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Armor stone and retaining walls

Big stone for big grade changes, and for the places where the landscape needs a strong edge.

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Armor stone retaining wall beside a gravel drive

Armor stone is the right answer when a slope has to be held and you want it to look like it grew there. We build retaining walls, wide steps cut into a hillside, terraced garden beds and boulder features, and we handle the machine work ourselves.

We also build with timber and block when that suits the site better. A wall that holds the grade is a structural job, so the base, drainage and backfill get as much attention as the face you see.

Recent armor stone & retaining walls work

Armor stone retaining wall beside a gravel driveCurved armor stone wall in a rural yardArmor stone wall along a drivewayTerraced slope with timber retaining walls and new plantingsArmor stone retaining wall and lawnArmor stone steps and wall in a natural settingWide armor stone steps cut into a landscapeArmor stone fire pit seating areaArmor stone and plantings at a front entryInterlock patio with armor stone retaining wall and plantingsArmor stone wall under constructionSkid steer beside an armor stone wall in progressStone planter wall around a front-yard tree

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Common questions

What is armor stone?

Large, quarried rock, usually granite or limestone, used for retaining walls and steps. The size is what lets it hold a slope.

Can you build a wall on a steep slope?

Often, yes. We look at the grade, the drainage and the access when we visit the site.

Do you plant around the wall?

Yes. We can plant the beds around and above the wall once it is done.

Ready to talk about your project?

Send a few details and photos of your space. We'll get back to you with next steps and a free estimate.

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