communities such as Bloomfield, Rochester, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, and West Bloomfield.
Whether you need a 70-foot curved block retaining wall to stabilize the ground around your home or a larger, multi-tiered system for a terraced property, our team is ready to deliver a custom solution tailored to your needs. We are committed to creating retaining walls that not only serve an important structural purpose but also enhance the overall appearance and value of your landscape.
At Fresh Cut Lawn & Landscape, we specialize in segmented retaining wall construction. These pre-engineered systems offer many advantages: they’re strong, flexible in design, cost-effective, and easier to install than traditional methods. Plus, their uniform design provides a clean, consistent appearance that fits beautifully into modern landscapes.
For larger walls or those over 6 feet in height, we work directly with engineers to meet local regulations and structural requirements. If needed, we can also have a qualified engineer review and approve the design before construction begins—giving you confidence that your wall is both code-compliant and structurally sound.
They are also pre-engineered, meaning the wall can be built to your project specifications without having to have an architect or engineer design the wall itself. We can build the wall to the engineering specifications and have a qualified engineer sign off on the project if the height or size of the wall requires it.
We are often contacted by potential customers who have an existing retaining wall that has failed, it’s either falling down, bulging, or collapsing. One of the most common reasons for retaining wall failure is that the original wall was built with poor drainage in place.
Retaining walls are designed to hold back earth from erosion. This also makes them excellent at holding back water too. The water that builds up behind a retaining wall is referred to in the industry as “hydrostatic pressure” and the external force of the soil or fill held behind your retaining wall coupled with the weight of the water held behind it is often enough to seriously compromise the integrity of your wall which can lead to failures such as bulging and even a total collapse.
Well-built retaining walls must incorporate good drainage if it’s going to last for many years. Depending on the type of material being used to build your retaining wall there are a variety of ways to integrate sufficient drainage such as lateral drains, french drains, weeping drains, blanket drains and also the use of very granular soil or fill behind the wall can also work to disperse rather than hold the water.
A “surcharge” when it comes to a retaining wall is the weight on top of or behind the wall. For example, if you’re building a retaining wall to create a new parking area for a boat or an RV we need to consider the weight of the boat or RV and it’s impact on the retaining wall.
If your wall is going to have a surcharge it must be built with this in mind if it’s going to last. This would also include tiered retaining walls or retaining walls with a fence on top or any other weight other than the earth it’s holding back.
Geo-grid is often used to provide extra tensile strength to each course of your retaining wall so it’s anchored to the ground behind it. Proper use of geo-grid will ensure that your retaining wall will be built to last and won’t collapse or buckle under the excess weight.
Failure to properly stabilize retaining walls is another very common failure.
At Fresh Cut Lawn & Landscape, we offer a variety of high-quality materials for retaining wall construction, allowing you to choose an option that fits both your aesthetic vision and structural needs. One of the most popular choices is concrete block, known for its clean, uniform look and versatility. Concrete blocks are ideal for modern and traditional landscapes alike, offering a polished appearance and reliable durability.
For homeowners seeking a more natural or upscale look, natural stone is an excellent option. Stone retaining walls create a timeless, elegant feel and blend beautifully into garden settings or wooded landscapes. If you prefer a more rugged, organic appearance, large boulders can be used to construct a bold and dramatic wall that feels like a natural extension of the environment.
Each material has its own unique benefits, and our team will work closely with you to select the best choice based on your property’s slope, style, and functional requirements. No matter which material you choose, Fresh Cut Lawn & Landscape ensures expert craftsmanship and lasting performance for your new retaining wall.
Every retaining wall we build starts with a detailed consultation to understand your needs, property conditions, and vision. We’ll determine the total length and height of your wall, assess the slope and soil conditions, and identify whether permits or engineering will be required—especially for taller walls or those bearing heavy loads (such as driveways or structures).
We’ll also discuss your material preferences, address any surcharge concerns (like weight from nearby structures), and then provide a detailed, written estimate. Because every project is unique, factors like site access, soil type, and the size and scope of your wall will all impact pricing and planning. Once the site is reviewed, we deliver a clear, accurate estimate so you know exactly what to expect.
This would be for a small garden wall (under 2 feet high) to surround a small garden or to surround a small landscaping bed.
This would be for a medium sized wall up to 4 feet high. Installed with drainage and geo-grid so it lasts.
This would be a ballpark cost for a very large or tiered retaining wall or multiple wall with courses that are 4 feet or higher
We specialize in rebuilding retaining walls that have failed and/or collapsed.
Retaining Wall Repairs
It’s pretty common for us to get called out to repair an existing retaining wall that has collapsed or failed in some way. This could be an old wood retaining wall that is rotting away or a block wall that is bulging or on the verge of collapse if it has not collapsed already.
Typically we don’t recommend “repairing” retaining walls. The wall has failed for a reason and that reason is typically poor construction or a poor choice of materials. When a wall has failed we will usually recommend tearing the wall out and replacing it for a variety of reasons. It’s the more cost effective option in most situations.
Rebuilding Failed Retaining Walls
If your existing retaining wall has failed and needs to be replaced it’s usually more cost effective to demolish the old wall, remove the materials, re-excavate the site, install a proper base, geo-grid if necessary, install drainage, and build the retaining wall properly.
We specialize in rebuilding retaining walls that have failed and would be happy to provide you with a consultation if you have a wall that you believe needs to be replaced.
These prices do not include stairs. If you need stairs built within your retaining wall there will be an additional cost. These price ranges are for a typical wall built using readily available landscape block. There are a wide variety of styles and patterns available and we’ll be able to provide you with a selection during our consultation. The price can vary significantly depending on the specific material you choose.
These prices are ball park figures to give you a rough idea as to what you should expect. Your particular project may vary depending on site accessibility, materials chosen, and the overall scope of work. If you need a firm price please request a consultation so we can view your potential project, listen to your ideas, and determine the actual scope of work required to complete your project. After our on-site consultation we’ll be able to provide you with a firm estimate to complete your project.
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