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New engineered retaining walls built to hold back soil, level your slope, and last for decades.
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Fast diagnosis and repair of leaning, bowing, or cracked walls before they fail.
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Full tear-out of failed railroad tie and timber walls, rebuilt in modern engineered block.
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Poured concrete and reinforced CMU walls for maximum strength on tall or high-load sites.
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Segmental block walls in Allan Block, Versa-Lok, Keystone, and Redi-Rock systems.
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Natural boulder and stacked-stone walls that blend structure with the landscape.
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Pressure-treated timber walls, an economical, natural-look option for lower grades.
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Hillside and erosion control that stops soil movement and protects your property.
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Proper drainage is the single biggest factor in whether a retaining wall survives.
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Removal of aging creosote railroad tie walls, rebuilt in modern engineered materials.
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Priority response for leaning, bulging, and collapsed walls before they take out the slope.
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Reach us by phone at (612) 429-3704 or fill out the estimate form. We get back to you within 24 hours, no commitment required.
Our Retaining Wall Contractor visits your property, evaluates the project, and provides a written quote before any work begins.
Our crew completes the retaining wall and leaves your property clean and tidy. Full cleanup is included.
Continuous training, professional equipment, meticulous and code-compliant work
Full coverage on all our job sites, no exceptions
Emergencies, weekends, holidays: available when you need us
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Minneapolis Retaining Wall is a team of local, fully insured professionals based in Minneapolis. We respond quickly in Minneapolis and surrounding areas with professional equipment suited to every job.
Free estimate, transparent pricing, no subcontracting. Tell us about your slope or wall. We'll handle the rest.
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“We had a natural stone retaining wall put in along the back of our yard, about 30 feet of it, and it turned out better than I pictured. The crew was careful with every boulder and cleaned up so well you couldn't tell they'd been digging all week.”
Boulder & Natural Stone Walls
“Our old wall was failing and we needed a stone wall built to hold the slope behind the garage. Minneapolis Retaining Wall knocked it out in four days and even re-graded the drainage so water runs away from the house now. Huge relief.”
Retaining Wall Installation
“They rebuilt the garden retaining walls around our patio using segmental block, and the finish looks sharp and uniform. Only small gripe is the schedule slipped by a few days, but the crew kept us posted the whole time and the result was worth it.”
Block & Segmental Retaining Walls
“Our hillside was washing out every spring and we were worried about the whole yard sliding. They stabilized the slope and built a proper retaining wall with drainage behind it, and after this last heavy rain everything held perfectly.”
Slope Stabilization & Erosion Control
“Replaced our crumbling railroad tie wall with a new stone wall and I couldn't believe the difference. They hauled off all the old rotting ties too, which I honestly wasn't expecting.”
Retaining Wall Replacement
“One section of our stone wall had started leaning after the frost heaves, and I figured we'd have to tear the whole thing out. They repaired just the bad section, matched the stone nicely, and saved us a ton of money. Good honest work.”
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| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Segmental block wall installation | Starting at $30/sq ft | Includes excavation, compacted base, block, gravel backfill and drainage; height and access move the price. |
| Poured concrete wall installation | Starting at $45/sq ft | Includes forming, reinforcement, frost-depth footing and pour; wall height and surcharge load drive the cost. |
| Boulder and natural stone wall | Starting at $50/sq ft | Includes stone selection, setting and drainage; stone availability and tight site access raise the figure. |
| Timber wall installation | Starting at $25/sq ft | Includes pressure-treated timber, tiebacks and gravel backfill; wall height and rot removal affect pricing. |
| Complex or large-scale job | On estimate | Tiered walls, engineered designs and shoreline work need an on-site look before we quote a number. |
| Travel | Included | in Minneapolis and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (612) 429-3704, no obligation to book |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Drainage correction and partial rebuild | Starting at $1,500 | Includes footing drain, gravel, filter fabric, and resetting failed courses on walls under 4 feet. |
| Leaning wall repair with tiebacks | Starting at $3,500 | Helical or grouted anchors through the wall face, priced by wall height and soil conditions. |
| Limestone and CMU joint repair | Starting at $1,800 | Repointing mortar joints and resetting the cap on Kasota and Platteville limestone walls. |
| Timber and railroad tie wall replacement | Starting at $2,200 | Removing rotted ties, installing new drainage, and rebuilding in block or treated timber. |
| Complex or large-scale repair | On estimate | Tall walls, failed footings, and tight lots need an on-site look before we quote a number. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24 hours at (612) 429-3704, with no obligation to book the repair. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Standard block wall replacement | Starting at $35/sq ft | Includes tear-out, haul-away, frost-depth footing, drain tile and new segmental block wall. |
| Poured concrete replacement | Starting at $55/sq ft | Reinforced wall with engineered footing, priced higher when it carries a driveway surcharge. |
| Timber or railroad tie replacement | Starting at $30/sq ft | Rotting ties removed and rebuilt in block or concrete with new drainage behind the face. |
| Tiered or engineered wall | On estimate | Tall or tiered walls need an on-site look, soil review and possibly stamped engineering drawings. |
| Travel | Included | In Minneapolis and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (612) 429-3704, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Standard poured concrete wall | Starting at $35/sq ft | Includes frost-depth footing, rebar, basic drainage and finish; height and access move the rate. |
| Reinforced CMU block wall | Starting at $40/sq ft | Core-filled and steel-reinforced block with drainage; tight lots and formed-face limits add cost. |
| Tiered or engineered wall | On estimate | Needs an on-site look for slope, surcharge loads, engineering and drainage between tiers. |
| Wall replacement and haul-off | On estimate | Old wall removal, disposal and unstable soil correction priced after we see the site. |
| Travel | Included | In Minneapolis and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (612) 429-3704, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Garden block wall (under 3 ft) | Starting at $25/sq ft | Includes gravel base, block, cap, and drainage; price moves with access and wall length. |
| Structural block wall (3 to 6 ft) | Starting at $45/sq ft | Includes geogrid design, drain pipe, and compacted backfill; height and soil drive the number. |
| Tiered or engineered wall (6 ft+) | On estimate | Needs engineered drawings and a site visit to size geogrid and base depth. |
| Old wall removal and haul-off | Starting at $1,200 | Timber, railroad tie, or failed block removal priced by length and dump fees. |
| Travel | Included | in Minneapolis and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (612) 429-3704, no obligation to book |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Garden terrace boulder wall | Starting at $25/sq ft | Includes compacted base, stone placement and drainage core on good machine access. |
| Kasota limestone wall | Starting at $32/sq ft | Includes coursed limestone, concealed drain and cap; height and access move the price. |
| Lakeshore boulder wall | Starting at $40/sq ft | Includes heavy stone, filter fabric and toe protection; limited access raises cost. |
| Tiered or engineered wall | On estimate | Needs an on-site look for geogrid, engineering and permit scope before pricing. |
| Travel | Included | In Minneapolis and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (612) 429-3704, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Low timber garden wall | Starting at $20/sq ft | Includes gravel base, pressure-treated timbers, spikes, and a basic drainage path behind the wall. |
| Post-and-timber wall up to 4 ft | Starting at $32/sq ft | Includes posts set below frost depth, gravel drain, filter fabric, and compacted free-draining backfill. |
| Railroad tie wall replacement | Starting at $30/sq ft | Includes removal and haul-off of old ties, drainage correction, and rebuild in pressure-treated timber. |
| Complex or large-scale job | On estimate | Tall, tiered, or tight-access walls need an on-site look at soil, slope, and drainage before pricing. |
| Travel | Included | In Minneapolis and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (612) 429-3704, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
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| Slope inspection and stabilization plan | Free estimate | On-site walk of the slope with soil and drainage assessment, plus a written scope and price. |
| Terraced segmental block stabilization | Starting at $55 per sq ft of wall face | Includes excavation, geogrid, drainage stone and pipe; height and access move the number. |
| Boulder and natural stone bank stabilization | Starting at $70 per sq ft of wall face | Includes rock placement and stone drainage core; machine access and haul distance affect cost. |
| Surface erosion control and regrading | Starting at $2,500 | Includes regrading, swales, erosion blanket and seeding; disturbed area size drives the total. |
| Complex or large-scale slope job | On estimate | Tall or tiered banks, creek and gorge sites, or engineered drawings need an on-site look first. |
| Travel and estimate | Included and free | In Minneapolis and surrounding areas, no call-out fee; response within 24h at (612) 429-3704. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
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| Drainage retrofit on existing wall | Starting at $2,500 | Footing drain tile, gravel backfill, filter fabric and weep holes for a typical wall up to 30 feet |
| Full drainage with waterproofing | Starting at $4,200 | Adds soil-side waterproofing membrane and a chimney drain on concrete or block walls |
| Long wall or tight access | Starting at $3,800 | Hand excavation and spoils hauling on lots where equipment cannot reach the back side |
| Complex or large-scale job | On estimate | Tiered walls, dry wells, long daylight runs and engineered drainage need an on-site look first |
| Travel | Included | In Minneapolis and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (612) 429-3704, no obligation to book |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
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| Partial tie wall rebuild | Starting at $35/sq ft | Covers tear-out of the failed run, new gravel backfill, drain, and a block face on a short wall. |
| Full tie wall replacement in segmental block | Starting at $45/sq ft | Includes full tear-out, legal tie haul-away, new drainage, and an engineered block wall. |
| Poured concrete or limestone rebuild | Starting at $55/sq ft | Higher cost reflects forming, rebar, or stone setting plus the footing and drainage work. |
| Tall or surcharge wall (over 4 ft, driveway or structure) | On estimate | Needs an on-site look and possibly engineered drawings before a number is given. |
| Travel | Included | In Minneapolis and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (612) 429-3704, no obligation to book. |
| Service / Criteria | Indicative Rate | Details |
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| Leaning wall stabilization | Starting at $2,500 | Tieback anchors and drainage correction on one section, priced by wall height and anchor count. |
| Partial rebuild after collapse | Starting at $4,000 | Remove and rebuild the failed section with new base, drainage, and matched facing material. |
| Full wall replacement | On estimate | Needs an on-site look for length, height, access, soil, and load above the wall. |
| Emergency stabilization | On estimate | Same-day shoring and temporary support after a collapse, priced by urgency and access. |
| Travel | Included | In Minneapolis and surrounding areas, no separate call-out or mileage fee. |
| Estimate | Free | Response within 24h at (612) 429-3704, no obligation to book. |
Indicative rates, actual cost varies with project size, materials, and site access. Free personalized estimate within 24h.
Homeowners searching for a retaining wall contractor near me in Minneapolis need a crew that understands this city's soils, slopes, and freeze-thaw cycles, not a generic builder passing through. Minneapolis Retaining Wall connects you with a network of fully insured local contractors who install, repair, and replace retaining walls on sloped and hillside residential lots throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield. From the Mississippi River gorge to the wooded moraine hills near Golden Valley, we match the right wall system to the site.
Expansive clay soil, saturated backfill, and failed drainage are the number one wall killers in this region. Long winters drive deep frost heave, and heavy spring snowmelt pushes water into soils that cannot drain fast enough. Our contractors address drainage and compaction from the footing up, so your wall holds its line through every season. If you are ready for a wall that lasts, request a free estimate and we will assess your site.
Leaning and bowing walls are the most common failure we see, and hydrostatic pressure is usually the cause. When backfill stays saturated and clay soil expands, water pushes against the wall with nowhere to go. Cracking and bulging often follow, especially when weep holes are clogged or French drains were never installed or have silted shut. Sinking and settling point to an undersized footing or poor compaction during the original build, while a collapse after heavy rain is the final stage of a problem that was visible months earlier. Our Retaining Wall Repair crews diagnose the actual cause before recommending a fix.
Ignoring a small lean is expensive. A wall that is out of line by an inch or two is already losing its batter and its connection to the footing, and each freeze-thaw cycle widens the gap. Water finds the new cracks, soil migrates, and a repair that might have involved tieback anchors and drainage correction becomes a full replacement. If your wall is bulging, cracked, or sliding, call (612) 429-3704 for a prompt assessment.
For walls that have moved significantly or partially collapsed, our Leaning & Collapsed Wall Repair service covers stabilization, drainage correction, and rebuilding. We also handle failed railroad tie and timber walls that have rotted through. Do not wait for the next heavy rain: contact us to schedule an evaluation.
We match the wall system to the site, not the other way around. Block & Segmental Retaining Walls using Allan Block, Versa-Lok, or Keystone are a strong fit for most residential grades and offer clean lines and long service life. Concrete Retaining Walls in poured or reinforced CMU suit taller walls and surcharge loads. Boulder & Natural Stone Walls blend with the limestone and wooded moraine settings around the lakes and creeks, while Timber Retaining Walls remain a budget option with a shorter lifespan in our wet freeze-thaw climate.
Taller walls get geogrid reinforcement and drainage aggregate behind the face, with filter fabric and weep holes to manage water. Every wall we build includes drainage designed for Minneapolis soils.
Retaining walls are typically quoted per square foot of wall face, and the final figure depends on material, wall height, excavation and drainage work, site access, and whether engineering is required. Most homeowners see typical ranges rather than a single number, and final pricing depends on site conditions. A short wall with easy access and simple drainage sits at the lower end; a tall wall on a tight hillside lot with poor soils and limited access sits higher.
Review our pricing page for general guidance, then request a free estimate so we can evaluate your specific site.
Permit rules for retaining walls vary by jurisdiction. In most jurisdictions, walls over about four feet measured from the footing commonly require a permit, but thresholds vary by city and by whether the wall supports a surcharge such as a driveway or structure. Taller or tiered walls often need engineered drawings, and setback and property-line rules apply. Requirements vary, so always verify with the Minneapolis building or planning department before starting your project.
Our network of insured local contractors can help you understand what your project may require and coordinate with your engineer. Contact us to discuss your wall and next steps.
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