Retaining walls provide essential site support for commercial developments across Dallas-Fort Worth's varied terrain. Property owners and developers need engineered wall systems that manage grade changes, prevent soil erosion, and create usable building pads and parking areas from sloped sites.
As a turnkey concrete contractor, we deliver complete retaining wall packages from engineering coordination through final construction. Whether you need cast-in-place concrete walls, gravity systems, or MSE walls, our crews handle the complete scope under one contract.
Proper drainage is critical for retaining wall performance. We integrate geocomposite drainage systems, weep hole installations, and waterproofing measures to prevent hydrostatic pressure buildup that causes wall failure. Every wall is engineered for the specific soil conditions and loading requirements of your site.
For commercial sites, retaining walls often serve multiple functions - creating level parking areas, supporting building foundations, managing stormwater, and providing architectural features. We coordinate with civil engineers, landscape architects, and your development team to deliver walls that meet both structural and aesthetic requirements.
Property owners and developers work directly with our project managers who handle all permitting, engineering coordination, and city inspections. One team accountable for delivering engineered wall systems that perform for decades.
Why property owners choose us
- Engineered cast-in-place and gravity systems
- Integrated drainage and waterproofing
- Architectural finishes and liner formwork
Project capabilities
We build structural retaining walls with reinforcing, waterproofing tie-ins, and drainage to meet site design needs from podiums to infrastructure.
What's included
- Geotechnical engineering coordination
- Excavation and site preparation
- Footing installation
- Formwork construction
- Reinforcement placement per plans
- Concrete placement and finishing
- Drainage system installation
- Waterproofing application
- Backfill coordination
- Engineering inspection coordination
- Complete as-built documentation
Common project scenarios
- Developer creating level parking areas from sloped commercial site
- Property owner building retaining wall to support building pad expansion
- Retail center needing walls for grade separation between parking levels
- Industrial site requiring walls for stormwater detention and site grading
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of retaining walls do you construct?
- We construct cast-in-place concrete walls with reinforcement, gravity wall systems, anchored walls, and MSE (mechanically stabilized earth) systems. Wall type selection depends on height, soil conditions, loading requirements, and site constraints.
- How high can you build retaining walls?
- Our crews regularly construct walls up to 25-30 feet tall. Taller walls require specialized engineering and may utilize tiered systems or soil anchors. We work from your engineer's designs to deliver the specified wall system.
- Do you handle engineering for retaining walls?
- We coordinate with geotechnical and structural engineers who design the wall system based on soil reports and loading requirements. Our scope includes construction from approved engineered plans, with all work inspected and approved by the engineer of record.
- What drainage systems do you install with retaining walls?
- We install geocomposite drainage panels, perforated pipe systems, weep holes, and waterproofing membranes as specified by your engineer. Proper drainage is critical for long-term wall performance and is included in our construction scope.