Retaining Walls in Hollywood, MD
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When Your Yard’s Sloping, Washing Out, or Just Looks Off…
You probably need a retaining wall.
A homeowner in Clarks Rest told us, “Every time it rained, our mulch ended up in the driveway.” Sound familiar? We see this all the time in Hollywood and nearby areas — sloped yards, poor drainage, and flower beds getting wrecked by heavy rain.
Retaining walls don’t just hold dirt — they shape your yard, stop erosion, and make your space actually usable again.
At River Oaks Landscape & Design, we build retaining walls that look clean, work right, and don’t fall apart in a year. If you’ve been searching for “landscaping near me” to find someone local who gets it — we’ve got you.
How We Build Retaining Walls That Last
Not all walls are built equal. Some look okay for a year, then lean or fall. Ours don’t. Here’s how we do it right:
Excavation & Grading
We dig deep and get the slope right. A stable wall starts below ground.
Drainage Setup
We install a gravel base, filter fabric, and a proper drain pipe behind the wall. No standing water = no pressure buildup.
Wall Installation
We stack block or stone with tight joints and the right backfill. Every few rows, we add reinforcement for strength.
Finishing Touches
We clean the area, grade the soil, and often tie it in with mulch or landscaping.
Common Problems We Fix With Retaining Walls
If you’ve got one of these issues, you’re probably overdue:
- Sloped yard that’s too steep to use
- Water pooling near the house
- Erosion after heavy rain
- Cracked or failing existing wall
- Dirt washing across patios or driveways
One family near Sandy Bottom Road had a back hill that just kept dropping soil into their garden. We built a two-level block wall with drainage pipe behind it. Now the hill’s stable, and they’ve got two flat planting beds instead of a mess.
Types of Retaining Walls We Build
Block Walls
Strong and clean-looking. Great for modern yards or matching paver patios.
Natural Stone Walls
More rustic and textured. Blends into garden beds and older homes.
Timber Walls
Budget-friendly and warm-looking. Works well in wooded areas or informal spaces.
We’ll help you pick the best type for your yard, budget, and style — no pressure.
We Service The Following Areas
- Hollywood, MD
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
- Drum Point, MD
- Calvert Beach, MD
- Lexington Park, MD
- California, MD
- Solomons, MD
- Lusby, MD
- Prince Frederick, MD
- Leonardtown, MD
- Mechanicsville, MD
- Charlotte Hall, MD
- Hughesville, MD
- St. Leonard, MD
- Great Mills, MD
- Piney Point, MD
- Callaway, MD
- Valley Lee, MD
Retaining Walls Built Local, Built Right
We don’t just build it and bounce. We live here too. So when we build a wall, it’s made to handle Southern Maryland’s weather — the freeze-thaw, the heavy rains, the weird clay soil.
Other guys might skip drainage or use leftover block. We don’t cut corners. Our walls hold up, and we stand behind them.
If your yard’s sliding, sinking, or just driving you nuts — we’ll come take a look and give you a smart plan that works.
What Is a Retaining Wall?
It’s a wall that holds back soil, plain and simple. But it does more than just stand there. A good wall:
Keeps hills and slopes from sliding
Stops mulch and topsoil from washing away
Levels out your space so you can use it
Makes flower beds and walkways look sharp
Protects foundations and patios from shifting
We build walls that work and look good. Stone, block, timber — whatever fits your yard best.
What Do Retaining Walls Cost?
Most retaining walls we build fall between $3,000 and $12,000, depending on height, length, material, and how much grading we have to do.
If it’s under 3 feet tall, it’s usually straightforward. Over 4 feet? That’s a serious wall and needs more work (and sometimes permits).
We’ll come out, measure it, talk it through, and give you a clear number — no sales pressure.
Retaining Wall Jobs We’ve Done Around Hollywood
A backyard in Greenbrier that kept flooding — we added a 3-foot wall and fixed the slope
A raised flower bed in Wildewood with falling timber — we replaced it with natural stone
A driveway in Leonardtown with dirt collapsing into the asphalt — we built a low block wall and added gravel drainage
A steep backyard in Forrest Farm — we created a flat play area by leveling with a wall and adding sod on top
Whatever you’ve got going on, we’ve probably already fixed it for someone nearby.
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