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New engineered retaining walls built to hold back soil, level your slope, and last for decades.
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Fast diagnosis and repair of leaning, bowing, or cracked walls before they fail.
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Full tear-out of failed railroad tie and timber walls, rebuilt in modern engineered block.
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Poured concrete and reinforced CMU walls for maximum strength on tall or high-load sites.
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Segmental block walls in Allan Block, Versa-Lok, Keystone, and Redi-Rock systems.
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Natural boulder and stacked-stone walls that blend structure with the landscape.
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Pressure-treated timber walls, an economical, natural-look option for lower grades.
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Hillside and erosion control that stops soil movement and protects your property.
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Proper drainage is the single biggest factor in whether a retaining wall survives.
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Removal of aging creosote railroad tie walls, rebuilt in modern engineered materials.
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Priority response for leaning, bulging, and collapsed walls before they take out the slope.
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Reach us by phone at (520) 467-5911 or fill out the estimate form. We get back to you within 24 hours, no commitment required.
Our Retaining Wall Contractor visits your property, evaluates the project, and provides a written quote before any work begins.
Our crew completes the retaining wall and leaves your property clean and tidy. Full cleanup is included.
Continuous training, professional equipment, meticulous and code-compliant work
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Tucson Retaining Wall is a team of local, fully insured professionals based in Tucson. We respond quickly in Tucson and surrounding areas with professional equipment suited to every job.
Free estimate, transparent pricing, no subcontracting. Tell us about your slope or wall. We'll handle the rest.
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“We needed a retaining wall for our desert backyard and these guys delivered. The crew of three had it done in two days, and they cleaned up so well you couldn't even tell they'd been digging back there. Our slope finally looks intentional instead of just eroding away.”
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“Had a natural stone wall built along our landscaping beds and it looks incredible. The boulders they sourced actually match the desert around here instead of looking like generic home store blocks.”
Boulder & Natural Stone Walls
“Our residential retaining wall came out solid and level, and the drainage they added behind it was a nice touch I didn't even know to ask for. Only gripe is they started a day later than scheduled, but the work itself was top notch.”
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“The stonework on our landscaping wall is genuinely beautiful, neighbors keep stopping to ask who did it. Fair price, and they finished right when they said they would.”
Boulder & Natural Stone Walls
“After two monsoon seasons of watching our desert yard wash downhill, we finally had a retaining wall put in and I wish we'd done it years ago. They built it to handle the runoff and explained the whole drainage setup so I actually understood it.”
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“Replaced our old crumbling wall with a new stone one and the difference is night and day. Crew was professional and hauled off all the old debris. Took about a week longer than quoted, but the finished wall is rock solid and looks great.”
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| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Segmental block wall (SRW) | Starting at $30/sq ft | Includes compacted base, block, gravel cores and basic drain; height and geogrid move the price. |
| Stuccoed CMU wall | Starting at $45/sq ft | Includes reinforced block core, stucco finish and footing; access and wall height move the price. |
| Boulder and natural stone wall | Starting at $55/sq ft | Includes granite boulders, gravel backfill and setting; boulder haul distance and slope access move the price. |
| Engineered or tall wall | On estimate | Walls above 4 feet or under surcharge need an on-site look, soil probe and possibly engineered drawings before pricing. |
| Travel | Included | In Tucson and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (520) 467-5911, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Drainage correction and weep hole repair | Starting at $1,500 | Clears blocked drainage, adds gravel and pipe, relieves pressure on a leaning wall face. |
| Cracked section rebuild and re-pointing | Starting at $2,200 | Rebuilds failed block or stone courses and re-points mortar to match the existing wall. |
| Tieback anchor installation | Starting at $3,500 | Anchors a bowed or rotated wall back toward plumb, priced by wall length and soil. |
| Footing repair and underpinning | On estimate | Settled or clay-shifted footings need an on-site look before a number is given. |
| Travel | Included | In Tucson and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (520) 467-5911, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Standard tear-out and rebuild | Starting at $35/sq ft | Includes demolition, haul-away, new footing, gravel backfill, and drain pipe for a typical wall. |
| Tall or surcharge wall | Starting at $55/sq ft | Engineered wall carrying a driveway or structure, with design, permit, and inspection time included. |
| Railroad tie or timber replacement | Starting at $40/sq ft | Rotted tie removal, disposal, and rebuild in block or boulder, priced by length and access. |
| Complex or large-scale job | On estimate | Tiered walls, steep foothills lots, and caliche excavation need an on-site look before pricing. |
| Travel | Included | In Tucson and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (520) 467-5911, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Poured concrete retaining wall | Starting at $35/sq ft | Includes engineered footing, rebar, forms and pour; height and footing depth move the price. |
| Reinforced CMU block wall | Starting at $32/sq ft | Grout-filled block with rebar and stucco finish; wall height and surcharge load affect cost. |
| Tiered or engineered tall wall | On estimate | Needs an on-site look for soil, footing design and engineered drawings before pricing. |
| Drainage and weep hole package | Starting at $8/sq ft | Gravel backfill, weep holes and footing drain; caliche and clay sites may need more work. |
| Travel | Included | In Tucson and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (520) 467-5911, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Garden terrace wall (up to 3 ft) | Starting at $25/sq ft | Includes base prep, block, cap and drainage gravel for low walls in open yards. |
| Hillside or tiered wall | Starting at $35/sq ft | Adds geogrid, deeper base and machine access planning for sloped foothill lots. |
| Wall with full drainage system | Starting at $30/sq ft | Includes gravel, filter fabric and outlet pipes for wash-adjacent or clay-heavy ground. |
| Complex or large-scale job | On estimate | Tall walls, engineered drawings and tight access need an on-site look before pricing. |
| Travel | Included | In Tucson and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (520) 467-5911, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dry-stacked boulder wall (low terrace) | Starting at $25/sq ft | Includes base prep, native rock, and drain rock behind the face for walls under three feet. |
| Mortared river rock wall | Starting at $45/sq ft | Includes structural core, mortar, weep points, and stone matching for visible architectural walls. |
| Machine-placed granite boulder wall | Starting at $55/sq ft | Includes excavator placement, pinned face stones, and full drainage on taller slope retention jobs. |
| Tiered boulder terraces | On estimate | Tier count, bench planting, and slope grade need an on-site look before we quote. |
| Travel | Included | in Tucson and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (520) 467-5911, no obligation to book |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
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| Low timber terrace (under 3 ft) | Starting at $20/sq ft | Includes pressure-treated timbers, gravel backfill, filter fabric, and haul-off of old material |
| Post-and-panel timber wall | Starting at $28/sq ft | Posts set in compacted gravel, horizontal timbers, and drainage routed away from footing |
| Deadman-anchored or tiered wall | Starting at $35/sq ft | Includes buried anchors and stepped tiers where slope pressure or height demands it |
| Old tie wall removal and rebuild | On estimate | Needs an on-site look at soil, access, and how much of the old wall has heaved |
| Travel | Included | In Tucson and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (520) 467-5911, no obligation to book |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
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| Site assessment and written estimate | Free | On-site slope review, soil probe and written scope, no obligation to book. |
| Small wash-bank or slope repair | Starting at $2,500 | Toe protection, minor regrading and surface rock, priced by slope length and access. |
| Terraced wall with geogrid | Starting at $8,500 | Engineered terraces, geogrid layers and drainage, price rises with wall height and length. |
| Full hillside stabilization system | On estimate | Multi-tier walls, boulder toe and drainage swales need an on-site look before quoting. |
| Travel | Included | In Tucson and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (520) 467-5911, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| French drain and gravel backfill | Starting at $2,500 | Includes excavation, perforated pipe, washed gravel, filter fabric, and outlet tie-in on an accessible wall. |
| Weep holes and backfill rebuild | Starting at $1,800 | Coring weep holes and replacing failed backfill on block or stucco walls with moderate access. |
| Waterproofing and surface diversion | Starting at $3,200 | Membrane on the back face plus grading and swales above the wall on hillside lots. |
| Complex or large-scale job | On estimate | Tall tiered walls, caliche excavation, or long outlet runs need an on-site look before pricing. |
| Travel | Included | In Tucson and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (520) 467-5911, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Standard tie wall replacement | Starting at $35/sq ft | Includes demolition, haul-away, gravel backfill, drain pipe, and new segmental block wall face. |
| Stuccoed CMU replacement | Starting at $48/sq ft | Grouted block wall finished to match house stucco, with full drainage behind the wall. |
| Natural stone or boulder replacement | Starting at $55/sq ft | Mortared or dry-stacked stone with gravel backfill, priced by stone type and wall height. |
| Complex or large-scale job | On estimate | Tall walls, surcharge walls, tight access, and engineered designs need an on-site look first. |
| Travel | Included | In Tucson and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (520) 467-5911, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Leaning wall stabilization with tieback anchors | Starting at $2,500 | Includes anchor installation and plumb correction on a sound footing, price rises with wall height and anchor count. |
| Drainage correction and pressure relief | Starting at $2,800 | Includes gravel, filter fabric, and weep paths, cost moves with wall length and access behind the wall. |
| Partial rebuild of a collapsed section | Starting at $3,500 | Includes removal, new base and footing, and material matching, price depends on run length and block type. |
| Complex or large-scale job | On estimate | Tall walls, surcharge loads, and hillside lots need an on-site look and possibly engineered drawings before pricing. |
| Travel | Included | In Tucson and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (520) 467-5911, no obligation to book. |
Indicative rates, actual cost varies with project size, materials, and site access. Free personalized estimate within 24h.
Homeowners searching for a retaining wall contractor near me in Tucson need a crew that understands how walls actually behave in this desert basin. Tucson Retaining Wall connects you with a network of fully insured local contractors who install, repair, and replace retaining walls on sloped and hillside residential lots across the region. From the broad valley floor up into the Santa Catalina and Tucson Mountain foothills, we work with the conditions that define wall performance here: expansive clay that swells with moisture, decomposed granite that shifts underfoot, and caliche hardpan that traps water instead of letting it drain.
Saturated backfill and poor drainage are the number one wall killer in this climate, and our crews build and repair with that reality in mind. We serve Tucson, South Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita, and the surrounding communities, whether you need a new wall on a cut-and-fill lot or a failing wall stabilized before the next monsoon. To discuss your slope, call (520) 467-5911 or request a free estimate.
Most retaining wall failures in Tucson start with water. When backfill stays saturated, hydrostatic pressure pushes against the wall face, and expansive clay soils swell as they absorb moisture, adding load the wall was never designed to carry. That pressure is what causes walls to lean and bow, and it is why a small lean should never be ignored: each season of monsoon rain pushes the wall further out of plumb, the footing takes on stress it cannot shed, and a repairable wall becomes a collapse waiting to happen.
Cracking and bulging block, clogged or missing weep holes, failed French drains, and undersized footings with poor compaction all point to the same underlying problems. Walls that sink and settle were often built on soil that was never properly prepared, while walls that slide or collapse after heavy rain usually lacked drainage aggregate, filter fabric, and a functioning gravel backfill. Our Retaining Wall Repair crews address the cause, not just the symptom, and for walls already shifting we offer dedicated Leaning & Collapsed Wall Repair.
If you are seeing movement, cracks, or water pooling behind a wall, call (520) 467-5911 for an assessment. Catching a lean early is almost always less expensive than rebuilding, and our network of insured local contractors can advise on repair versus replacement before the next storm season.
The right material depends on the site, the height, and the load the wall must carry. Segmental retaining walls (SRW) using Allan Block, Versa-Lok, or Keystone systems offer flexibility and clean lines for most residential applications, while poured concrete and reinforced CMU deliver strength for taller walls and surcharge loads. Boulder and natural stone walls suit hillside lots and desert landscapes, and pressure-treated timber remains an option for low walls, though homeowners should understand that timber has a shorter service life here than masonry. For taller walls, geogrid reinforcement ties the wall into the retained soil, and every wall we build includes proper drainage.
Explore Block & Segmental Retaining Walls, Concrete Retaining Walls, Boulder & Natural Stone Walls, and Timber Retaining Walls to compare options, or ask us which system fits your slope.
Retaining walls are typically quoted per square foot of wall face, and the final figure depends on several factors: the material selected, wall height, excavation and drainage requirements, site access for equipment, and whether engineered drawings are needed. Because every slope and soil profile is different, typical ranges vary widely, and final pricing depends on site conditions. We encourage homeowners to review our pricing page for general guidance, then request a free estimate so we can assess your specific site and provide an accurate quote.
Permit requirements for retaining walls vary by jurisdiction. In most jurisdictions, walls over about four feet (measured from the footing) commonly require a permit, but thresholds vary by city, and a permit plus engineered drawings is often needed for taller walls or walls supporting a surcharge such as a driveway or structure. Setback and property-line rules may also apply. Requirements vary, so always verify with the Tucson building or planning department before starting your project. For help understanding what your project may involve, contact us.
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