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Retaining Walls & Concrete Masonry

Stop erosion, level your yard, and add structure to your property with a professionally built retaining wall.

Concrete masonry and retaining wall construction in Aiken, SC
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Why Retaining Walls Are More Than Just Decoration

Retaining walls do serious work. They hold back soil, prevent erosion, manage water runoff, and create usable flat areas on sloped properties. Without a retaining wall, hillside yards lose soil after every heavy rain. Flower beds wash away. Driveways and patios get undercut. Over time, the damage gets worse and more expensive to fix.

At Premier Aiken Concrete, we build retaining walls that are engineered to handle the pressure of the soil behind them. Every wall we build includes proper drainage, a solid footing, and reinforcement where needed. We do not build walls that lean, crack, or fail after a few years.

Whether you need a small garden wall, a terraced hillside, or a tall structural wall to support a driveway or building pad, we have the skills and equipment to get it done right.

Retaining Wall and Masonry Options

We offer several types of retaining walls and masonry work to suit different needs and budgets:

  • Poured concrete retaining walls for maximum strength and longevity
  • Concrete block (CMU) walls with various finish options and cap styles
  • Segmental retaining walls using interlocking block systems
  • Decorative masonry walls with stone or brick veneer finishes
  • Terraced wall systems for steep slopes that need multiple levels
  • Seating walls and planter walls that double as landscape features

Every retaining wall includes a proper footing, drainage system behind the wall, and backfill that allows water to escape without building up pressure. These details are what keep a wall standing for decades.

Built for Aiken's Soil and Weather

Aiken's clay soil is one of the trickiest materials to build against. It holds water, expands when wet, and puts enormous pressure on retaining walls. Many walls in this area fail because the builder did not account for the soil conditions or did not install proper drainage behind the wall.

We design every retaining wall for the specific conditions at your property. That means soil assessment, proper drainage planning, and the right type of wall for the height and load it needs to support. For walls over 4 feet tall, we work with engineered plans to make sure everything meets structural requirements and local codes.

Premier Aiken Concrete has been building retaining walls and masonry structures across Aiken, SC for years. If your project also includes a patio or outdoor living area behind the wall, our patio installation team can coordinate both projects for a seamless result.

Frequently Asked Questions

In Aiken, retaining walls over 4 feet tall generally require a building permit and may need engineered drawings. Smaller walls under 4 feet typically do not require a permit, but it depends on the location and purpose. We will check local requirements for your specific project and handle the permit process if needed.

A properly built concrete retaining wall can last 50 years or more. The key factors are the footing depth, reinforcement, drainage system, and the quality of the concrete mix. Walls that fail early almost always have one of these elements missing. We build every wall to last, which is why we do not skip any steps in the process.

A retaining wall can be a key part of a drainage solution, but it is not the only piece. We often combine retaining walls with grading work, French drains, and surface drainage to create a complete water management system. During the consultation, we will assess your drainage issues and recommend the best approach for your property.