Concrete Retaining Walls in Bozeman MT - a wall planned for the water behind it
Slope slumping, soil washing out or an old wall leaning? A poured wall built with drainage holds the ground where you want it.
We start by looking at the slope, how you'll use the ground above it and where the water runs. Then we plan the footing, the steel and the drainage behind the wall before any concrete is ordered.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- We reply within 1 business day.
A wall that holds the slope and drains
The owner walks your site
I look at each job and write the estimate myself, then work on the crew that builds your wall.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed as Montana now requires, and we're insured for the work our crew does at your house.
Do I need a concrete retaining wall in Bozeman?
A concrete retaining wall holds back the soil on a slope and takes the sideways push that soil puts on it. In Bozeman that usually means a level yard, a safe edge beside a driveway or a bank that stops creeping downhill. The price mostly follows the wall's height and length, how much soil it holds back, how easily a concrete truck can reach the spot and how much drainage the site needs. The schedule turns on permit questions, an engineer's review when the wall is tall, and weather that suits the pour, and I'd rather move a pour date than rush one. If the budget gets tight, I'd keep the footing, the concrete base under the wall, and the drainage, and save on the finish of the face, because those buried parts are what hold the wall up. Your estimate writes down what the price covers, so you know what you're paying for before we start.
How do you know your yard needs a retaining wall?
An old wall leaning out
If a wall tips toward the yard, bows in the middle or has opened up at the joints, the soil behind it is winning, and it usually keeps moving.
Soil washing onto hard surfaces
Dirt and gravel sliding onto your driveway, patio or sidewalk after rain or snowmelt means the slope above is moving and needs something to hold it.
Wet ground at the base
Water seeping out at the foot of an old wall, or ground that stays soggy there, usually means water is trapped behind it with no clean way out.
A slope you can't use
If a bank is too steep to mow, plant or walk on safely, a wall can turn it into a level stretch of yard you'll actually use.
From your call to the finished retaining wall
You call or send a message
- Call (406) 536-3025 or use the form
- Tell us the wall's rough size
- Send photos of the slope if you can
- We get back to set a visit
I walk the site with you
- I look at the slope and drainage
- I ask how you'll use the space
- We decide if a poured wall fits
- Your estimate lists what's included
Permits, planning and the pour
- We check permit questions with your city
- We help with paperwork when it's needed
- We time the pour for good conditions
- Footing, steel, drain and wall go in
Cleanup and walk-through
- We backfill once the wall is ready
- We keep you posted throughout
- We clean up the site
- We walk the finished wall together
Ask for a free retaining wall estimate
Send the wall's rough length and height and a few photos of the slope, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for a free estimate on site, with no pressure to book.
Retaining wall questions we hear in Bozeman
These are the questions I hear most about retaining walls. If yours isn't here, please call (406) 536-3025, and thank you for asking.
How much does a concrete retaining wall cost in Bozeman?
Installing a poured concrete retaining wall in Bozeman usually costs about $30 to $40 per square foot of wall face, going by one cost guide for the area, and that's the going rate rather than our price. Your own figure comes from my estimate on site, which writes down exactly what it covers.
Why do concrete retaining walls fail?
Most retaining walls fail because water and wet soil build up behind them, so every wall needs a way to drain down and away. When you compare bids, look for gravel backfill or drain pipe and weep holes, small openings that let water out. Weep holes tend to clog in time, so ask how the drains will be kept clear.
When does a retaining wall need an engineer?
A wall taller than four feet often needs an engineer, according to Illinois Extension guidance, which says a landscape contractor can build most walls under that height. If your wall is tall or holds back a lot of soil, I'll recommend having an engineer look at it before we plan the pour.
Who do I call about a building permit for a retaining wall in Bozeman?
In Bozeman, the city's Building Division handles building permits, plans and inspections, and you can reach a person at (406) 582-2375 ext. 1. Before work starts, we check permit questions with the office that covers your address, and if a permit is needed, we help you through the paperwork.
How does Bozeman's winter weather affect a concrete retaining wall?
Winter is hard on a wall, because the city rates Bozeman's weathering as severe, and a retaining wall with one damp side is likely nearly soaked when it freezes. Air-entrained concrete, mixed with tiny air bubbles, stands up better to freezing, thawing and deicers, though the air lowers its strength, so ask any builder how they'll balance the mix.
How can I check a concrete contractor's license in Montana?
Montana now requires every construction contractor to be licensed with the state Department of Labor & Industry, and the state's Licensee Lookup System is the main place to check one. You'll find it through Montana's construction contractor license program, and you're welcome to look us up there before you decide.
Work that often goes with a wall
- Service
Concrete pool decks
If a wall levels the ground for a pool, the deck comes next, and planning both at once keeps the grades and the drainage in step.
Read more Concrete pool decks - Service
Concrete floor installation
A wall that cuts a flat pad into a hillside often makes room for a shop, shed or garage, which then needs a concrete floor of its own.
Read more Concrete floor installation - Service
Concrete steps construction
Once a wall splits your yard into two levels, you'll want a safe way between them, and poured concrete steps can be built alongside the wall.
Read more Concrete steps construction
Get a free estimate for your wall
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Retaining walls around Bozeman
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