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Retaining walls across Pittsburgh

From the South Hills to the North Side, Pittsburgh yards are steep. Request a new wall, a repair or a rebuild anywhere in the city and get a free written estimate.

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Hillside yards in Pittsburgh

Whether you live on the South Side Slopes or in a brick house in Brookline, chances are part of your yard sits on a slope. Many older Pittsburgh homes have stone, block or railroad-tie walls that were built decades ago without much drainage. The right fix depends on the wall, the soil and what sits above it, not the zip code.

South Hills (Brookline, Beechview, Carrick)Hilly streets where many yards drop off sharply toward the sidewalk or alley.

Mt. Washington & Duquesne HeightsSteep lots on the bluff where holding back soil is part of owning the home.

South Side SlopesHouses stacked up the hillside, often with older stone or block walls.

North Side (Brighton Heights, Perry, Spring Hill)Older neighborhoods with original walls that may be leaning or crumbling.

East End (Squirrel Hill, Highland Park, Point Breeze)Established yards with terraced gardens and walls along driveways.

Lawrenceville, Polish Hill & BloomfieldTight city lots where a short wall can make a sloped backyard usable.

West End (Elliott, Crafton Heights, Westwood)Hillside homes where water running downhill puts pressure on walls.

Greenfield, Hazelwood & Lincoln PlaceA mix of older and newer homes on rolling, sometimes steep ground.

Also welcome: requests from nearby Mt. Lebanon, Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair, Ross, Shaler, McCandless, Wexford, Cranberry, Monroeville, Penn Hills.

Retaining wall services in Pittsburgh

Retaining Wall InstallationNew block, stone or timber walls to hold back a steep yard, level a patio area or support a driveway.Retaining Wall RepairLeaning, bulging, cracked or crumbling walls, loose blocks and stone, and walls with water problems behind them.Retaining Wall ReplacementTear out an old, failing or rotting wall and rebuild it with a proper base, drainage and long-lasting materials.Wall DrainageFrench drains, drain pipe, weep holes and gravel behind walls so water stops pushing your wall over.

Contractor registration in Pennsylvania

Home improvement contractors in Pennsylvania register with the Office of Attorney General. Ask any contractor for their registration number and proof of insurance before work begins, and call PA 811 (Pennsylvania One Call) before anyone digs.

Pittsburgh retaining wall FAQ

Do you cover suburbs outside the city?

Yes, requests from Mt. Lebanon, Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair, Ross, Shaler, McCandless, Wexford, Cranberry, Monroeville, Penn Hills and the rest of Allegheny County are welcome. Choose your area in the form and a contractor covering it will follow up.

Is the permit process different in the suburbs?

Often, yes. Inside city limits, permits go through the City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections. Each township and borough in Allegheny County has its own code office and rules. See retaining wall permits in Pittsburgh.

My yard is very steep and hard to reach. Is that a problem?

Not usually, but it can change how the work is done and what it costs. Mention stairs, narrow side yards or alley-only access in your notes so the contractor can plan for it.