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We’re Your Trusted Retaining Wall Contractor in Pittsburgh, PA

When it comes to sloped yards or eroding landscapes, a properly engineered retaining wall isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. At Wichman Landscape Construction, we design and build custom retaining walls in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas using both natural stone and segmented wall systems. Whether you’re looking for structural support or aesthetic appeal, our experienced team creates solutions that are as functional as they are beautiful.

With decades of experience in hardscaping and an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, we’re the retaining wall contractor Pittsburgh homeowners trust for walls that stand the test of time.

Call us today at (412) 760-8524 to request a quote.

  • segmented retaining wall installation by Wichman Landscape that supports an outside deck and planter area
  • photo of segmented driveway retaining wall and stairs installed by Wichman Landscape Construction
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  • photo of natural stone retaining wall along a front sidewalk in Pittsburgh installed by Wichman Landscape
  • curved natural stone retaining wall and bluestone patio

Why Choose Us for Your Retaining Wall Installation

Choosing the right contractor is critical to the success of your project. Wichman Landscape Construction brings expert engineering, thoughtful design, and quality craftsmanship to every retaining wall we build. From small garden walls to major grade changes, we offer custom solutions tailored to your property’s needs.

Our team handles everything in-house—from excavation to drainage and final construction—ensuring long-lasting performance and visual appeal. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Every wall we build is unique to your site and your goals.

Retaining Wall Options We Offer

Natural Stone Retaining Walls

Natural stone offers timeless beauty and blends seamlessly into historic or classic landscapes. Whether you’re aiming to complement Pittsburgh’s traditional architecture or create a rustic outdoor feature, our stone retaining walls deliver unmatched character and durability.

We source premium sandstone, limestone, and fieldstone to create walls that look like they’ve always been part of the landscape. Our craftsmanship highlights the natural variations of the stone while ensuring structural stability that lasts for generations.

Block Retaining Wall Systems

For a modern, engineered solution, our segmented concrete block walls offer strength, versatility, and clean aesthetics. These walls are ideal for larger grade changes, tiered garden beds, or driveways that need solid support. With a wide range of colors, textures, and patterns available, we can match or enhance your home’s exterior style.

All of our segmental retaining walls are built to code and designed for longevity, complete with proper base preparation and integrated drainage systems to prevent future settling or water issues.

Our Retaining Wall Project Gallery

Naturally Occurring Stone Retaining Walls

Sandstone or Mountain Stone Boulder Retaining Walls

Repurposed Sandstone Retaining Walls

Segmented Retaining Wall Gallery

Listen to What Our Clients Have To Say

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Donna Sotereanos
September 22, 2024
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We are so happy with Wichman hardscape/landscape they were beyond our expectations!!! Great team very professional and caring about their work and our property. They get my highest recommendation! D
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Dan Simkins
September 9, 2023
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Wichman Landscape Construction, LLC created incredibly beautiful stairs, paths and retaining walls over our hillside that were beyond our greatest expectations! Jeff Wichman's team was thorough, professional, hard-working and attentive to every little detail! They were tasked with removing the existing walls and stairs and rebuilding them to the contours of the landscape. What they designed and built was amazing, sturdy, inspiring and overwhelmingly complimentary to our gardens. The team was always on time and worked steadily to accomplish the job. Cleanup was exemplary. We feel we were rewarded with more than we had anticipated. We look forward to spending many happy hours using the paths and stairs to attend to our gardens. The large sandstones will last for many years to come. We would highly recommend this business to anyone looking for a landscaping project of the highest quality!
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Kimberly Campbell
November 29, 2022
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Jeff and his team did a beautiful job building our new retaining wall. He began the job when he said he and finished it in the time frame he specified. The work was outstanding , his team was professional and they left our yard in great shape. We were thrilled.
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Tracy Naber
October 2, 2022
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During summer 2020, Wichman rebuilt the very badly assembled retaining wall in front of and on the side of our house. The previous owner had simply stacked a pile of rocks and called it a wall. Not only did Wichman create a beautiful retaining wall in its place, they used the existing rocks! For a week, we and our neighbors watched as the crew hand-chiseled (!!!) the existing pile into stackable bricks, carefully placing each to create a stable and attractive wall. Two and a half years later, there have been absolutely zero issues, and we are still getting compliments from neighbors. Even more amazing, Wichman Landscape was the low bidder among the quotes we received. Cannot recommend this company highly enough! (Picture on left is BEFORE; picture on right is AFTER.)
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Beth Tirio
January 7, 2022
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Jeff and his crew built a 4’x80’ retaining wall for us and we couldn’t be more pleased. We had an idea of what we wanted but adapted the design to better fit the landscape - thanks to Jeff’s expert input. The building material is beautiful and the construction is top notch. We’ve received nothing but compliments from neighbors! The crew kept things as clean as possible (a feat for construction in a wet December) and were always happy to answer questions when asked. The schedule was tough to maintain (weather, etc) but once things got rolling, the crew worked quickly without sacrificing quality.
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Eric McAllister
January 25, 2021
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Jeff and his team are probably the best in the area. We've used many others and none had the attention to detail and care for your property like Wichman.
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Brian P.
January 14, 2020
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Jeff and his team delivered exceptional work for us from start to finish. Jeff was one of the first to reply to messages I left seeking an estimate for a patio and he was also the most candid, creative and true to his word. He listened to what my wife and I were thinking and augmented it with his own ideas, never hesitating to let us know if he thought something we wanted wouldn't work while offering an alternative that was always better than what we had in mind. He was straightforward on pricing and gave us pros/cons for going more inexpensive or expensive, depending on the need. When the time came to do the work he was true to the schedule (even in questionable December weather), always showed-up when they said they'd be onsite and worked a weekend day to keep on schedule. Jeff checked in regularly and always made himself available for questions during the job (we didn't have any) and made sure to reseed our yard where the heavy machinery and work had torn it up, offering to come back in the spring to fill-in areas as needed. We're thrilled with the finished product. If you want creative, quality and reliable patio work, give Wichman Landscape a call and you'll be glad you did.
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Shawn Graham
May 6, 2019
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We absolutely couldn’t be happier with our new patio. We met with a lot of landscaping companies but nobody came close to the creativity and craftsmanship of Wichman Landscape Construction. From Jeff’s initial design, to the professionalism of the crew, to the final cleanup--the entire experience couldn’t have been better. We were looking for something timeless and Wichman Landscape Construction gave us so much more. They completely transformed our backyard and gave us a beautiful new outdoor space.
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Renae Breskovich
October 29, 2018
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We live in an older neighborhood of the city and wanted to reinvigorate our outdoor living space that is hilly and mainly dominated by the sloping driveway to our 2 car external garage. Jeff had a vision that would make for a spectacular space that we could utilize all areas including the pad in front of the driveway. He carefully listened and understood that we wanted to integrate the existing cobblestone into the design. His workmen were very professional and sensitive to the existing landscapes. Done ahead of schedule and beautiful. Can't wait to use it in the spring!
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Nikki Hopeman
June 13, 2018
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We built our house in 2016 and have had experiences both wonderful and horrendous. Jeff and his crew are repairing the terrible work done by another landscaping company and they are wonderful. Jeff delivered on the the concept and design and has been open to alterations. His crew has worked like crazy for the last week. I am truly impressed and happy to give my highest recommendation to Wichman Landscaping.
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Josh Vender
January 15, 2018
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Jeff Wichman and his team are extremely professional and dedicated. We couldn't have been happier with the entire process and the results. The crews are very knowledgeable, clean, and care about their work. True craftsman. We will definitely use Wichman Landscape Construction again.
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January 5, 2018
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Jeff and his team did a great job building a bocce court in our back yard. Very professional. Worked through unforeseen problems. It's level, drains well, looks great.

Frequently Asked Questions About Retaining Walls

When faced with the choice to build a retaining wall in Pittsburgh, Wichman Landscape Construction can assist by walking a client through the following steps to insure the proper questions have been asked.  They are:

  • Slope Stability:  Is there need for an analysis to examine the influence of all geometry, subsoil properties, ground water conditions, and slopes above and below the proposed retaining wall?  What is the long term global or slope stability assessment that needs to be addressed?
  • Settlement:  What are the type, thickness and compressibility of the foundation soils?  Are the conditions suitable for a wall or are there issues that need to be addressed?
  • Groundwater conditions need to be ascertained and verified.  The information should include:
    • current ground water levels,
    • seasonal fluctuations of ground water,
    • maximum previous ground water elevations,
    • regional ground water flow,
    • possible influence of the retaining wall on ground water flow and elevation, and
    • the potential for hydrostatic pressure or seepage on or in the selected soils and retained soils zones.
  • Seismic: if there is a potential for seismic activity, (highly unlikely in Western Pa.) then horizontal and vertical acceleration should be examined and considered.
  • Other issues to consider are:
    • relative location or other structures,
    • location of other engineered walls in the area,
    • subsurface mines,
    • steep slopes,
    • local building codes

Wichman Landscape only uses the highest-quality blocks and proven construction methods to ensure that your retaining walls last for generations to come.  We will install blocks from the following recommended material manufacturers that supply wall system product into the Pittsburgh region:

Retaining walls come basically in two types, Natural Stone or a Segmented Retaining wall.  Natural stone walls use real, irregular stone for a classic, organic look. Segmented retaining walls use engineered concrete blocks that interlock for strength and uniformity. Both offer durability; the right choice depends on your design preferences and site conditions.

Within each type you have either gravity stacked wall or a reinforced wall.  The gravity stack wall resists the forces of failure such as overturning, tilting forward or global failure (forward movement at the foot of the wall) by the weight, depth and batter of the wall components.  Reinforced retaining walls are a composite system that include at least four (4) major components:  the blocks and footing, the use of horizontal layers of geogrid reinforcement, the selected soil fill and the drainage from within this component,  and the drainage rock and drain tubes behind the wall which can be expanded to meet ground water incursion behind the wall.

If we examine value, the order progression of lowest to most expensive in our geographical area is: repurposed Sandstone Block, Sandstone Boulders, Steppers, Ledge Stone, Pa. Mountain Stone, Field Stone, Colonial Stone, Sandstone veneer and lastly Limestone veneer. Wichman has even repurposed Granite wall block that was shipped in from outside the Pittsburgh region to construct a retaining wall. In retrospect, segmented concrete wall blocks can be a more expensive material to use and usually slot into the higher end of the preceding progression.

Jeff and his crew built a 4’x80’ retaining wall for us and we couldn’t be more pleased. We had an idea of what we wanted but adapted the design to better fit the landscape – thanks to Jeff’s expert input. The building material is beautiful and the construction is top notch. We’ve received nothing but compliments from neighbors!

Beth Tirio

Quality Craftsmanship, Trusted Expertise

Our reputation in Pittsburgh is built on exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail. Every project is a blend of precision and artistry—from the careful selection of materials to the unique design elements that make each installation one-of-a-kind.

We work with the finest materials to ensure your retaining wall installation stands the test of time.

  • Natural Stone Options: Bluestone, Flagstone, Quartz, Sandstone, Limestone, Granite, Travertine
  • Paving Stone Options: Tech-bloc, Lampus,  Unilock, Belgard