ModernMason Group provides retaining walls in Asheville, NC, and throughout Western North Carolina, with solutions for steep terrain, grade changes, drainage, and thoughtfully developed properties.
Retaining walls in the mountains often need to do more than simply hold back soil. Height, slope, drainage, access, soil conditions, nearby structures, and long-term land use can all influence the right solution. We evaluate these conditions early and coordinate engineering and specialty contractors when required.
Our approach combines practical construction with thoughtful design. Whether a wall is supporting a driveway, creating a building area, defining an outdoor space, or resolving a difficult grade transition, the goal is a finished project that performs properly and feels intentional within the property.
North Carolina Residential General Contractor License #: 105597
Call/text: (828) 276-1655
Email: ryan@modernmasongroup.com
Retaining Wall & Landscape Services in Asheville, NC
Site-specific solutions for challenging terrain and thoughtfully developed properties
Retaining Walls in Asheville, NC for Challenging Properties
A retaining wall can have a significant impact on both the performance and appearance of a property. We approach walls as part of the site’s overall design rather than as isolated structures.
Retaining Wall FAQs
What types of retaining walls does ModernMason Group build?
We coordinate retaining-wall solutions based on the property’s terrain, structural requirements, desired appearance, and intended use. Projects may include engineered structural walls, segmental retaining-wall systems, natural stone walls, landscape walls, and combinations of retaining structures, grading, and drainage improvements.
Does my retaining wall need to be engineered?
It depends on the wall and site conditions. Wall height, surcharge loads, slopes, soil conditions, drainage, nearby structures, and applicable building requirements can all affect whether engineering is necessary. When a project requires structural, geotechnical, or civil engineering, ModernMason coordinates with the appropriate licensed professionals.
Can you build retaining walls on steep mountain properties?
Yes. Challenging terrain is a significant part of our work in Western North Carolina. Steep sites often require careful consideration of excavation, access, drainage, wall geometry, soil conditions, and construction sequencing before work begins.
Can you address drainage at the same time as the retaining wall?
Yes. Drainage is an important part of retaining-wall planning and construction. Depending on the site, the project may incorporate subsurface drainage, surface-water management, grading, erosion control, or other measures intended to manage water around the wall and surrounding property.
Can retaining walls be incorporated into a new home or land-development project?
Yes. Retaining walls are often best considered during the initial site-planning process. We can coordinate them with homesite grading, driveways, building areas, utilities, drainage, and landscape design so the different elements of the property work together.
Do you handle smaller decorative landscape walls?
Our focus is primarily on retaining walls and landscape improvements that are part of a larger site, structural, drainage, or property-development need. Contact us with photographs and a description of the project and we can determine whether it is a good fit.
What areas do you serve?
ModernMason Group is based in Asheville and works throughout Western North Carolina. Contact us with your project location and a brief description of the retaining-wall or site conditions.
Our Retaining Wall Process
1. Initial Conversation
Tell us about the property, the existing conditions, and what you’re trying to accomplish. Photographs, surveys, site plans, and approximate dimensions are particularly helpful.
2. Site Evaluation
We review the terrain, existing grades, access, drainage, nearby structures, and other conditions that may influence the retaining-wall solution.
3. Design & Engineering Coordination
We develop the overall approach and, where required, coordinate with structural, civil, or geotechnical professionals to address engineering and site-specific requirements.
4. Preconstruction & Planning
Materials, excavation, access, drainage, permitting, subcontractors, equipment, and construction sequencing are coordinated before work begins.
5. Construction
We coordinate excavation, wall construction, drainage, backfill, grading, and related sitework with attention to both structural performance and the finished property.
6. Finish Grading & Landscape Integration
Disturbed areas are transitioned back into the surrounding property through finish grading and applicable landscape, stabilization, or restoration work.
Planning a Retaining Wall or Challenging Site Project? Let's Talk.
Whether you’re stabilizing a steep slope, creating usable space, improving drainage, or incorporating retaining walls into a larger home or land-development project, we’d be happy to learn more about your property.
Tell us about the location, approximate wall size or grade change, existing conditions, and what you’re looking to accomplish. Photos are especially helpful.
Call us at (828) 276-1655, email us at ryan@modernmasongroup.com,
or send us a message with the contact form below.
