New Orleans is flat, low, and built on soft clay between the river and the lake, and that shapes every retaining wall we touch. In 70128 and across New Orleans East, Gentilly, and Lakeview, you see raised slabs, brick planters, timber bed edges, and low concrete walls holding back saturated ground after a summer downpour.
Homeowners call New Orleans Retaining Wall when a wall starts leaning toward the driveway, when block bulges after hurricane rain, or when an old railroad tie bed edge finally gives out near the Industrial Canal. We know the local soil, the high water table, and the way termites and trapped water wreck a wall that looked fine last spring.
Retaining Wall in New Orleans (70128)
Most of our work is low walls, but the ground makes them tricky. New Orleans sits below sea level in many spots, with organic clay and peat that settle unevenly, a water table just a few feet down, and backfill that turns to soup when a cloudburst hits. Around raised shotguns and camelback doubles in Bywater and the Marigny, we deal with tight side yards and brick or CMU planters that crack and bulge. In the Garden District and Uptown, older masonry walls need careful repair so they match the house. Out in New Orleans East and 70128, slab ranches and raised homes often need concrete retaining walls and driveway ramps that shed water instead of trapping it. Along bayous and drainage canals, bulkheads and riprap take a beating. Formosan termites love timber walls, so we often replace railroad ties with block or concrete. Every job starts with drainage, because hydrostatic pressure is what pushes most walls over.
Our team has worked across New Orleans and the surrounding area, from Gentilly to Lakeview, and we know which failures are soil, which are water, and which are both.
Our services in New Orleans
- Retaining Wall Installation in New Orleans · Design and construction of new low retaining walls for raised slabs…
- Retaining Wall Repair in New Orleans · Repair of leaning, bowing, cracked, or settling retaining walls…
- Retaining Wall Replacement in New Orleans · Full tear-out and replacement of failed or end-of-life walls…
- Concrete Retaining Walls in New Orleans · Poured concrete and reinforced CMU block retaining walls with engineered…
- Block & Segmental Retaining Walls in New Orleans · Segmental retaining walls (SRW) in Allan Block, Versa-Lok…
- Boulder & Natural Stone Walls in New Orleans · Boulder and natural stone retaining walls for raised beds, pond edges…
- Timber Retaining Walls in New Orleans · Pressure-treated timber walls for garden beds and low edges…
- Slope Stabilization & Erosion Control in New Orleans · Bank and grade stabilization for bayou, canal, and lakefront edges…
- Retaining Wall Drainage in New Orleans · Drainage systems that make walls last: French drains, weep holes…
- Railroad Tie Wall Replacement in New Orleans · Removal and replacement of aging railroad tie retaining walls and bed edges…
- Leaning & Collapsed Wall Repair in New Orleans · Priority response for leaning, bulging, and collapsed retaining walls…
How a Job Works in New Orleans
Step 1: You call (504) 399-7980 and we set up a free on-site assessment. We look at the wall, the soil, the slope, and how water moves through the yard, then explain what is failing and what a repair or replacement would involve.
Step 2: We handle the work, including tight lot access, permit timing with the local building department, and coordination if an HOA or neighbor is involved. For a leaning wall or a collapsed section after heavy rain, we shore things up first, then rebuild with proper drainage and compacted backfill suited to New Orleans clay.
Step 3: We clean up, haul off old material, and walk the finished wall with you so you can see the drainage, the grade, and the tie-ins. We leave your property clean and usable.
Pricing in New Orleans depends on size, access, condition, and urgency. As a ballpark, block and segmental retaining walls start around $25 per square foot, boulder and natural stone walls around $25, timber walls around $20, and concrete retaining walls around $35. Installation starts at $30 per square foot, while replacement and railroad tie wall replacement start around $35. Repairs start at $1,500, and leaning or collapsed wall repair starts at $2,500. Drainage work starts at $2,500, and slope stabilization estimates are free. Soft clay, tight side yards, and hauling old material can push costs, so call (504) 399-7980 for a free estimate.
