Gabion Retaining Wall

What This Service Involves

Gabion walls stack wire baskets filled with rock into a structure that retains soil while letting water pass straight through. That free drainage makes them a smart choice for the saturated ground and stream-adjacent lots found around the Sound. The baskets flex with minor soil movement instead of cracking, and the exposed stone gives a modern, textural look. We build on a firm base and tie baskets together for a unified, stable wall. Engineering applies to taller installations, and we handle the permitting.

Benefits

Fully permeable, so water drains right through; Flexes with soil movement without cracking; Modern, textural appearance; Uses locally available stone as fill; Long-lasting with galvanized or coated wire

Our Process

1) Assess drainage needs and lay out the wall base; 2) Prepare and level a compacted foundation; 3) Assemble the wire baskets and fill them with graded stone; 4) Connect baskets, stack courses, and finish the grade behind

What Affects the Cost

Wall size and number of gabion baskets; Stone fill type and quantity; Wire gauge and coating for longevity; Base preparation and site access; Engineering for taller walls

Best Time of Year

Gabion walls tolerate damp conditions well, but base preparation is easiest in the drier months for solid compaction.