06/05/2026
This homeowner received a quote of nearly $50,000 to replace and relocate a retaining wall along the driveway.
After looking at the site, we weren’t convinced a retaining wall was needed at all.
The wall sat so close to the driveway that people were constantly opening vehicle doors into it. Instead of rebuilding the wall farther back, we removed it and cut the hillside back to create the clearance that was needed.
We used the same approach two doors down , so we were comfortable that the slope would work without a wall.
The parking spot is now wider, easier to use, and the homeowner avoided a major expense. The area will be seeded and strawed, and another landscaper will take over the long term maintenance.
Sometimes the best projects come from asking whether the original solution is actually necessary.
