Retaining Wall + Steps — Side Yard Grade Solution
60 lin ft
Wall Length
8 days
Build Time
$17,100
Final Cost
Withdrawn
HOA Notation
Project Scope
- 60 lin ft retaining wall — 3ft height, EP Henry block
- 3-step staircase at house access point — matching block
- Surface drainage channel — redirect to storm drain
- Leveling and compaction behind wall
- 400 sq ft Tall Fescue sod
- HOA compliance letter obtained
Materials Used
Project Story
The Challenge
Side yard between house and fence had a 3-foot drop over 20 feet — a tripping hazard, eroding during rains, and completely unusable as a passthrough. HOA noted it as a drainage concern.
Our Approach
Installed single 3-ft retaining wall across the full 60-foot side yard, three steps at the house access point, and a surface drainage channel to redirect runoff to the storm drain. Leveled and sodded behind the wall.
The Outcome
Eight days. The grade concern is resolved. The side yard is now a safe, level passthrough. HOA withdrew their notation in writing. The sod behind the wall looks like it was always there.
Project Location
This retaining wall + steps was completed in Winchester, VA — Jubal Early Drive. P&L Outdoor Solutions serves homeowners across Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley — including Leesburg, Ashburn, McLean, Great Falls, and more.
View all service areasDale & Connie P.
Homeowners — Winchester, VA
“Eight days to solve a problem that had been creating HOA headaches for two years. The wall is straight, the steps are safe, and the HOA signed off immediately. Fast, clean, done.”
Victor came out, saw the problem, and gave us a clear solution with a clear price. No back and forth, no upsells. He built exactly what he said he would build for exactly what he quoted. That's all we wanted.
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