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Grade walkthrough
Review the slope, elevation change, intended use and the areas above and below the wall.
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Retaining walls that hold the slope and recover the yard.
Retaining walls planned around the slope, soil, water, base and usable space on both sides.
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Is this the right page?
This is for you if
- A slope is losing soil or limiting usable yard space
- An old landscape wall is leaning, separating or washing out
- The slope needs a wall near a patio, lawn or bed
- Water needs to be considered with the wall from the start
- You want the lawn around the wall fixed when the job is done
This is not the page if
- You need interior foundation repair
- You need a wall placed across an unconfirmed property boundary
- The property is outside Gwinnett County or North Atlanta
- You want a material-only quote without grade and water review
A wall is a ground-and-water decision before it is a block decision.
Theslopekeepssendingsoiltowardthelawn.Watercollectsbehindtheoldwallaftereveryheavyrain.Thegradechanges,butthereisnocleanwaytomovebetweenlevels.Avisibleleanistreatedlikeacosmeticproblem.
The walkthrough starts with what the wall supports, how water moves and what the finished grades need to become.
What a retaining wall project can include.
We plan the wall and the ground work behind it together.
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Water path
Find where water runs, where it sits and how it needs to move around the wall.
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Excavation
Open the work area and remove material according to the agreed wall approach.
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Base preparation
Prepare the supporting base before the visible wall courses are installed.
05
Wall system
Choose block or stone, plus the caps, curves and steps.
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Drainage behind the wall
Add the stone, pipe or other drainage the wall needs.
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Backfill and grade
Rebuild the ground on both sides to the planned height and slope.
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Fix the ground around it
Repair the agreed lawn, beds or patio edges disturbed by the work.
Grade walkthrough
Not included: Interior foundation work, Work across an unconfirmed property line, Fence replacement unless included, Engineering or permits not listed in the plan.
Not sure which of these the property needs? That is what the walkthrough is for.
Free EstimateHow a retaining wall project works.
Slope, water and use set the approach before the finish is selected.
First
Share the slope
Send the address, photos, what is moving or failing and what you want the area to support.
Walkthrough
Check the slope and water
LMB checks the height change, runoff, access and the ground around the new wall.
Before work
Write down the plan
We list the digging, base, wall, drainage, backfill, lawn repair and anything not included.
On site
Build below the finish
The work proceeds from excavation and base through drainage, wall courses and backfill.
Finish
Reconnect the yard
The surrounding grade and agreed lawn, bed or hardscape edges are restored.
Ground work and wall planning.
Wall length alone cannot price the ground behind it.
Height, digging, soil, access, drainage, block choice and lawn repair all change the price. LMB checks them before pricing the wall.
What sets the number
- Length and heightThe wall dimensions, curves, corners, steps and elevation change.
- ExcavationExisting wall removal, soil movement and space available to work.
- Water managementDrainage components and how runoff moves through the finished grade.
- MaterialBlock or stone choice, caps, curves and steps.
- Lawn and bed repairThe lawn, beds, patio edges and access route included in the plan.
What to compare in a wall quote.
The visible face is only one part of the work.
- Replace only the leaning sectionThat may fit a localized failure. The walkthrough should still review the water and grade affecting it.
- Choose the block firstThe look matters, but the slope, base and drainage decide how the wall must be built.
- Treat water as separate workDrainage belongs in the wall conversation because the wall changes how soil and runoff move.
- Compare full quotesDigging, base, drainage, backfill, finish and lawn repair show what each quote includes.
Skip the second attempt. Start with the walkthrough.
Free EstimateFrom LMB customers.
Exact quotes as published. Reviews are for LMB projects and are not presented as service-specific endorsements.
Swipe or scroll to read every review.
They were professional, showed up on time, and paid attention to every detail. The results came out even better than I expected.
They did a great job installing sod, painting our fence, mulching and trimming up our bushes. They are super communicative and very polite.
LMB just completed my yard and it looks AMAZING! They were polite on time responsive to my questions and completed the job with hustle and purpose!
From the initial quote to the final walkthrough, their service was incredibly professional and, importantly, very affordable. A special shout-out goes to Bernardo, who was assigned to our project.
Retaining wall questions
Anything else, ask on the walkthrough.
We check the water path for every wall and write the needed drainage into the plan.
Gwinnett County.Bring the property.We'll bring the plan.
Tell us what you want fixed. LMB will look at the property, listen to what matters to you, and explain the work, price and next steps.
- Property and locationWhere it is and what kind of property it is.
- What needs attentionThe lawn, the water, the grade, the structure, or all of it.
- Care or improvementRegular lawn care, a one-time project, or both.
