Charlotte Pro Retaining Wall connects homeowners with independent local crews who build steps and terraces into retaining walls around Charlotte. Rolling Piedmont lots often leave a backyard that slopes too steeply to use; steps and terraces fix that.
Steps through and between walls
Steps let you walk from one level of the yard to another without a muddy path down the slope. They are commonly built from the same block or stone as the wall, set on compacted gravel so each tread stays level.
- Steps cut through a single wall to reach a lower lawn
- Steps from a patio or deck down to the yard
- Wide garden steps with planting pockets on the sides
Terracing a steep yard
Instead of one tall wall, terracing uses two or more shorter walls stepped back up the slope. Each wall holds less soil and each level becomes a flat area for lawn, play space or gardens.
Spacing and drainage
Terrace walls need enough distance between them that the upper wall isn't loading the lower one, and each wall needs its own drainage. Your provider will lay this out for your slope.
Typical cost
A set of steps or a single small terrace commonly fits within the typical $1,500–$5,000 residential range. Multi-level terraces are larger projects and are priced individually.
Height and permits
Taller retaining walls (commonly those over about 4 feet) may require a building permit and an engineered design under local building codes; homeowners should confirm with their city or county. Stacked terraces can be evaluated as one taller wall depending on how they are spaced, so ask your provider to confirm.
Request steps & terraces near you
Providers in our network work across the metro, including Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Pineville, Indian Trail, Waxhaw, Concord, Gastonia, Mooresville. See typical prices in our retaining wall cost guide, then call or use the form below.