Walk the yard
Chris checks access, slope, drainage, utilities, and how the new space should meet the house.
Retaining wall construction
Large Retaining Walls
Engineered-looking retaining work that creates usable ground and manages the pressure, water, and loads behind the wall.
The job
A wall holds more than dirt.
A retaining wall has to manage dirt, water, and whatever sits above it. The part behind the wall matters as much as the face you see.
We plan the wall and grading around the finished backyard. The goal is useful space—not simply pushing the slope or runoff somewhere else.
Is this the right scope?
Start here if any of this sounds familiar.
These are the conditions that usually turn a simple-looking request into a property-level planning job.
- The yard needs usable flat space for a pool or patio
- An existing wall is leaning, cracking or draining poorly
- A slope is eroding toward a structure
- Grade transitions need stairs or supported edges
- Construction requires cut, fill or access preparation
Scope
What the work can include.
Retaining layout and material planning
Excavation, base and drainage preparation
Wall construction and backfill
Grading and transitions tied to the project scope
Before we price it
We need to see the site, not just a picture of the finish.
Some walls need engineering or a permit. We confirm that before setting the build order and field schedule.
- 01Wall height, surcharge and nearby structures
- 02Surface and subsurface water conditions
- 03Soil, access and excavation constraints
- 04How the proposed grade meets the rest of the property
What moves the price
Wall length, height and engineering requirementsExcavation access and soil conditionsDrainage and backfill materialsFinish, steps and adjacent hardscape
From idea to finished yard
One accountable process.
Work out the whole plan
The pool, deck, walls, drainage, and outdoor features are settled before the digging starts.
Build it
One team carries the job from excavation through the final walkthrough, with Chris involved along the way.
Questions
Before you move forward.
Does every retaining wall need engineering?+
Requirements vary by height, load, location and jurisdiction. The project is reviewed against the applicable conditions before work begins.
Why is drainage installed behind a wall?+
Water trapped behind a wall creates pressure and can move soil. The drainage approach is part of the wall system.
Can a retaining wall create room for a pool?+
Yes, on some properties. The feasibility depends on the grade, setbacks, access and structural design.
Related work
The rest of the backyard.
North Atlanta service area
See how the property changes the plan.
Service pages explain the work. Local pages explain the access, grade, drainage, renovation, and site relationships we look for in each part of North Atlanta.
Start with the address
Tell Chris what you want to build.
Send the project address, what you have in mind, and anything you already know about slope, drainage, or access. United Poolscapes will call you back.
Or call directly(470) 720-88781411 Franklin Goldmine RdCumming, GA 30028
01We review the property details.
02We call to confirm fit and timing.
03Chris sees the site before final scope.