Retaining Wall Contractors · Since 2008
Retaining Wall Contractors in Central Texas
Retaining wall installation, erosion control, and grade-change walls built for Central Texas soils and slopes.
The Problem
Slopes Move. Retaining Walls Stop Them.
Unstable slopes, eroding banks, and unusable grade changes cost you yard, driveway, and sometimes foundation. As experienced retaining wall contractors, we design and install retaining walls that hold soil in place, manage water, and turn awkward slopes back into usable land.
Retaining Wall Installation Done Right
We spec the wall to the site — block, stone, boulder, or concrete — and build in proper base, backfill, and drainage every time. That's why our retaining walls don't bulge, lean, or fail two seasons later.
What's Included
A retaining wall holds back soil so you can use ground that would otherwise be too steep. Here is what we build and how it fits with the rest of the site.
Wall Layout and Excavation
We mark the wall line, dig the footing trench, and cut back the slope to give room for the wall and drainage behind it.
Base and Leveling
A compacted base sets the first course dead level, which is what keeps the whole wall straight.
Wall Construction
Stone and block walls go up course by course, stepped and set to hold the soil behind them.
Drainage Behind the Wall
Gravel backfill and drain pipe relieve water pressure, which is the main reason walls lean and fail.
Backfill and Compaction
Soil behind the wall is placed and compacted in layers so it does not settle and pull the wall out of line.
Grading Around the Wall
The finished grade above and below the wall is shaped so water moves away instead of over or behind it.
How Retaining Walls Pair With Grading and Pad Work
Many walls we build are part of a bigger site plan. On a sloped lot, a wall lets us build a level house pad without an endless fill slope. On a hillside, walls break one steep grade into usable terraces. And when we are already doing land grading, it is often cheaper to build the wall at the same time than to come back later.
Problems We Fix
"The backyard is a hill we cannot use." "Dirt keeps washing down onto the patio." "The old wall is leaning." "We need a flat spot to build but the lot slopes."
Central Texas Ground Conditions
Behind a wall, Blackland Prairie clay around Waco, Hillsboro, and Temple holds water and swells, pushing hard against the back of the wall. Good drainage and free-draining backfill instead of clay are what keep walls standing in this soil.
In Bosque and Coryell counties, walls often sit on limestone. That gives a strong footing, but the rock has to be cut level, and runoff from cedar-covered slopes above needs to be directed around the wall.
What Affects the Cost
Retaining wall cost depends on wall length and height, the material, the amount of excavation, rock, drainage requirements, backfill, access for equipment and material, and any grading done alongside the wall.
Retaining Wall Contractors & Installation
Erosion Control, Grade Change & Landscape Retaining Walls
From short landscape walls to taller grade-change retaining walls behind house pads and driveways, we handle the full job — excavation, base, wall, drainage, and backfill.
- Segmental block retaining wall installation
- Boulder, rock, and stone retaining walls
- Concrete retaining walls for taller or heavy-load applications
- Erosion control and slope stabilization walls
- Grade-change and terraced retaining walls
- Engineered drainage behind every wall
How We Get It Done
Request a Service
Tell us about your project and property goals.
We Prep the Ground
Our crew arrives with the right equipment for the job.
Job Done Right
Stable, long-lasting results delivered on time.
Request a Service
Tell us about your project and property goals.
We Prep the Ground
Our crew arrives with the right equipment for the job.
Job Done Right
Stable, long-lasting results delivered on time.
Retaining Walls We've Built
Retaining wall installation projects across Central Texas — clean lines, solid drainage, built to hold.
Service Areas
Retaining Wall Contractors Near You
We provide retaining wall contractors across Central Texas and the surrounding areas. Find your city below for local service.
McLennan County
- Waco, TX
- Retaining Wall Contractors in McGregor, TX
- Woodway, TX
- Hewitt, TX
- Robinson, TX
- Bellmead, TX
- Lorena, TX
- Crawford, TX
- Moody, TX
- Retaining Wall Contractors in Mart, TX
- Bruceville-Eddy, TX
- West, TX
Coryell County
- Retaining Wall Contractors in Gatesville, TX
- Copperas Cove, TX
- Evant, TX
- Jonesboro, TX
- Oglesby, TX
- Pearl, TX
- Retaining Wall Contractors in Coryell County, TX
Bell County
- Retaining Wall Contractors in Killeen, TX
- Temple, TX
- Belton, TX
- Harker Heights, TX
- Nolanville, TX
- Salado, TX
- Troy, TX
- Little River-Academy, TX
Bosque County
- Retaining Wall Contractors in Clifton, TX
- Valley Mills, TX
- Meridian, TX
- Retaining Wall Contractors in Cranfills Gap, TX
- Iredell, TX
- Retaining Wall Contractors in Laguna Park, TX
- Walnut Springs, TX
Hill County
- Retaining Wall Contractors in Hillsboro, TX
- Itasca, TX
- Whitney, TX
- Abbott, TX
- Covington, TX
- Blum, TX
Johnson County
- Retaining Wall Contractors in Cleburne, TX
- Joshua, TX
- Godley, TX
- Rio Vista, TX
- Keene, TX
- Alvarado, TX
Navarro & Hamilton Counties
- Retaining Wall Contractors in Corsicana, TX
- Retaining Wall Contractors in Hico, TX
- Blooming Grove, TX
- Frost, TX
- Hamilton, TX
- Carlton, TX
Retaining Wall Installation FAQ
Common questions about retaining wall contractors, retaining wall installation, and erosion control walls in Central Texas.
01How much does retaining wall installation cost?
Retaining wall installation cost depends on wall height, length, material (block, stone, boulder, or concrete), how much excavation and grading is required, and whether the wall needs engineered drainage. A short landscape wall is very different from a tall grade-change retaining wall behind a house pad. We give free on-site quotes so the number matches the actual scope.
02What kind of retaining wall is best?
It depends on the job. Segmental block retaining walls are the go-to for most residential grade changes and landscape work. Boulder and stone walls fit well on ranch and rural properties. Poured or reinforced concrete retaining walls make sense for tall walls or heavy loads. As retaining wall contractors we spec the wall to the site, not the other way around.
03Do retaining walls need drainage behind them?
Yes — proper drainage is what separates a retaining wall that lasts from one that bulges and fails. We integrate gravel backfill, drainage stone, weep holes, or French drains behind every wall we build, based on wall height and soil conditions. Skipping drainage is the top reason DIY walls fail.
04How tall can a retaining wall be?
Segmental block walls up to about 4 ft usually don't require engineering; taller walls typically need engineered plans, geogrid reinforcement, or a switch to concrete. We build within manufacturer specs on shorter walls and coordinate with engineers on tall walls where structural design is required.
05Do you also handle the excavation and grading around the wall?
Yes. As excavating contractors, we handle the full package — excavation, cut-and-fill, base prep, wall construction, drainage, backfill, and finish grading. You don't have to line up separate crews for the dirt work and the wall.
Retaining Wall Contractors near you
Serving towns across Central Texas
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Gatesville, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in McGregor, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Killeen, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Clifton, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Hico, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Hillsboro, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Cleburne, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Corsicana, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Mart, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Bruceville-Eddy, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Cranfills Gap, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Laguna Park, TX
Hard Work. Honest Reviews.
We don’t just talk about quality work—we deliver it. See what Central Texas landowners, ranchers, and builders have to say.
“Great Company! We had several projects from shredding to brush/tree clearing. They really listened to what “our” needs were and bid accordingly… not just on what they wanted to do. They were honest, responsive, careful,…”
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“Luke and his team did a fantastic job on our roads which were heavily damaged due to a great deal of erosion. They fixed it the right way, communicating with us along the way to make sure we were fully satisfied with the…”
T.J. Estes
“My wife and I bought a house with a little land and the land was full of cedar trees. It was basically useless for anything. I contacted Luke to clear the land so it could be used, we were extremely happy with his work.…”
MARK MORA
Need a Retaining Wall Contractor?
Whether it's a landscape wall or a tall grade-change retaining wall behind a house pad, Mountain Movers Excavation delivers the excavation, wall build, and drainage as one package.