Retaining walls in Arvada.
Level ground on a sloped lot.
A retaining wall holds back soil on a slope and turns it into level, usable ground. Alpha & Omega Landscapers builds them in timber, block, concrete and natural stone across Arvada and the northwest metro, from low planter walls to tiered walls on steep yards.
We also replace walls that are leaning or crumbling. The fix usually starts behind the wall, with drainage and base, not with the face you see.
Four ways to build one.
We build retaining walls in timber, block, concrete and natural stone. The slope, the load and the look you want decide which.
Timber
Timber walls and borders for low, natural-looking terraces and raised beds.
Block
Segmental block walls for terraces, planters and steps built into the wall.
Concrete
Poured concrete where a wall has to carry more load or a clean, modern line.
Natural stone
Boulder and stone walls that hold a slope and suit a rugged Colorado yard.
Replacing a wall that is failing.
We had the best experience with Chad and A&O landscaping replacing our 5 foot crumbling retaining wall, which was a big project for us… he and his crew showed up when they said they were going to, and got the project done on the timeline he promised.
Why build a retaining wall.
Most of the walls we build solve a problem first and look good second.
Stops erosion
A wall keeps soil on a slope from washing into the yard, the drive or the neighbor’s.
Makes level ground
Terraces turn a hillside into usable space for a patio, a lawn or a garden.
Holds up to freeze-thaw
Built with drainage behind it, a wall handles the freeze-thaw shifting that cracks weaker ones.
Looks finished from the street
A clean wall with planting in front of it changes how the whole house reads.
Questions about retaining walls.
Why do I need a retaining wall?
Retaining walls stop soil erosion on sloped ground and create level, usable space. In Colorado they also have to handle the freeze-thaw stresses that make landscapes shift.
Can you replace an old wall that is leaning or crumbling?
Yes. We take out failing walls and rebuild them, sometimes as a tiered wall like the one in the review above.
Which material should I choose?
It depends on the height of the slope, what the wall has to hold and the look you want. Timber suits low terraces, block and concrete handle more load, and natural stone fits a rugged yard.
When is the best time to build one?
Spring through early fall, scheduled to stay ahead of freeze-thaw cycles that can damage fresh work.
Free estimates, starting with a site visit.
Call Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, or send a few details online.