Natural Stone Retaining Wall

What This Service Involves

Natural stone retaining walls are hand-fitted from quarried rock, giving each wall a one-of-a-kind, organic appearance prized in Western Washington landscapes. Because no two stones are alike, our masons carefully shim and lock each piece for a tight, stable face that ages beautifully in the mossy PNW climate. Behind the visible face we install a gravel backfill zone and perforated drain pipe so persistent rainfall drains freely and never loads the wall with water pressure. The result is a durable, high-end feature that blends into forested and garden settings.

Benefits

Distinctive, high-end natural appearance; Extremely long lifespan; Blends seamlessly with PNW gardens and forests; Individually fitted for a solid, custom face; Naturally weathers and gains character over time

Our Process

1) Excavate and shape the slope; 2) Lay a compacted gravel base; 3) Hand-select and set foundation stones; 4) Build up courses while placing gravel backfill and a drain pipe; 5) Set capstones and finish surrounding grade

What Affects the Cost

Type and source of natural stone; Wall height, length, and batter; Labor-intensive hand fitting; Gravel base and drainage system; Delivery of heavy stone to the site

Best Time of Year

Best built in the drier spring and summer months when stone setting and mortar-free fitting go smoothly across the Puget Sound area.