Your Expert Retaining Wall Contractor in Charlotte & Raleigh
Reclaim your landscape and protect your property with a professionally engineered retaining wall from SunSouth Carolinas. Essential for managing slopes, preventing costly soil erosion, and creating flat, usable space, a retaining wall is a critical investment in your home’s safety and value. As premier retaining wall builders, we specialize in constructing structurally sound, long-lasting walls that are as beautiful as they are functional.
See How We've Transformed Challenging Landscapes
A well-designed retaining wall can turn a difficult slope into a stunning feature of your property. Explore our portfolio of completed projects in the Charlotte and Raleigh areas to see how we solve complex landscape challenges with expert engineering and beautiful craftsmanship.
The Critical Difference of an Expertly Built Retaining Wall
A retaining wall is more than a stack of stones; it’s an engineered system designed to hold back immense pressure. Our meticulous approach to engineering, drainage, and construction ensures your wall will stand strong for decades to come.
Expert Drainage Management
The #1 cause of retaining wall failure is improper water management. We conduct a critical assessment of your property’s drainage patterns and often incorporate solutions like French drains to prevent hydrostatic pressure, protecting both the wall and your property.
Structurally Sound Engineering
We design every wall to handle the specific load and soil conditions of your property. Our process includes structural engineering considerations to guarantee your wall is built for long-term stability and safety.
Premium, Durable Materials
We use high-quality segmental retaining wall systems and natural stone from trusted partners like Techo-Bloc, Belgard, and Keystone, ensuring the right materials are chosen for both aesthetics and structural integrity.
Full-Service Permit Management
Retaining walls, especially those over a certain height, often require permits to ensure they meet local safety codes. Our team manages this entire complex process for you, from application to inspection.
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A Meticulous Approach from the Ground Up
Our process for building retaining walls is thorough and designed to address all critical factors, ensuring a successful and long-lasting result.
Thorough On-Site Assessment
Our process begins with a comprehensive on-site consultation where our experts assess your property’s topography, soil conditions, and crucially, your existing drainage patterns.
Engineered Design & Planning
Based on our assessment, we develop a detailed structural design that includes the necessary drainage solutions, material specifications, and any required engineering plans.
Meticulous Construction
Our skilled masons execute the plan with precision. This includes preparing a proper footing, carefully installing materials, and implementing the designed drainage systems like French drains to ensure functionality and durability.
Final Inspection & Walkthrough
We conclude with a final review of the completed wall to ensure it meets our rigorous standards and your complete satisfaction.
Your Retaining Wall Questions, Answered
While both are beautiful, a retaining wall is an engineered structure designed to hold back soil and manage slopes. Proper design and construction, especially regarding drainage, are vital for a retaining wall’s long-term stability and the protection of your property.
Understanding and managing water flow is paramount to prevent hydrostatic pressure—the force of water-saturated soil—which can compromise the wall, cause it to fail, and damage your property. Our process always includes a comprehensive evaluation to determine if solutions like French drains are necessary.
We use premium materials designed for structural integrity, including high-quality manufactured stone and segmental retaining wall systems from trusted partners like Techo-Bloc, Belgard, and Keystone. We also use natural stone where appropriate for the project’s engineering needs.
The timeline varies based on the wall’s size, complexity, and the amount of earthwork required. Larger or more complex engineered retaining walls that require significant excavation and comprehensive drainage solutions could take from one to several weeks to complete.
Very often, yes. Most jurisdictions in the Charlotte and Raleigh areas require permits for retaining walls over a certain height (typically 3-4 feet) to ensure they meet safety and structural codes. As your contractor, we manage the entire permit process on your behalf.
The cost is tailored to each project’s specifics, including length, height, materials, and the need for specialized drainage. SunSouth Carolinas is committed to high-quality projects, with a minimum project engagement of $10,000. For a precise quote that accounts for all necessary structural and drainage considerations, we highly recommend an on-site consultation.
An Investment in Your Home's Safety and Value is Within Reach
Thanks to our partner Lyon Financial, there’s no excuse to build the patio of your dreams! Let us explain the financing benefits obtained from using this service:
- Low, Fixed Rates: They offer competitive and stable interest rates throughout the loan term.
- Flexible Loan Amounts: Loans can go up to $200,000, providing flexibility for various projects in size and features.
- Long Terms Amounts: With terms of up to 30 years, monthly payments can be tailored to fit your budget and financial needs.
- No Additional Costs: They do not impose consultation fees or prepayment penalties, ensuring transparency and flexibility in the financing process.
- No Need for Collateral: No appraisals or collateral are required, simplifying the process and expediting loan approval.
- Professional Guidance: They are with you from start to finish, partnering with homeowners and pool professionals to ensure a smooth process until project completion.
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Build a Cohesive Hardscape Design
Paver Patios
Transform the flat space created by your retaining walls into a functional outdoor living area. A custom paver patio is the perfect way to utilize your newly leveled terrain for dining and entertainment.
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Paver Driveways
Retaining walls and driveways often go hand-in-hand. Enhance your home's curb appeal with a custom paver driveway that perfectly matches the stone textures and colors of your new walls.
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Proudly Offering Our Retaining Walls Services Across the Carolinas
Your Local Hub for Retaining Wall in the Greater Charlotte Area
From our hub at 150 Marvin Rd, Fort Mill, SC, our dedicated teams serve homeowners throughout the region. We are proud to provide expert Retaining Walls services to Charlotte and its surrounding communities, including Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Lake Wylie, Tega Cay, Waxhaw, Weddington, Marvin, Ballantyne, Indian Land, Myers Park, SouthPark, Huntersville, Belmont, Clover, Gastonia, Harrisburg, Indian Trail, Monroe, Pineville, and Wesley Chapel.
Address: 150 Marvin Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29707
Phone: (803) 888-9084
Your Local Hub for retaining wall in The Greater Raleigh Area
Our office at 3050 Lufkin Road, Apex, NC serves as the base for our projects throughout the Research Triangle. We provide expert Retaining Walls services to clients in Raleigh and the surrounding areas, such as Apex, Cary, Durham, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Fuquay-Varina, New Hill, Bethesda, Feltonville, and Tega Cay.
Address: 3050 Lufkin Rd Suite 100, Apex, NC 27539
Phone: (919) 651-3655
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Experience a 360° 3D experience with our catalog of materials
Are you interested in living a unique experience and see how the same area can have multiple possibilities thanks to the different combinations of materials? Thanks to our 3D materials catalog in 360° view it's now possible. There are many colors, types and combinations to choose from so we developed this catalog to show you how these combinations of stone might look like in some of the patio projects we have built in the past years.
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Your Retaining Wall Questions, Answered
Learn more about the science behind a strong retaining wall, design possibilities, and how to properly care for your landscape from our team of experts.
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Our team of experts is ready to help you design and build the perfect retaining wall solution to enhance your home and lifestyle. Contact us today for a free consultation and let's start creating your backyard paradise.