RK Preferred builds retaining walls, seat walls and steps in Matthews. In older neighborhoods the job is often replacing a timber wall that has rotted or started to lean with a block wall built to last.
Replacing a failing timber wall in Matthews
Timber walls at the end of their life are common in Matthews. We remove the old wall, excavate for the footing and build a block wall on a compacted gravel base, with drain pipe and gravel behind it, because water is what pushes walls over.
A wall and a new lawn
One of our Matthews projects pairs a retaining wall with new sod below the porch. Walls usually go with grading: once the wall holds the slope, the area around it is regraded and finished with topsoil, sod or planting.
Block we use
Retaining walls are Anchor Wall or Belgard. For seat walls and garden walls we most often use Belgard Weston Stone, plus Techo-Bloc Raffinato and Tremron Stonegate.
Working around mature trees
Older Matthews lots often have big trees near the slope. We plan the footing around root zones where possible and keep heavy equipment off them.
Questions from Matthews homeowners
Can you replace my timber wall?
Yes, with a block retaining wall built on a compacted base with drainage behind it.
Can you add steps into the wall?
Yes. Steps and caps are planned with the wall at the site visit.
Is Matthews in your service area?
Yes. Matthews is in Mecklenburg County, about 4 miles from our Indian Trail yard.