Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Allegheny County
Retaining walls for Pittsburgh hillsides
Steep yard? Leaning or cracked wall? Soil washing onto the driveway? Tell us about your yard and get a free written estimate from a local retaining wall contractor.
- Free written estimates
- New walls, repairs & rebuilds
- Block, stone & timber
Services
New walls, repairs, rebuilds and drainage
Retaining Wall Installation
New block, stone or timber walls to hold back a steep yard, level a patio area or support a driveway.
Learn moreRetaining Wall Repair
Leaning, bulging, cracked or crumbling walls, loose blocks and stone, and walls with water problems behind them.
Learn moreRetaining Wall Replacement
Tear out an old, failing or rotting wall and rebuild it with a proper base, drainage and long-lasting materials.
Learn moreWall Drainage
French drains, drain pipe, weep holes and gravel behind walls so water stops pushing your wall over.
Learn moreNot sure what you need?
What’s going on with your yard?
Pick the closest match to read more, or just describe it in the quote form. You don’t need to know the technical terms.
Why local specialists
Pittsburgh hills need Pittsburgh know-how
Pittsburgh is built on hills
Steep lots, clay soil and plenty of rain and snow put real pressure on the ground behind a wall. Walls here have to be built for that.
Registered, insured contractors
Pennsylvania home improvement contractors register with the Attorney General. Ask any contractor for their registration number and proof of insurance.
Drainage done right
Water is the main reason walls fail. Gravel backfill, drain pipe and proper grading behind the wall matter as much as the blocks you see.
Written estimates, no pressure
Describe your yard once. You get a free written estimate and decide whether to go ahead. No obligation.
Areas served
Serving homes across Pittsburgh
Retaining wall installation and repair for every part of the city. Nearby Mt. Lebanon, Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair, Ross, Shaler, McCandless, Wexford, Cranberry, Monroeville, Penn Hills requests are welcome too.
How it works
Three steps to a solid wall
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Tell us about your yard
Use the short form: what’s going on, roughly how tall and long the wall is, and where you are in Pittsburgh.
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Get a free written estimate
A local retaining wall contractor reviews your request, looks at the site and follows up by your preferred contact method.
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Build or repair
Approve the work when you’re ready. The contractor handles the base, drainage and wall, and helps with any permit the job needs.
Guides
Retaining wall know-how for Pittsburgh homeowners
Retaining Wall Cost in Pittsburgh: What Drives the Price
What goes into a retaining wall estimate in Pittsburgh, the factors that raise or lower cost, and what a fair written quote should include.
When Do You Need a Retaining Wall? Slopes, Erosion and Driveways
The signs a sloped Pittsburgh yard needs a retaining wall, when a wall is overkill, and how to tell a wall that is starting to fail.
Retaining Wall Permits in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
A plain-English look at when a retaining wall needs a permit in the City of Pittsburgh and in Allegheny County townships and boroughs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Pittsburgh?
Low garden walls often don’t, but taller walls and walls that hold up a driveway, a building or a neighbor’s yard usually do, and may need an engineer. Rules differ between the City of Pittsburgh and each township or borough. See retaining wall permits in Pittsburgh.
What areas do you serve?
Homes across the City of Pittsburgh, from the South Hills and Mt. Washington to the North Side, East End and West End. Requests from nearby Mt. Lebanon, Bethel Park, Ross, Shaler, McCandless, Cranberry, Monroeville and the rest of Allegheny County are welcome too. See areas served.
How much does a retaining wall cost in Pittsburgh?
It depends on height, length, material, yard access and drainage, so we don’t publish a price list. Read what drives the price, and every request gets a free written estimate.
Can my leaning wall be repaired, or does it need replacing?
It depends on how much of the wall is moving and why. Small sections and drainage problems can often be repaired; walls failing along their whole length usually need rebuilding. See retaining wall repair.
What material should I choose?
Concrete block is the most common and is designed for drainage. Natural stone looks great and lasts. Timber is cheaper but suits only low walls. The contractor can help you weigh the options.
Is there a phone number?
Requests are taken through the online form so the contractor has the details they need. Choose phone call or text as your preferred contact method and they will reach out that way.