Retaining Wall Replacement in Atlanta

Removal complete failure of the old wall as well as construction of a new one in place of the former wall. We frequently do this in old neighborhoods like Druid Hills where many of the original walls are 30 to 40 years old and built without the drainage standards that contractors use today. If a wall has structurally failed, simply patching it up often delays a much bigger, costly problem.

There are several indications a wall should be fully replaced as opposed to only repaired. If the wall, across a large stretch, leans some inches out of level or if large sections have already failed or shifted, or if the footing below the wall has failed, it won’t hold repair work. We always check the complete wall plus the dirt behind it. Before we recommend a replacement. A wall may appear seriously failed but could just be a local problem.

By replacing it we have the opportunity to fix the cause instead of rebuilding the same wall in the same way. We break the old wall and dig behind it, install proper compacted base & drainage pipe with gravel backfill construction of the new wall. This is also where the homeowner typically switches materials; we often see wooden walls converted to concrete block here and low-end blocks switched to natural stone as well since the whole area is opened up.

In Druid Hills and other similar established tree-lined neighborhoods, we take care during the removal and replacement to protect surrounding landscaping, stepping stones and tree roots, as replacement work requires more digging than a regular repair.

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Robert Cunningham

ATLPriorityMason@Gmail.com

6065 Roswell Rd NE #450 Atlanta, GA 30328

Retaining wall construction · Retaining wall repair · Block retaining wall

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Benefits of Retaining Wall Replacement

• Gets to the root of the issue rather than just patching up a wall that has already structurally failed. 
• Older walls were not built with modern drainage standards, but modern ones are. 
• Many homeowners upgrade their materials from old timber to concrete block or natural stone. 
• It stops a bigger more expensive collapse from hurting the nearby patios, driveways, and landscaping. 
• A wall can protect the property long-term provided that it is built to current engineering standards.

Our Process

1. We assess the entire basement wall and the soil behind it to determine if replacement and not repair is the answer. 
2. We guide you through the options of changing the original wall material with our unique solutions. 
3. We take down the existing wall with utmost care, protecting landscaping, walkways, and tree roots. 
4. Before any other construction begins on the new wall, there shall be a properly compacted base and footing. 
5. The root cause of the failure was found to be improper installation of drainage pipe and gravel backfill. 
6. Thus, this time the installation is done right. 
7. The new wall will be built to current standards and surrounding grade will be restored when complete.

Service Areas

Our company performs retaining wall replacement Druid Hills, Decatur, Old 4th Ward, and all of Metro Atlanta. At Druid Hills, it is typically the original walls of older, established properties that we replace due to having become unfit for use.