Engineered Limestone Wall
Shepherd Mountain, Austin
More than half this property was too steep to use. About 200 feet of engineered limestone wall on a massive concrete footing created a level yard where the kids now play. 2 weeks, ~$50k.
Retaining Walls · Terracing · Grading
We design and build retaining walls, terraced yards and outdoor spaces that turn steep or unusable land into property you can actually enjoy.
The Opportunity
Steep grades, erosion and uneven ground limit how you use your property. We design and build walls and terraces that turn difficult elevation into level, usable outdoor space.
Real Transformation
Clarion Cove in West Lake Hills: a slope held up by mismatched rubble walls, rebuilt into tiered limestone terraces and a level lawn.
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Our Services
We design and build walls, terraces and drainage that make your property more usable and more enjoyable.
Explore our servicesNatural stone, limestone, block and engineered systems designed around your property.
Turn steep grades into level, usable tiers for lawns, beds and patios.
Catch basins, drain lines and wall drainage that move water away from what you build.
Patios, stairways, lawns and planting designed around the new levels.
Featured Projects
Shepherd Mountain, Austin
More than half this property was too steep to use. About 200 feet of engineered limestone wall on a massive concrete footing created a level yard where the kids now play. 2 weeks, ~$50k.
Shepherd Mountain, Austin
A sloped yard terraced with limestone walls, steel edging and new planting, turning the slope into a landscaped feature.
West Lake Hills
A failing hillside rebuilt as tiered chopped-limestone terraces above the pool. 3 months, $260k.
Read the project story →Types of Walls We Build
Different sites call for different systems. We choose the wall around your terrain, drainage, engineering needs and the look you want.
Our most common wall. Natural limestone fits the Hill Country, has real mass and gets better looking as it weathers.
Stone set without mortar for a natural, rustic look that blends into the landscape.
Engineered block systems built for height and load, with footings and drainage designed for the site.
Thin-profile weathering steel with a crisp, architectural edge.
Several shorter walls instead of one tall one. Each tier holds less pressure and leaves room to plant.
We’ll walk the site with you and recommend the right system for the slope, the load and the look.
Our Process
Tell us about your property and what you want it to do.
We walk the land: grade, soil, drainage and equipment access.
Wall layout, materials and a written proposal. Engineered drawings when the wall needs them.
Drainage first, then footings and walls, with updates along the way.
Final walkthrough and our 2-year workmanship warranty.
Answers You Can Count On
Straight answers on cost, timelines, permits and drainage.
Cost is driven by wall height, linear footage, materials, drainage and whether engineered drawings are required. A garden-level limestone wall prices very differently from tiered terracing with engineered footings, so we give you a detailed written proposal after a site visit covering scope, materials, timeline and every cost.
A single wall on a straightforward site typically takes one to two weeks of construction once materials and permits are in hand. Multi-level terracing, engineered walls or heavy grading usually take three to six weeks, and full hillside rebuilds longer. You get a timeline in the proposal.
In most Austin-area jurisdictions, walls up to four feet of retained height can usually be built without an engineer’s stamp. Taller walls, or walls with a driveway, pool or structure above them, need engineered drawings. We work with structural engineers regularly and handle that coordination for you.
Every wall gets a gravel drainage layer behind it, filter fabric to keep soil out of that layer, and weep holes or perforated drain pipe to relieve water pressure. Water trapped behind a wall is what causes most failures, so drainage is part of the structure, not an afterthought.
Natural limestone is our most common choice here; it fits the Hill Country and weathers well. We also build with concrete block for larger engineered walls, corten steel for a modern look, and dry-stack stone for lower garden walls.
We serve Austin, West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Steiner Ranch, Dripping Springs, and Spicewood. Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call.
Let’s Talk About Your Property
Tell us about your property. We’ll walk the site with you and tell you what it would take to make the slope work.