Southlake/Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls in Southlake
Engineered and decorative retaining walls built into Southlake's sloped estate lots, with the drainage that keeps them straight.
Serving Southlake since 2004· Licensed & insured · Free on-site estimates
Southlake lots are big and rarely flat. Plenty of backyards drop off toward a greenbelt or a low rear corner, and a retaining wall is what cuts a level, usable yard out of that grade, holds a slope off the pool deck, or keeps the fill in place under a raised patio.
We build every wall with real drainage behind it, gravel backfill, a way for water to get out, and filter fabric so the soil does not clog it over time. North Texas clay swells and shrinks with the weather, and drainage is what keeps a wall straight for the long run.
Segmental block is the workhorse for most Southlake yards and holds heavy grade for a fair price. Natural stone costs more and ties straight into the limestone and travertine already on these properties. Poured concrete handles the tallest walls and gets finished with a stone veneer so it reads like the rest of the yard.
Once a wall holds back more than about 4 feet of grade, Southlake wants an engineer and a permit before it goes in. We flag that early, handle the engineering and permit coordination, and build to the stamped drawing. On a steep lot we often terrace the slope into two or three shorter walls.
Not every wall is structural. A seat wall around a patio or fire pit gives you built-in seating without a permit, and we will tell you which one your yard actually needs.
We measure the slope and the wall your yard needs, and give you a fixed price before anything is dug.
Most walls go in alongside other work. Building one with a pool tile replacement or an outdoor kitchen keeps the stone matched and one crew on the timeline. Compare retaining walls in Highland Park. Fill out the form for a free on-site estimate. We measure it, we quote it.
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What our clients say
“Lalo is super knowledgeable and helpful. He's always answered all my questions and been my go-to guy for anything pool related. Can't recommend him enough.”
Homeowner, Dallas TX
“These guys did our whole pool retile in four days. Showed up on time every morning, cleaned up every evening. The pool looks better than when it was new.”
Homeowner, Plano TX
“We've used Lalo's on three builds now. They just get it done. No drama, no excuses. That's hard to find with subs.”
Pool Builder, DFW
“Lalo came out himself to look at our coping. Didn't try to upsell us on stuff we didn't need. Just told us what needed fixing and gave us a fair price.”
Homeowner, Fort Worth TX
“Had another company do our tile and it started falling off after one summer. Lalo's crew came in, tore it out, and redid the whole thing. Should have called them first.”
Homeowner, Garland TX
“Honest people, quality work. That's it. That's the review.”
Homeowner, Irving TX
FAQ
Retaining Walls in Southlake, answered
Yes. We source natural stone that ties the wall into the limestone and travertine already on the property, so it reads as part of the built landscape instead of a separate structure.
The line in Southlake is around 4 feet of retained height. Below that, a sound wall with proper drainage and a footing usually does not need a permit. At or above it, the city wants an engineered design and a permit before the wall goes in. We flag where your wall falls, handle the engineering and permit coordination, and build to the stamped spec.
There is no hard ceiling, but past about 4 feet the wall has to be engineered and reinforced, often with buried reinforcement tied back into the soil, and a permit comes into it. On steeper Southlake lots we often terrace the slope into two or three shorter walls. That usually drains better, reads better, and can keep each wall under the engineering threshold.
Segmental block is the value workhorse. The units lock together and reinforce into the slope, so they hold heavy grade for a fair price and come in plenty of colors. Natural stone costs more and takes longer to set but ties straight into the limestone and travertine on most Southlake properties. For the tallest load-bearing walls we pour concrete and finish it with a stone veneer. We bring samples so you choose against your own deck and home.
The number one reason is water with nowhere to go. Soil behind the wall holds rain, gets heavy, and our clay swells and pushes. Without gravel backfill, gaps at the base or a drain pipe, and filter fabric to carry that water away, the wall takes the full pressure and bows, leans, or cracks. The other half is a missing or undersized footing. We build with real drainage and a proper footing so neither happens.
What we do
More we can do for your Southlake backyard
Retaining Walls is one piece. Here's the rest of what our crew handles in Southlake.
Pool Tile
Pool Tile Installation
Pool Coping
Pool Renovation
Outdoor Kitchens
Fire Pits
Pool Repair
Patios
Outdoor Fireplaces
Outdoor Fountains
Spa and Water Features
Pool Deck Resurfacing
Stone Veneers
Service area
Serving Southlake and nearby
Based in Dallas, we build and remodel across the whole metro. Here's who we serve closest to Southlake.
Southlake
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10546 Luna Rd, Dallas, TX 75220 · lalostileandcoping@gmail.com
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