Retaining walls do not look complicated, its just staking blocks right? No, that is very, very wrong. To build a long lasting retaining wall the first step is lots of digging. They need a solid gravel foundation, buried blocks and clean 3/4 angular rocks for drainage behind the wall. In some circumstance they also require engineers to design them. It is always better to over build a retaining wall then under build it and have it fail. It is less expensive to build it properly the first time then to try to save a few dollars and have to replace it in a couple of years. When done properly retaining walls add a good looking, well built and long lasting addition to your home. Once the retaining wall is completed we can also finish up the area in front and above it with a variety of landscaping services such as new sod, landscaping rock or mulch.