Retaining Walls Built to Hold Strong Every Season
Contrast Landscape provides retaining wall services for homes and businesses in Southeastern MA. From segmental block to natural stone construction, we build walls that solve problems and endure.
Whether you need to stabilize a hillside behind your home or engineer a terraced solution for a commercial development, we design and build retaining walls matched to your property's specific soil conditions and structural demands.
Reclaim your sloped yard, prevent soil erosion, and create usable outdoor living space with retaining walls designed for your home. We build garden walls, hillside stabilization systems, terraced planting beds, and decorative seat walls using materials that complement your existing landscape and architecture.
Protect your commercial investment with structurally engineered retaining walls built for parking areas, building foundations, roadway embankments, and site grading projects. Our commercial walls meet all Massachusetts building code requirements and include proper drainage engineering for long-term structural integrity.
Browse completed retaining wall installations for homes and commercial properties throughout Plymouth County, Bristol County, and the South Shore.
From decorative garden walls to engineered hillside stabilization systems, our team delivers retaining wall solutions built to handle the soil conditions and climate demands of Southeastern Massachusetts properties.
Homeowners dealing with sloped yards, erosion, unusable land, or aging walls that need replacement or structural repair.
Every project starts with a free on-site consultation where we walk your property, discuss your goals, and outline realistic options. You get professional guidance before committing a single dollar.
From excavation and masonry to planting and irrigation, we handle every phase of your outdoor project in-house. One company means one vision, one timeline, and one point of responsibility.
Our own crew handles your project from the first visit to the final walkthrough, with one point of contact throughout.
Discuss your project, review the proposed scope and plan the next steps with our team.
We visit your property to evaluate the slope, soil conditions, drainage patterns, and existing structures that affect wall design. During this hands-on assessment, we measure grade changes, identify underground utilities, and discuss your goals for the finished space. You'll leave with a clear understanding of wall options, approximate costs, and whether engineering or permits are needed for your specific project. Most site assessments take 30 to 45 minutes.
Discuss the project scope, responsibilities and any required documentation with our team before work begins.
We handle all building permit applications, Conservation Commission filings when applicable, and utility markout coordination required before construction begins. Materials are ordered and staged to arrive on a schedule that minimizes storage time on your property. During this phase, we confirm your installation date, provide a detailed construction timeline, and review site access requirements with you so the crew can work efficiently from day one.
Our crew excavates to the engineered depth, establishing the compacted gravel leveling pad that serves as the wall's foundation. Proper base construction is the most critical phase of any retaining wall project. It determines long-term stability, drainage performance, and resistance to frost heave. We install geotextile fabric, drainage aggregate, and perforated pipe behind the wall zone before the first block or stone is placed. Base compaction is verified at each lift to meet structural specifications.
With the base system verified, wall construction begins: laying blocks, fitting stones, or placing boulders according to the approved design. Each course is checked for level, alignment, and proper setback before proceeding to the next. Geogrid reinforcement layers are installed at engineered intervals for taller walls. Drainage aggregate is placed and compacted behind the wall in controlled lifts, maintaining continuous drainage flow from base to cap. Cap stones are set and secured to complete the wall profile.
After the wall is complete, we grade the surrounding area to direct surface water away from the wall and toward designated drainage points. Topsoil is spread, seed or sod is installed on disturbed areas, and all construction debris is removed. We schedule required building inspections, walk the finished project with you to verify every detail meets your expectations, and provide maintenance guidelines covering drainage system care and vegetation management near the wall.
Whether you're stabilizing a hillside, creating usable yard space, or replacing a failing wall, our team is ready to design and build a solution that lasts. Schedule your free on-site assessment today, no pressure, no obligation, just expert guidance on your retaining wall project.
Very fair prices, friendly and professional at their jobs. I am very satisfied with the work they did on the property. Will definitely call on them for future work as well. Highly recommended!!!
Henrique and his team are fantastic!!! They are very hard working and meticulous with their work. I called him to quote hydro seeding my front and back yard after putting in a pool last year. His pricing is competitive and best around. I could see grass after just 7 days! He built a retaining wall in the back and it completely framed my yard perfectly. He even helped me find an irrigation company that put in a sprinkler system. I cannot recommend Henrique enough, even my neighbors have used him due to his workmanship. He is also a super nice and trustworthy person. I will be calling him for any future projects I need.
We’re fascinated with our new walk way. It was done within two days. The house looks amazing. 100% Recommended
Reviews captured October 6, 2026. View Our Location on Google Maps
Read All Client ReviewsGet answers to the most common questions about retaining wall installation, materials, engineering requirements, and costs for residential and commercial projects in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Most residential retaining wall projects take between 3 and 10 working days depending on wall length, height, and material type. Simple garden walls may be completed in a few days, while larger terraced systems or walls requiring engineering and permits may take two weeks or more. We provide a detailed timeline during the proposal phase and keep you informed of progress throughout the installation.
A properly engineered and installed retaining wall should last 50 years or more. Natural stone walls can last centuries with minimal maintenance. Segmental block walls typically perform for 50 to 75 years. The key factors affecting longevity are proper drainage behind the wall, adequate base preparation, and appropriate reinforcement for the wall height. Most premature wall failures result from poor drainage rather than material deficiency.
Yes, we handle complete demolition and removal of existing retaining walls as part of our installation service. This includes careful dismantling to protect surrounding landscaping, hauling away debris, and responsible disposal of old materials. Removing the old wall allows us to properly evaluate soil conditions and install a new drainage and base system from scratch, which is critical for long-term performance.
Retaining walls are one of the most effective tools for solving yard drainage problems because every wall we build includes a comprehensive drainage system behind it. The combination of perforated pipe, filter fabric, and drainage aggregate captures and redirects subsurface water that would otherwise saturate your yard. We often integrate retaining walls with French drains, catch basins, and grading adjustments for a complete drainage solution.
Yes, professionally installed retaining walls consistently increase property values by creating usable outdoor space from previously unusable slopes. The value increase depends on how much functional area the wall creates and the quality of materials used. A well-designed retaining wall that converts a steep, unusable hillside into a level patio area or garden terrace adds both functional square footage and aesthetic appeal that buyers appreciate.
Yes, steep slopes are where retaining walls provide the most value. For very steep grades, we typically recommend terraced wall systems that break the slope into multiple shorter walls rather than one tall structure. Terracing distributes soil pressure, creates usable flat areas between walls, and often reduces overall project costs compared to a single massive wall. Our team evaluates your slope during the site assessment to determine the most effective approach.
Retaining wall maintenance is minimal but important for long-term performance. Keep drainage outlets clear of debris, monitor for any signs of water pooling behind the wall, and keep tree roots from growing into the drainage system. Inspect the wall face annually for any displaced blocks or stones. Avoid placing heavy loads or parking vehicles near the top of the wall unless it was engineered for surcharge loads. We provide detailed care instructions after every installation.
From our base in Hanson, we work across Plymouth County, the South Coast and Cape Cod. Tell us where your property is and we'll confirm availability.
Tell us about your property and we will schedule a free on-site consultation.
