Aurora's newer subdivisions sit on expansive clay with graded backyard slopes, and those slopes are held by segmental block walls that fail when drainage clogs or the clay swells with spring moisture. We're Denver Retaining Wall, and we know the terrain here in 80018 because we've stabilized hundreds of yards across Aurora and the surrounding Denver area.
Homeowners in Aurora call us when a wall leans, cracks, or bulges, or when a heavy rain threatens to send soil and stone downhill. We handle emergency repairs the same day we hear from you, and we plan long-term drainage retrofits and replacements that keep your property stable through Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles and intense spring snowmelt.
Retaining Wall Work in Aurora (80018)
Aurora's landscape is built on a foundation of challenge. The newer subdivisions east and south of downtown sit on bentonite clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry, putting enormous lateral pressure on retaining walls. Yards are graded steeply to manage stormwater runoff, and most walls are segmental block, poured concrete, or timber installed in the 1990s and 2000s. The high plains climate here delivers freeze-thaw cycles that crack mortar joints, plus heavy wet snow in spring and sudden summer cloudbursts that overwhelm drainage systems. When a wall's drainage pipe clogs or fails, water backs up behind the block, hydrostatic pressure builds, and the wall bows, cracks, or collapses.
We've spent years working in Aurora's subdivisions, replacing failed timber walls with engineered segmental block, retrofitting drainage systems behind existing walls, and stabilizing slopes threatened by erosion. We understand the soil chemistry and the seasonal water movement that cause most failures here, and we know how to build walls that last.
Our services in Aurora
- Retaining Wall Installation in Aurora · Design and construction of new retaining walls for walkout basements…
- Retaining Wall Repair in Aurora · Repair of leaning, bowing, cracked or heaving retaining walls…
- Retaining Wall Replacement in Aurora · Full tear-out and replacement of failed or end-of-life walls…
- Concrete Retaining Walls in Aurora · Poured concrete and reinforced CMU block retaining walls with footings set…
- Block & Segmental Retaining Walls in Aurora · Segmental retaining walls (SRW) in Allan Block, Versa-Lok and Keystone systems…
- Boulder & Natural Stone Walls in Aurora · Moss rock boulder and natural sandstone retaining walls that blend into…
- Timber Retaining Walls in Aurora · Pressure-treated timber walls for garden beds and low terraces…
- Slope Stabilization & Erosion Control in Aurora · Hillside stabilization with terraced retaining walls…
- Retaining Wall Drainage in Aurora · Drainage systems that make walls last on Denver clay: French drains…
- Railroad Tie Wall Replacement in Aurora · Removal and replacement of aging railroad tie and landscape timber walls from…
- Leaning & Collapsed Wall Repair in Aurora · Priority response for leaning, bulging and collapsed retaining walls after a…
How a Job Works in Aurora
We start with a free on-site assessment. We visit your property, measure the wall, check for cracks, bowing, or settlement, and dig to inspect the footing and drainage. We take photos and notes, then give you a clear diagnosis and a realistic estimate. If your wall is leaning or cracked, we move fast. If it's a planned replacement or drainage retrofit, we coordinate timing and access with you.
On the job itself, we manage the work around your home and your neighbors. Many Aurora lots are tight, with shared driveways or HOA rules about construction hours and equipment staging. We remove the failed wall carefully, haul away debris, install proper drainage (a perforated pipe wrapped in filter fabric, set on gravel), and build the new wall to code. For segmental block work, we set a solid footing below the frost line, compact the base, and backfill with gravel and engineered soil. For concrete or stone, we follow the same discipline.
We clean up thoroughly when we're done, haul away all stone and soil, and walk the site with you. Your yard should look better than when we arrived.
Pricing in Aurora depends on the wall's size, condition, access, and the material you choose. Block and segmental retaining walls, the most common work here, start at $25 per square foot. A typical 30-foot wall, 4 feet tall, runs $3,000 to $4,500 depending on site prep and drainage. Concrete walls run $35 per square foot. Timber walls are the most affordable at $20 per square foot, but they don't last as long in Colorado's wet springs. Drainage retrofits behind existing walls start at $2,500 and can run higher if the wall is long or access is difficult. Emergency repairs for leaning or collapsed walls start at $2,500 and scale with the damage. The best way to know your cost is to call us at (983) 955-0165 for a free estimate. We'll measure, assess the site, and give you a firm price before any work begins.
