Retaining Wall Contractor in Joppa, MD
Retaining Walls That Hold a Joppa Hillside in Place
M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions LLC is a retaining wall contractor based in Joppa, run by the three brothers who started the company in 2016. We build taller walls that stop erosion and turn a sloped backyard into flat, usable ground, plus low garden walls that dress up the front of a house.
If you have been searching retaining wall construction near me because the hill behind the house keeps creeping toward the fence, call (410) 340-9403. The estimate is free.
What Goes into a Retaining Wall Built to Stay Put
A wall is only as good as what sits behind and below it. Block retaining wall construction and natural stone walls follow the same basics:
- A dug-out trench with a compacted gravel footing
- A first course set dead level, since every course above follows it
- Drainage stone and pipe behind the wall so water has a way out
- Backfill compacted in layers as the wall goes up
- Caps on top, or a seat-height wall you can actually sit on
Signs Your Yard Needs a Retaining Wall
Around Joppa and Fallston, plenty of lots back up to the stream valleys along the Little Gunpowder Falls, and those back slopes slide a little more every wet spring. Other calls we get:
- A yard too steep to mow
- Mulch beds washing onto the driveway after every storm
- A new patio with nowhere flat to go
- A pool deck planned on a sloped lot
- An old timber wall that is rotting and leaning
Rebuilding a Leaning Block or Stone Wall
A wall that has started to lean can often be rebuilt rather than replaced, and our wall and step repair work in Joppa covers that. We find out why it moved first, which is usually water or a weak base.
How We Plan and Build Each Retaining Wall
1. Free estimate: We look at how tall the slope is, where the water goes, and what you want the ground to do once it is level.
2. Plan the space: Some people want a terrace for a masonry outdoor kitchen, others a curved seat wall wrapped around a fire pit.
3. Layout and price: We lay out the wall, choose block, stone or concrete with you, and give you the price. See finished walls in our project gallery.
4. Build: Digging, then the footing and drainage, then the wall goes up course by course with backfill packed in behind it.
5. Walkthrough: When the last cap is on, we clean up and walk the wall with you.
What to Expect During Retaining Wall Installation
Segmental retaining wall construction, with interlocking block, rises fast once the base is right. The base is the one part we never hurry.
Retaining Wall Cost, Financing and Free Estimates
Every wall is priced after we see the slope
There is no flat price for a retaining wall. Height, length, how much soil it holds back and the material all move the number. Estimates are free and financing is offered. Most retaining wall builders around here also cut grass. We only build hardscape, from walls to patios, kitchens and fire features.
Retaining Walls from Joppa to Towson and Dundalk
At M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions LLC, we build retaining walls for homeowners in Joppa and throughout Harford and Baltimore County. Most calls we get start the same way. Soil shifting. Water pooling. A yard that just isn’t holding up. That’s usually where problems begin.
We serve:
Bel Air | White Marsh | Towson | Perry Hall | Middle River | Fallston | Joppatowne | Parkville | Rosedale | Overlea | Essex | Dundalk
Every property is different. The slope, the drainage, the pressure behind the wall. We build retaining walls that are made to last, not just look good.
If you’re nearby and need a reliable retaining wall contractor, we’re ready to take a look. Plenty of people find us by searching retaining wall construction near me from these towns, and the answer is more than likely yes.
Retaining Wall Questions We Hear in Harford County
Why would my yard need a retaining wall?
A wall holds back soil on a slope so it stops eroding, and it turns a hillside into flat ground you can use for a lawn, patio or garden. Low garden walls are mostly for looks and curb appeal.
What types of retaining walls do you build?
Concrete block, natural stone and concrete walls, from short garden borders to taller walls that hold a real grade.
How much does a retaining wall contractor charge in Joppa?
It depends on the wall's height, length and material, so we price it after seeing your yard. The estimate is free and financing is offered.
How long does retaining wall installation take?
It depends on the size of the wall and how much digging the slope needs. You get the dates before we start.
Can you fix a retaining wall that is leaning?
Often, yes. We look at why it moved, which is usually water or a weak base, and rebuild it so it does not happen again. Some walls in Joppa are better replaced than repaired, and we will tell you which yours is.
Get a Retaining Wall Contractor Out to Your Property
Tell us about the slope, the water and what you want the yard to do. Read who the brothers behind M.E.V. are, then book your free retaining wall estimate.
Or call (410) 340-9403 Monday to Friday 8 to 5 or Saturday 8 to noon.