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Many homeowners in Greater Sacramento areas struggle with sloped yards, soil erosion, or crumbling wooden borders. Poorly built walls can fail over time, creating hazards and hurting property value. You deserve a strong, lasting structure that blends seamlessly with your landscape.
✅ Structurally sound retaining walls designed to prevent erosion
✅ Visually appealing materials like block, stone, or concrete
✅ Increased usable space and improved property value
✅ Engineered to meet local codes and terrain needs
McGuire Earth Works understands the challenges homeowners face with sloped or unstable yards. With over 40 years of experience building walls that hold up to both weather and time, we deliver craftsmanship you can trust. Whether you need a small garden wall or a major structural solution, we design with care and build with precision.
We evaluate your yard’s slope, drainage, and soil conditions. Then we discuss style preferences and material options to create the best solution.
We provide a full proposal outlining the wall design, materials (block, stone, etc.), dimensions, and estimated timeline. You get clarity up front—no surprises.
Our skilled crew prepares the site, handles any necessary grading, installs proper base, drainage, and your new wall—all with safety and longevity in mind.
Before we build, we assess your slope, soil composition, and drainage patterns. Proper site grading ensures your wall’s stability and prevents future water issues.
We excavate and compact a solid gravel base to anchor your wall. The strength of any retaining wall starts from what’s beneath it.
Choose from a variety of durable materials: interlocking concrete blocks, natural stone, or poured concrete. Each build is tailored to your yard’s needs and aesthetic.
Proper drainage prevents hydrostatic pressure that can cause wall failure. We install drain pipes, gravel backfill, and weep holes where needed to ensure longevity.
We incorporate features like steps, multi-level terraces, or built-in seating to add function and beauty to your outdoor space.
Some retaining walls require city permits. We handle the paperwork and ensure all local codes are met for peace of mind.
Once the wall is built, we backfill with soil, level the surrounding area, and clean the site. We leave your yard better than we found it.
Most residential retaining wall projects are completed in 3 to 5 days, depending on wall size, access, and weather. Larger or tiered walls may take longer, but we provide an accurate timeline during your estimate.
Retaining walls over a certain height—usually 3 to 4 feet—often require permits and may need engineering. We help you determine what’s needed and handle the process if permits are required.
We primarily use interlocking block systems for structural stability and aesthetic flexibility. We also offer natural stone and poured concrete options depending on your budget and design goals.
Yes. Drainage is critical. If needed our walls include drainage gravel and pipe systems behind the wall to manage water flow and reduce pressure buildup.
Absolutely. If requested our retaining walls include built-in planters, LED uplighting, or steps. We’ll design it with your desired enhancements in mind.
We install custom retaining walls in Orangevale, Folsom, Roseville, El Dorado Hills, Fair Oaks, and throughout the Greater Sacramento Area.
