Natural Stone Retaining Walls
Retaining walls are great for properties where traditional walls crumble or falling debris is sometimes an issue. They’re also great, natural-looking support for any Main Line home. Retaining walls are made from pressure-treated timber, flagstone, or fieldstone that is stacked rather than held together by mortar. Sometimes, retaining walls are also called “dry laid” walls.
Our retaining wall contractors use stones and boulders to build retaining walls. We can either bring our own supplies or use existing materials at your Main Line property. In the yard seen above, we added 11 tons of boulders to the slope and created the Irish grotto look that the owner requested.
Why Homeowners Install Retaining Walls
Many homeowners initially think about retaining walls because of a slope in their yard, but they offer a variety of practical and aesthetic benefits.
A professionally installed retaining wall can:
- Prevent soil erosion on steep grades
- Stabilize hillsides and sloped landscapes
- Reduce water runoff during heavy rains
- Create level spaces for patios, gardens, or lawns
- Protect landscaping from shifting soil
- Improve drainage throughout the property
- Add natural beauty and texture to the landscape
- Increase curb appeal and property value
Whether you’re dealing with an unusable hillside or planning a complete landscape renovation, a retaining wall often becomes the foundation of a more functional outdoor living space.
Flagstone Retaining Walls on the Main Line
Although installing a retaining wall may seem like a big job to take on, it’s simple for the Naturescapes team. Also, sometimes it’s necessary to keep a sloping yard in place. It can even work for water mitigation purposes. We can take on an entire backyard makeover and add a new patio and pathway to work with the style of the retaining wall. After we finish one job, we’re often called back again to design other parts of the yard.
View our retaining wall gallery.
Why Choose Naturescapes?
For more than 40 years, Naturescapes has helped homeowners throughout the Main Line create landscapes that improve with age.
Unlike contractors who focus solely on hardscaping, we approach every retaining wall as part of the overall landscape. By combining natural stone, native plants, and thoughtful design, we build outdoor spaces that look as though they’ve always belonged on the property.
Our goal isn’t simply to solve a grading issue—it’s to create a landscape you’ll enjoy for decades.
