Retaining Walls & Concrete Masonry

Retaining walls serve both functional and aesthetic purposes. At Grover Beach Concrete, we design and build walls that manage slopes, prevent erosion, and create usable outdoor spaces. The right wall type depends on height, soil conditions, drainage needs, and your budget.

Poured Concrete Retaining Walls

Poured concrete walls offer maximum strength and durability. We build forms, install reinforcing steel, and pour concrete to create solid walls that last for decades. These walls handle significant earth pressure and work well for heights over four feet. Concrete can be left natural, stuccoed, or faced with stone or brick for different appearances.

Concrete Block Walls

Concrete masonry units provide a cost-effective solution for many applications. We build walls using standard or decorative blocks with steel reinforcement and concrete fill in the cores. Block walls go up faster than poured concrete and cost less for similar heights. They work well for residential applications and offer various finish options.

Segmental Retaining Walls

Interlocking concrete blocks create attractive walls without mortar. These systems use gravity and friction to hold soil. They work well for lower walls and offer many color and texture choices. Installation is faster than traditional masonry, though they still require proper base preparation and drainage.

• Terraced walls that create multiple flat areas on steep slopes
• Garden walls that define planting beds and outdoor spaces
• Driveway retaining walls for sloped properties
• Basement and foundation walls for new construction
• Erosion control walls along hillsides or waterways
• Privacy walls and property boundary structures
• Commercial retaining walls for parking and building sites

Beyond retaining walls, we offer complete concrete masonry services for residential and commercial properties. Block construction provides durable, low-maintenance structures for many applications.

Decorative and Functional Walls

Privacy walls and property boundaries can be built with concrete block and finished to match your home. We install walls around yards, pools, or patios that provide security and noise reduction. Decorative blocks or stucco finishes create attractive appearances that complement your landscape.

Garden walls define outdoor spaces and create planting areas. Low walls around patios or along walkways add structure to your landscape. These walls can include built-in planters, lighting, or seating areas. We work with your landscaping plans to create integrated designs.

Structural Masonry

Concrete block works well for utility buildings, workshops, and garages. The material resists fire, insects, and weather better than wood frame construction. Block structures need minimal maintenance and last for generations. We handle complete buildings or additions to existing structures.

• Decorative garden and landscape walls
• Privacy walls and property enclosures
• Pool equipment enclosures and screening walls
• Outdoor kitchen and barbecue structures
• Utility buildings and storage structures
• Commercial building walls and additions
• Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces

We also provide repair services for existing masonry walls. Cracked blocks can be replaced, mortar joints repointed, and structural issues corrected before they become major problems.