Certified, top rated retaining wall installation and repair company serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas.
If you’re in Athens, GA and looking for professional retaining wall installation, you need a contractor who delivers durable structures, expert design, and local experience. Our team specializes in tailored retaining wall solutions that control soil erosion, expand usable outdoor space, and elevate the look and function of your property.
Whether you’re battling a sloped yard, need drainage relief, or want a custom block retaining wall, we’re the retaining wall company Athens homeowners trust.
Enjoy premium materials and artisanal design.
Enjoy premium materials and artisanal design.
We provide all retaining wall installation services in Athens, Watkinsville, Winterville, Bogart, Jefferson, and surrounding areas
Custom walls built to meet your landscape needs — from small garden walls to large structural builds that tame steep hills.
Modular block systems that combine strength and design flexibility — perfect for Athens homes and businesses. Redwood Outdoor Designs
Elegant stone walls that blend with nature, adding visual appeal while holding soil and shaping outdoor spaces.
Budget-friendly and effective for many residential grades and terrace needs.
Have an aging or failing wall? If possible, we will identify structural issues and restore your wall with proper drainage and support.
Make us your one-stop call for all your retention wall needs!
Peace of mind. A third party has verified our quality.
We will walk you through the process, step by step, from consultation to completion
Ensure your hardscape lasts for decades, not years.
Trained artisans custom cut and create your hardscape.
We know Athens soil conditions, slope challenges, and local permitting needs better than out-of-town installers. From residential gardens to commercial landscapes, we ensure each wall is built to perform for decades.
We design retaining walls using industry-proven methods:
Strong base prepping and excavation
Proper drainage systems to relieve water pressure
Quality materials including concrete blocks, stone, and timbers
Geogrid reinforcement for taller walls
These features ensure your wall provides both beauty and performance. Georgia Outdoor Services
Not every slope needs a wall. We offer free site assessments to recommend the best solution for your yard—whether that’s a full retaining wall installation or a simpler erosion control option.
Q: Do retaining walls need a permit in Athens, GA?
A: In Athens/Clarke County, any retaining wall greater than four feet in height does require a permit. To see more details on the county website, click here.
Q: Do retaining walls in Athens require engineered plans?
A: In Athens/Clarke County, some engineering requirements vary for each project. Walls less than four feet tall do not require engineering. Permitted walls may require engineering. For wall build details, a structural engineer will be needed. For jobsite layout and watershed calculations, we will need a civil engineer. Whatever the engineering needs, Redwood has you covered with great relationships with multiple local engineers.
Q: How long do retaining walls last?
A: A well built modular block/concrete block retaining wall can last a lifetime in the conditions of Northeast Georgia. Clients who use us for the installation get a lifetime warranty on the material from the manufacturer (see details here). Wood or timber retaining walls, on the other hand, do come with an expiration date. Wood retaining walls can last anywhere from 5 years to 25+ years depending on drainage and soil conditions.
Q: What materials are best for Athens soil and climate?
A: Concrete block, natural stone, and modular wall systems are commonly chosen for strength and low maintenance in our area. Wood walls can be great here too, as long as drainage work is done properly to help keep the wall dry.
Q: How do you prevent wall settlement in Georgia’s native clay soils?
A: The key to wall longevity in our wonderful Georgia clay is the compaction and depth of the wall base. When we build walls, we excavate until we get to hard, compacted dirt (this can be checked with a soil probe). If we find unstable, loose soils at the planned depth of our wall footer, we either go deeper, or we compensate for the loose dirt with helical piers. When helical piers are needed, we highly recommend Big Dog Piers, a great contractor local to Athens, GA.
Q: How much does retaining wall installation cost in Athens, GA?
A: Retaining wall costs in Athens vary depending on wall height, length, materials, and site access. Smaller residential walls may cost less, while larger structural walls require greater reinforcement (geo-grid, for example) and drainage systems. We provide free on-site estimates to give accurate pricing based on your property. As a ballpark idea, modular retaining walls in Athens, GA can cost between $35-$45 per square foot of wall.
Q: What areas around Athens do you serve?
A: We provide retaining wall installation and repair services throughout Athens and nearby areas, including Oconee County, Watkinsville, Winterville, Hull, Bogart, Jefferson, Winder and surrounding communities.
A creative designer and expert consultant devoted to helping the community by providing expert hardscape and landscape guidance.
Say goodbye to contractor relationships that are all about conflict. We’re here to serve our community with high-quality service and expert guidance. We’re not the cheapest company, but we bring ideas to the table, never sell you a solution you don’t need, take on projects of every size, and problem-solve throughout the process while holding to the timetable and budget in our quotes.
If you’re ready for an entirely different experience with a landscaping company that cares, contact us to schedule your first consultation today.
Service Area: We serve Hoschton, Braselton, Auburn, Winder, Bethlehem, Jefferson, Dacula, Lawrenceville, Buford, Duluth, Cumming, Suwannee, Flowery Branch, Loganville, Grayson, Monroe, and any other city within one hour of Braselton, GA.
