Stacked Stone Retaining Wall

What This Service Involves

Stacked stone (dry-stack) retaining walls are fitted stone by stone without mortar, allowing water to weep through the joints, which is a natural advantage in the rainy Pacific Northwest. Our masons carefully overlap and batter each course so the wall leans into the slope and locks together for stability in soft, wet ground. Behind the face we add a gravel backfill zone so fine soil stays put while water drains freely. The result is a charming, garden-scale wall that ages gracefully and blends into cottage and woodland landscapes.

Benefits

Natural drainage through mortar-free joints; Rustic, handcrafted appearance; Blends beautifully into garden settings; No mortar to crack in freeze-thaw; Straightforward repairs by resetting stones

Our Process

1) Excavate and level the base trench; 2) Compact a gravel leveling base; 3) Set and fit the foundation stones; 4) Dry-stack courses with batter while adding gravel backfill; 5) Place capstones and finish the surrounding beds

What Affects the Cost

Type and size of stacking stone; Labor-intensive hand fitting; Wall height and length; Gravel base and backfill; Stone delivery to the site

Best Time of Year

Best built in the drier spring-to-fall season when stones seat cleanly and backfill compacts well across Western Washington.