Services
Retaining Wall Replacement
Leaning and failed walls torn out and rebuilt with the drainage that keeps them standing.
- Licensed & Insured VA License # 2705193734
- 5-Year Workmanship Warranty On every job we build
- 4.9 on Google 90 reviews
- Family-Owned Since 2009 Northern Virginia & DC
- Our Own Crew Never subcontracted
- ICPI Certified Installer Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute
Why retaining walls fail, and how we rebuild them
A retaining wall holds back soil and has to let water out. Most walls that lean, bulge, or crack were built without drainage, so water builds up behind them until they push over. Old railroad-tie and dry-stacked walls fail the same way.
We take the old wall out, dig a proper footing, and set a base course sized to the height and slope. Perforated drain pipe goes in behind the wall, wrapped in fabric and backfilled with clean stone in compacted lifts. Then the wall goes up in segmental block, stone veneer, or natural stone, capped level.
What does retaining wall replacement cost?
Height and length matter most. What moves the price:
- Length and height of the wall
- Removing the old wall and the soil behind it
- Material: segmental block, stone veneer, or natural stone
- Drainage pipe and stone backfill
- Steps, curves, tiers, or caps
- Access for equipment
Every job is priced after we see it. The estimate is free, and we walk you through the options before you commit to anything.
Recent work
What customers say
★★★★★
We contracted with Summit to replace the retaining wall around our pool then had them replace the retaining wall in our front yard.
★★★★★
Replaced an old driveway and retaining wall in our N. Arlington home. They built two beautiful replacement walls.
★★★★★
Rebuilding the retaining wall next to the basement stairs. Superb work that was completed efficiently and cleanly.
★★★★★
We are very pleased with our new driveway and retaining wall from Summit Home Improvements.
5-year workmanship warranty
Every job we build is covered for 5 years. If something fails because of how we built it, we come back and make it right.
- 15-year no-settlement warranty on paver installation
- Only paver brands with a lifetime manufacturer warranty
- Backed by a local, family-owned company in business since 2009
Retaining Wall Replacement: common questions
How much does it cost to replace a retaining wall?
Length, height, material, and how hard the old wall is to remove drive most of it. Every job is priced after we see it. The estimate is free, and we walk you through the options before you commit to anything.
Can a leaning retaining wall be repaired?
A short section can sometimes be reset. A wall that's leaning along its length usually has no drainage or footing, and it'll lean again unless it's rebuilt.
Why is drainage behind a wall so important?
Water trapped behind a wall pushes on it with far more force than dry soil. Drain pipe and stone backfill let it out, so the wall isn't holding back water.
What materials do you build walls in?
Segmental block, stone veneer over block, and natural stone. We'll show you options at the estimate.
Retaining Wall Replacement by town
Related services
- Drainage & GradingFrench drains, regrading, and permeable surfaces that move water away from the house.
- MasonryStone veneer, brick, and block. New work, re-pointing, and repairs to porches, columns, and walls.
- Front Steps & StoopsNew and rebuilt front steps, stoops, and landings in paver, flagstone, brick, and concrete.
We work across Northern Virginia and DC, including Vienna , Falls Church , Arlington , Fairfax , McLean , Alexandria , Reston , Herndon , Annandale , Burke and Centreville .
Get a free retaining wall estimate.
Or call (571) 340-6833