Garrison’s Landscaping builds structural retaining walls for sloped yards in Reidsville, Eden, Madison and Wentworth, and across Guilford County in Greensboro, Summerfield and Oak Ridge. We are Licensed, Certified & Insured. Tell us about your slope through the free estimate form and Gary will set up a site visit.
Walls Built to Hold Back Clay
A retaining wall has to resist more than soil. Piedmont clay swells when wet, shrinks when dry and heaves in winter, and water trapped behind a wall adds pressure that makes walls lean. Every wall we build sits on a compacted gravel base with drainage stone and perforated pipe behind it, so water has a way out.
Block, Stone and Tiered Walls
We build with segmental block systems, natural stone and boulders, and timber on smaller grades.
- Segmental block walls for strength and clean lines
- Natural stone and boulder walls for a rugged look
- Tiered and terraced walls that break a steep hillside into usable levels
- Seating and garden walls at sitting height
Turning a Slope Into Usable Yard
A wall can give you level ground for a patio, a driveway edge or a play area. We pair walls with steps where you need a safe way up or down, and with patios and fire pits on the new level.
Site Visit and Drainage Plan
At the visit we look at the slope, the soil, where water runs in a storm and what sits above and below the wall. Taller walls may need reinforcement or review by the city or county, and we tell you what to confirm before we build.
Where We Build Retaining Walls
We build walls across Rockingham County, including Reidsville, Eden, Madison and Wentworth, and in Greensboro, Browns Summit, Summerfield and Oak Ridge in Guilford County.
Common Retaining Wall Projects
Typical jobs include a wall behind the house to level a back yard, a driveway-edge wall on a cut bank, tiered walls on a steep hillside and a replacement for a failing timber wall. We plan steps, patios and drainage with the wall so they work together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit or an engineer for a retaining wall?
It depends on the height, the soil, what sits above and below the wall and the rules that apply to your property. We tell you what we think applies and what to confirm with the city or county before we build.
What is behind the wall?
Drainage stone and perforated pipe on a compacted base. Water trapped behind a wall is the most common reason walls lean or fail.
Can you replace an old timber wall?
Yes. We remove the failing wall, correct the base and drainage, and rebuild in block or stone.
Request a Free Retaining Wall Estimate
Tell us about the project through the free estimate form and Gary will follow up to set up a site visit. Request a free estimate. Prefer to talk it over? Call (336) 552-7764, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Built for Rockingham & Guilford County Clay
Every project starts with the grade and the water. We excavate to firm subgrade, build a compacted base and pitch the finished surface so rain moves away from the house. You receive a written estimate after the site visit.
- Extend your usable yard by leveling sloped terrain
- Your property value increases with permanent site stabilization
- Aesthetic stone beauty that manages water runoff
- Insured wall contractors
- Structural masonry and drainage expertise
Our stone division is expert in all phases of excavation and structural masonry. Our local expertise ensures your wall is built correctly for the NC climate.
From large-scale hillside stabilization to decorative stone garden walls, our customer-focused approach serves homeowners in the Reidsville/Greensboro area.
Segmental Block Walls: Using high-quality interlocking wall systems (like Keystone or Belgard) for maximum strength.
Natural Stone & Boulder Walls: Creating a rugged, organic look with large fieldstone or granite boulders.
Tiered & Terraced Walls: Breaking up steep hillsides into multiple levels for planting or seating.
Seating & Garden Walls: Low-profile walls designed to add built-in seating around patios and fire pits.
Erosion Control & Drainage: Implementing French drains and swales behind walls to manage heavy NC rainfall.
Timber Retaining Walls: A cost-effective solution using heavy-duty treated timbers for smaller residential grades.
We are committed to dependable service and transparent pricing. We treat every project as if it were our own, standing behind our structural work with a promise of integrity and quality.
5-Year Limited Workmanship Warranty — Hardscape Installation
Garrison’s Landscaping, LLC warrants its hardscape workmanship for a period of five years from the date of substantial completion, provided the project has been paid in full. This warranty applies only to defects caused directly by improper installation workmanship performed by Garrison’s Landscaping, LLC.
If a covered workmanship defect occurs during the warranty period, Garrison’s Landscaping, LLC shall have the right to inspect the project and determine, in its sole reasonable judgment, whether the issue is covered under this warranty. If covered, Garrison’s Landscaping, LLC’s sole obligation shall be to repair or correct the defective workmanship. No refunds, credits, consequential damages, or third-party repair costs shall be covered unless approved in writing by Garrison’s Landscaping, LLC prior to any work being performed.
Warranty Exclusions
This workmanship warranty does not cover damage, movement, failure, discoloration, cracking, staining, settling, drainage issues, or other conditions caused in whole or in part by:
- Normal wear and tear, aging, weathering, minor settling, or normal movement of pavers, walls, steps, caps, joints, or base materials.
- Acts of God or weather-related events, including but not limited to excessive rain, flooding, hurricanes, severe storms, freeze/thaw cycles, ice, drought, erosion, or ground saturation.
- Soil conditions outside the control of Garrison’s Landscaping, LLC, including expansive soils, poor subgrade, uncompacted fill, underground springs, sinkholes, organic matter, buried debris, erosion, or subsurface water movement.
- Drainage conditions not included in the original scope of work, including water runoff from roofs, downspouts, neighboring properties, irrigation systems, pool systems, grade changes, or drainage systems installed or modified by others.
- Failure by the owner to maintain the hardscape properly, including failure to keep joints filled, failure to maintain polymeric sand, failure to clean drains, failure to control weeds, failure to manage water runoff, or failure to reseal surfaces where applicable.
- Damage caused by others, including landscapers, contractors, utility companies, pressure washing, heavy equipment, vehicles, trailers, dumpsters, furniture, grills, fire pits, chemicals, salt, de-icing products, oil, grease, rust, or improper cleaning products.
- Alterations or repairs performed by anyone other than Garrison’s Landscaping, LLC, including removal, resetting, cutting, patching, excavation, or modification of the hardscape after completion.
- Tree roots, shrubs, plant growth, burrowing animals, insects, or other natural causes affecting the base, pavers, walls, edging, steps, joints, or surrounding grade.
- Material defects or manufacturer-related issues, including but not limited to color variation, efflorescence, surface texture, fading, chipping, cracking, dimensional variation, or product failure. Manufacturer defects are subject only to the manufacturer’s warranty, if any.
- Customer-supplied materials, used materials, existing materials, reused pavers, reused block, existing base, existing concrete, existing walls, or any portion of the project not installed or supplied by Garrison’s Landscaping, LLC.
- Retaining walls, seat walls, columns, steps, or structural features that are impacted by surcharge loads, vehicles, driveways, buildings, fences, pools, water pressure, slope movement, or site conditions not disclosed or visible at the time of installation.
- Cosmetic conditions, including minor unevenness, small gaps, stains, scratches, chips, color differences, polymeric sand haze, efflorescence, surface wear, or appearance changes that do not affect the structural performance of the installation.
Owner Responsibilities
The customer is responsible for proper care of the hardscape after completion, including managing water runoff, cleaning drains, maintaining joints, preventing weed growth, avoiding heavy loads, and protecting the installation from damage.
The customer must notify Garrison’s Landscaping, LLC in writing within 30 days of discovering any claimed defect. Failure to provide timely written notice may void this warranty.
This warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the original customer listed on the contract. This warranty is void if the balance is not paid in full, if the project is altered by others, or if the hardscape is used in a manner inconsistent with its intended residential purpose.
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