Building Retaining Walls in Amherst, NY
Buffalo Landscape Design, Inc. builds residential retaining walls designed to manage slopes, improve drainage, and create usable outdoor space. We construct retaining walls that are planned for long-term stability and integrated into the surrounding landscape.
Our residential retaining wall services include:
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- Segmental block retaining walls
- Boulder retaining walls
- Stacked fieldstone walls for garden beds
All walls are built following manufacturer specifications and best practices, with proper base preparation, drainage, and reinforcement when required.
Important considerations we review during your consultation:
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- Wall height and site elevation changes
- Drainage needs and soil conditions
- Surcharge loads such as fences, patios, or driveways
- Permit or engineering requirements when applicable
If you’re planning a retaining wall project in Amherst or nearby communities, our team can help you design and build it correctly from the start.
How Much Do Retaining Walls Cost To Build?
Retaining walls can vary in price depending on the length, height, and the materials chosen. Larger walls may need to be engineered which can add to the cost.
Smaller Garden Walls
$3,000 - $5,000
This would be for a small garden wall (under 2 feet high) to surround a small garden or to surround a small landscaping bed.
Medium Sized Walls
$5,000 - $10,000
This would be for a medium sized wall up to 4 feet high. Installed with drainage and geo-grid so it lasts.
Large Retaining Walls
$10,000+
This would be a ballpark cost for a very large or tiered retaining wall or multiple wall with courses that are 4 feet or higher
Retaining Wall Projects Can Include
A beautiful retaining wall isn't just for looks. They have an important job to do. Whether we're building a brand new retaining wall or replacing an existing retaining wall that has failed, there are a number of things we do.
Retaining Wall Repairs & Replacements in Amherst, NY
Homeowners in the Amherst area often contact us when a retaining wall is leaning, bulging, cracking, or starting to fail. Older timber walls, poorly built block walls, and walls without proper drainage commonly struggle in Western New York’s clay soils and freeze-thaw conditions.
At Buffalo Landscape Design, Inc., we focus on long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes. In many cases, visible wall failure points to deeper issues such as inadequate base preparation, poor drainage, or lack of reinforcement. When this happens, full replacement is often the safest and most reliable option.
Our retaining wall replacement process typically includes:
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- Removal and disposal of the failed wall
- Re-excavation and proper base preparation
- Installation of drainage systems and reinforcement as required
- Rebuilding with segmental block, natural stone, or boulders
Each replacement wall is built to current standards and designed to handle soil pressure, water buildup, and added loads when present.
If your retaining wall in Amherst or surrounding communities is showing signs of failure, our team can assess the situation and recommend a solution built to last.
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