Service profile
Retaining Walls
Cast-in-place, MSE, and structural retaining systems managing grade changes for parking lots, logistics yards, and campuses.
- Mobilization
- 5-7 days
- QA reporting
- Daily field logs
- Packages delivered
- 400+
- Crew coverage
- Irving & Metroplex
- Self-performed
- retaining walls crews
- Average variance
- <1% schedule
About Retaining Walls
Retaining walls enable development on sloped sites, create grade separations, and provide structural solutions where level sites aren't available. In the DFW Metroplex, retaining walls support parking areas, protect buildings, and enable development of challenging sites.
As your general contractor for retaining wall construction, we design and build walls ranging from small site walls to major structural systems supporting significant surcharge loads. Our capabilities include conventional cantilever walls, counterfort walls, MSE walls, and segmental block systems.
Retaining wall design in North Texas must account for expansive soil pressures and variable moisture conditions that affect wall loading. Walls that don't account for these conditions often show distress within years of construction. Our designs and construction methods address local conditions.
We work with property owners and developers on both functional and aesthetic retaining wall solutions. Where walls are visible, we incorporate architectural treatments that enhance property appearance while maintaining structural performance.
What's Included
- Wall design or design coordination
- Excavation and foundation preparation
- Foundation construction
- Wall construction (form, place, strip)
- Drainage system installation
- Backfill and compaction
- Architectural treatments as specified
- Final grading and site restoration
What this scope delivers
As your general contractor, we engineer, schedule, and execute retaining walls packages across Irving, TXfor commercial and industrial projects. Property owners and developers get direct accountability, transparent pricing, and professional project management.
Design-assist alignment
We plug into preconstruction early, reviewing drawings for embed coordination, lift plans, and pour sequencing so retaining walls aligns with the broader build.
Crewed for Metroplex speed
Dedicated retaining wall contractor crews staged across the Metroplex shorten mobilization windows and keep manpower consistent through multi-phase scopes.
Transparent field reporting
Daily mse wall updates, photo logs, and testing summaries document every milestone for owner reps and construction managers.
QA/QC baked into pours
Laser layout, third-party testing, and post-pour walks confirm cast in place retaining wall requirements before downstream trades mobilize.
Commercial & Industrial Applications
Typical applications
Execution framework
How we keep the scope on schedule
- 01
Scope coordination
We align drawings, RFIs, and finish standards with your team to confirm sequencing, logistics, and tolerances before retaining walls mobilizes.
- 02
Site logistics & safety
Detailed logistics maps, crane placement, and safety planning keep crews productive and compliant throughout retaining walls execution in Irving.
- 03
Field execution
Self-performed crews manage layout, formwork, placement, and finishing with superintendent oversight and real-time reporting.
- 04
Close-out & turnover
Punch walks, testing reports, and as-built documentation verify performance before handing off to downstream trades.
Quality and safety controls
Certified crews & audits
Weekly safety stand-downs, JHAs, and third-party inspections keep our retaining walls teams compliant on every Irving, TX jobsite.
Testing & documentation
We coordinate break tests, flatness readings, and special inspections with labs to maintain traceable records for owners and retaining wall contractors.
Communication rhythm
Look-ahead schedules, coordination huddles, and daily reports ensure no surprises for the GC or owner reps.
Need project-specific QA/QC documentation, submittals, or safety plans? We assemble packages tailored to your owner and AHJ requirements before mobilization.
Measured outcomes
Results owners notice
Every retaining walls package is tracked against schedule, QA benchmarks, and owner punch lists so you can move to the next trade with confidence.
- Schedule reliability
- 99% milestones met
- Owner punch items
- <2 per project
- Testing compliance
- 100% logs filed
- Crew retention
- 5+ year leads
Tracked through weekly look-aheads and daily updates to keep retaining walls scopes synced with other trades in Irving.
Proactive walk-throughs and photo documentation keep finish quality tight and cut rework.
Cylinder breaks, floor flatness, and inspection reports uploaded within 24 hours of each pour.
Experienced foremen guide every retaining walls phase, protecting craftsmanship and safety culture.
Frequently asked questions
Retaining Walls in Irving, TX
Common questions from developers and property owners planning retaining walls projects across North Texas.
What types of retaining walls do you build?
We construct cantilever walls, counterfort walls, MSE (mechanically stabilized earth) walls, and segmental block walls. The appropriate type depends on wall height, loading conditions, site constraints, and aesthetic requirements.
How tall can retaining walls be?
Wall height depends on the wall type and site conditions. Simple gravity walls might be limited to 4-6 feet, while engineered cantilever or MSE walls can exceed 30 feet. We engineer walls for the specific height and loading requirements of each project.
What about drainage behind retaining walls?
Proper drainage is critical to retaining wall performance. We install granular backfill, filter fabric, and drain pipes behind walls to prevent hydrostatic pressure buildup that can cause wall failure.
Can you add architectural finishes to structural walls?
Yes, we incorporate form liners, reveals, stains, and veneers to enhance wall appearance where aesthetics matter. These treatments are coordinated during design to ensure constructability and durability.
Ready when you are
Get a direct bid for your retaining walls project
Developers and property owners: share your plans and we'll provide a complete project proposal with transparent pricing and single-source accountability as your general contractor.