Custom retaining wall construction for erosion control, structural support, and landscaping in Schuylkill, Carbon, and Berks County, PA. Block, stone, poured concrete, and timber walls for residential and commercial properties.
Pennsylvania hillsides don't stay put on their own. VP Construction builds retaining walls that do the heavy lifting — stopping erosion, creating usable space on sloped lots, and protecting structures from soil pressure. Built right the first time with proper drainage and compaction.
Interlocking concrete block retaining walls for residential and commercial use. Available in a range of colors and textures to match the property.
Structural poured concrete retaining walls for heavy-duty applications — basement walls, highway cuts, and high-load commercial projects.
Dry-stack or mortared natural stone walls that blend with the landscape. Great for residential properties where appearance matters as much as function.
Pressure-treated timber retaining walls for garden beds, yard terracing, and light-duty grade changes. A cost-effective option for smaller walls.
Walls designed to stop hillside erosion and protect foundations, driveways, and structures from shifting soil. Proper drainage is built into every wall.
Multi-tiered wall systems that turn steep, unusable slopes into level terraces for yards, patios, parking areas, or garden beds.
One crew, one phone call. Here’s exactly what to expect when you hire VP Construction.
We evaluate the slope, soil conditions, drainage patterns, and wall height to recommend the right type of wall and provide a detailed quote.
Walls over 4 feet typically require engineering. We coordinate with structural engineers when needed and ensure the design meets local code requirements.
The wall footer is excavated below grade and a compacted stone base is installed. The base is the most important part of the wall — we don't rush it.
Blocks, stone, or forms are set course by course with geogrid reinforcement and drainage stone backfill installed at each lift as required.
Perforated drain pipe and clean stone are placed behind the wall to relieve hydrostatic pressure. The area is backfilled, graded, and the site is cleaned up.
Don’t see your question? Call the crew at (570) 668-3737.
Most municipalities allow walls up to 4 feet without engineering or a permit. Walls over 4 feet typically require a stamped engineered design. We build walls of any height and handle the engineering coordination.
Every retaining wall needs drainage. Water pressure behind a wall is the most common cause of failure. We install perforated drain pipe and drainage stone behind every wall we build — no exceptions.
A properly built segmental block or concrete retaining wall lasts 50 years or more. Natural stone walls can last generations. Timber walls have a shorter lifespan of 15 to 20 years.
It depends on the extent of failure. Small leans or bulges can sometimes be repaired. Walls with significant displacement usually need to be rebuilt. We'll give you an honest assessment.
It depends on the wall height, soil conditions, budget, and appearance you want. We'll walk the site with you and recommend the best option — we're not locked into one material or method.
