Landscaping + Retaining Wall Resources

Excavation for a retaining wall is the process of removing soil to make way for the gravel and retaining wall blocks.

Understanding when retaining wall engineering and permits are required can be a little confusing. Keeping this in mind I’ll do my best to explain the differences, and the factors involved.

There are many Allan Block retaining wall cap options, each with their strengths and weaknesses. First, I’ll give you an overview, then application specific strengths an weaknesses.

Allan Blocks come in 4 main colors, and from that typically we mix and match to create a few more options.

Choosing between curved and straight retaining walls? Discover the benefits, challenges, and design tips to ensure your wall is both strong and stunning!

A Structural RW Design is an onsite consultation to look at a wide variety of factors that influence the design and construction of your Allan Block retaining wall.

Retaining wall contractors can appear very knowledgeable, but what is that based on? In MOST cases retaining wall builders are not certified or experienced.

A major component to building an Allan Block retaining walls is the excavation and disposal of the onsite soils. Soil is excavated from under and behind the retaining wall. This material is called the spoils, and must be removed from the wall area,...

Take a look at the Allen Block Metropolitan retaining wall block colors you can choose from for your retaining wall project. 

The Allan Block AZTEC block comes in one color for both the block and the caps called Silverado.