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Serving Trenton, NJ and surrounding areas. (609) 913-9756
Washing slopes and aging walls cause real damage in Trenton. We build retaining walls with proper drainage and deep bases that hold through New Jersey winters.
Retaining wall construction in Trenton, NJ means building a structure that holds back soil on a slope so it does not wash, slide, or erode into your yard, driveway, or foundation. A straightforward residential wall - 20 to 40 feet long and 3 to 4 feet tall - usually takes two to four days on-site once the crew starts, plus time for permits if the wall clears the four-foot threshold.
The part you will never see after the job is done - the gravel and drainage pipe installed behind the wall - is often more important than the wall itself. Without it, water pressure builds up and pushes the wall out within a few seasons. Trenton's clay-heavy soils make this especially important, because clay holds water rather than letting it drain away. We build drainage into every wall we construct.
If your retaining wall is part of a larger yard project that includes new paved surfaces, our masonry restoration service handles existing stone or brick features that may need attention at the same time.
If you notice soil, mulch, or gravel migrating down a slope every time it rains hard, that is erosion in progress. Trenton's spring rain season accelerates this - what looks like a minor nuisance in April can become a significant loss of topsoil by June. A retaining wall stops that movement and keeps your landscaping where you put it.
If a wall on your property is tilting toward you, has visible cracks running through it, or has sections that bow outward, that wall is under stress it can no longer handle. Many Trenton homes have walls built 50 or more years ago, often without proper drainage. Waiting usually makes the repair more expensive than catching it early.
If water collects against your home's foundation after a storm, a missing or failing retaining wall may be directing runoff toward your house. Over time, that pressure causes cracks, moisture intrusion, and basement water problems. A wall combined with proper grading redirects water before it reaches your foundation.
If you want to create a usable flat area on a sloped lot - a patio, a raised garden bed, a parking pad - you need a retaining wall to hold the soil in place behind it. Without one, the fill soil behind any flat area you build will eventually shift and undermine whatever sits on top.
We build new retaining walls and replace aging ones across Trenton and the surrounding area. Every project starts with an on-site assessment of the slope, soil, existing drainage, and any structures nearby that could be affected. From there we recommend the right material - natural stone, concrete block, or poured concrete - based on the look you want, the height and length required, and your budget. For yard projects that need walls and large paved surfaces together, our concrete block walls service extends the same construction approach to freestanding wall structures around the property.
Behind every wall we build, we install a gravel drainage layer and perforated pipe to carry water away before it builds up as pressure. We dig the base below the frost line so freeze-thaw cycles do not push the wall out of position. If the wall requires a permit - which it does in Trenton for walls taller than four feet - we file with the city and coordinate the final inspection. Cleanup and backfill are included in every job.
For yards with erosion, slopes, or planned flat spaces - built to last and designed for Trenton conditions.
For aging or failing walls on older Trenton properties - tearout, proper drainage upgrade, and new construction.
For homeowners who want a classic, high-character look that fits Trenton's historic neighborhoods.
For homeowners who need strength, durability, and a clean finish at a cost-effective price point.
For all wall projects - gravel layer and perforated pipe behind every wall, included as standard.
For walls over four feet in Trenton - we pull the permit and coordinate the city inspection.
Trenton's four-season climate brings real stress to any wall built into the ground. Temperatures regularly drop below freezing from December through February, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles push against poorly built bases every winter. Much of Trenton's residential housing was built in the early-to-mid 20th century, and many properties have walls that are 50, 60, or more years old - often built from fieldstone or brick without modern drainage behind them. Parts of Trenton and Mercer County also sit on clay-rich soils that hold water rather than draining it, which puts more pressure on any wall during wet seasons. Spring rain in the Delaware River valley adds to that load, and an older wall that was undersized or underdrained will show the effects. Building or replacing a wall with drainage done right is what keeps it standing for the next generation of owners.
We build retaining walls for homeowners in Bristol, PA and Bordentown, NJ, where many of the same soil conditions and older housing stock create the same erosion and drainage challenges as Trenton proper.
We respond within 1 business day and come to see the site in person before giving any numbers. We look at the slope, the soil, existing walls, and how water moves through the area. You get a written estimate that breaks out materials, labor, drainage, and permits.
Walls taller than four feet in Trenton require a city permit. We file the application in our name and track approval - typically one to two weeks. We also contact NJ 811 to have underground utilities marked before any digging starts.
The crew excavates the area, compacts the base below frost depth, and builds the wall from the ground up. Behind the wall, they install gravel and drainage pipe to manage water pressure. Depending on scope, this phase takes two to five days on-site.
Once the wall is complete, we backfill disturbed soil and clean up all debris. If a permit was required, we coordinate the city inspector visit and are on-site for the review. You receive confirmation once inspection is passed.
Written quotes, permit handling included, no obligation.
(609) 913-9756We install gravel and perforated drainage pipe behind every retaining wall as standard practice. Skipping that step is the most common reason walls fail within a few seasons. In Trenton's clay soils, good drainage is not optional.
We excavate below the frost line on every project so freeze-thaw cycles do not push the wall out of position over time. A wall with a shallow base looks fine in fall and starts leaning by spring - we build to avoid that.
Many Trenton properties have walls that were built without proper drainage or with materials that are now at the end of their life. We have replaced enough of them to know what to look for and how to fix the underlying problems - not just put a new face on an old failure.
We pull permits in our name, file with the City of Trenton, and coordinate the final inspection. You do not have to navigate the city permit process yourself. The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs requires contractor registration for all residential work - you can verify ours before we start.
Every retaining wall we build starts with an honest site assessment and ends with a written warranty. We coordinate utility marking through NJ 811 before any digging starts, and we are happy to share references from Trenton and Mercer County homeowners who can speak to the quality of our work. Learn more about retaining wall standards from the American Society of Landscape Architects.
Repair and restore existing stone or brick features on your property at the same time as a new wall project.
Learn MoreFreestanding block wall construction for privacy, boundaries, or structural applications around your property.
Learn MoreErosion gets worse every wet season - reach out now for a free estimate and get your project on the schedule.