Retaining Wall + Outdoor Fire Table — Townhome Backyard
360 sq ft
Patio Area
7 days
Build Time
$16,400
Final Cost
Approved in writing
HOA Compliant
Project Scope
- 2.5ft retaining wall — EP Henry block (HOA max height)
- 360 sq ft EP Henry patio behind wall
- Built-in propane fire table with lava rock
- HOA pre-approval and documentation
- Polymeric sand and sealer
Materials Used
Project Story
The Challenge
Townhome rear yard with 2.5ft drop at the back fence — small space (18x20) but the grade made it unusable. HOA approved hardscape in writing but limited to 2.5ft wall height.
Our Approach
Single retaining wall at back of yard at exactly 2.5ft (within HOA limit), leveled and paved 360 sq ft of EP Henry paver behind the wall, and installed a built-in propane fire table on one corner.
The Outcome
Seven days. The townhome backyard now has a flat usable patio and a built-in fire table. For a small space, the result feels complete and private.
Project Location
This retaining wall + fire feature was completed in Herndon, VA — Worldgate. P&L Outdoor Solutions serves homeowners across Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley — including Leesburg, Ashburn, McLean, Great Falls, and more.
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Homeowners — Herndon, VA
“We had a 20x18 backyard that was half unusable because of the grade drop. Victor fixed it in a week. Now we have a flat patio with a fire table — more than we expected for the space and budget.”
Townhome projects can be tricky — tight access, HOA limits, small space. Victor worked within every constraint and still delivered something we're proud of. The fire table was a great suggestion.
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