Retaining Walls

Retaining Wall Contractor Built For Northern NJ Slopes

Looking for a retaining wall near me that won't lean, crack, or wash out? Aaron Excavating excavates, drains, and builds retaining walls that hold back soil, level your yard, and protect your property for decades.

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Wall Types

Concrete Retaining Wall Contractors & More

Every slope is different. As experienced concrete retaining wall contractors, we help you choose the wall type that fits your height, soil, budget, and look.

Strongest

Poured Concrete

Reinforced concrete walls for heavy loads, taller grade changes, and long-term strength.

  • Best for Tall / heavy loads
  • Look Clean, modern
  • Lifespan Very long

Segmental Block

Interlocking concrete blocks with a stepped setback — versatile and popular for yards.

  • Best for Yards & gardens
  • Look Many colors
  • Lifespan Long

Boulder & Stone

Natural boulders set with an excavator for a rugged look that blends with the landscape.

  • Best for Natural slopes
  • Look Rustic
  • Lifespan Very long

Timber

Treated timber walls for lower, budget-friendly applications like garden beds and small grade changes.

  • Best for Low walls
  • Look Warm, natural
  • Lifespan Moderate
Crew compacting drainage stone and backfill — the base of a lasting retaining wall
Drainage stone being compacted in layers — the same care goes behind every wall we build.
What's Below Ground

Why Our Walls Don't Fail

Most retaining walls fail because of what's hidden — poor bases, no drainage, and loose backfill. As your retaining wall contractor, we build every layer right.

1

Proper Excavation

We dig to firm, undisturbed soil and cut back the slope safely.

2

Compacted Base

A level, compacted stone base or footing keeps the wall from shifting.

3

Drainage Stone & Pipe

Clean stone and a perforated drain relieve water pressure behind the wall.

4

Reinforcement

Geogrid or steel reinforcement where height and load require it.

5

Layered Backfill

Backfill placed and compacted in lifts so the soil stays stable.

How It Works

From Slope To Finished Wall

STEP 01
Site Visit

We assess the slope, soil, drainage, and access, and talk through your goals.

STEP 02
Design & Quote

Wall type, height, and drainage plan with written pricing.

STEP 03
Excavate

Mark-outs, digging, and base preparation with our own machines.

STEP 04
Build & Drain

Set the wall, install drainage, reinforce, and backfill in lifts.

STEP 05
Grade & Clean

Final grading, topsoil, and a clean site when we leave.

On The Job

Excavation Behind Every Strong Wall

Retaining walls start with the dirt work. Here's our crew and equipment on recent Northern NJ projects.

Excavating a slope beside a house before building a retaining wall near me
Cutting Back A Slope Beside A Home
Breaking rock during excavation for a retaining wall
Rock Removal
Excavator moving a trench box on a job site
Safe Deep Excavation
Excavator grading soil beside a new home
Grading & Backfill

One Crew For The Dig, The Wall & The Grade

Because we're an excavation company first, there's no waiting between the dirt work and the wall. One family-run crew handles it all, with our own machines and trucks.

35+Years in Northern NJ
6Counties served
100%Our own equipment
FreeOn-site estimates
FAQ

Retaining Wall Questions

Have a slope or a failing wall? Call us and we'll take a look.

(973) 663-6058☎

How much does a retaining wall cost?

Cost depends on wall type, height, length, soil and rock, drainage needs, and site access. We provide free on-site estimates with written pricing.

Which retaining wall type is best?

Poured concrete suits taller or heavy-load walls, segmental block works well for most yards, boulders give a natural look, and timber fits low, budget walls. We'll recommend the best fit for your site.

Do retaining walls need a permit in NJ?

Taller walls and walls near property lines or structures often need township approval and sometimes an engineered design. We'll help you understand what applies before work starts.

Why do retaining walls fail?

Most failures come from poor bases, missing drainage, and loose backfill. We excavate to firm soil, install drainage, and compact backfill in layers.

Which areas do you serve?

We serve Morris, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, and Passaic Counties in Northern New Jersey.

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Let's Fix That Slope

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