Professional Design Contractor: Best Landscaping Company
Professional Design Contractor: Best Landscaping Company
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Here’s an overview of our methods for designing a rock retaining wall that will last in your yard. First, after we’ve finished a consultation with you over the phone. Neil Eneix will come out and take a look at your yard to get a better feel of your needs as well as the type of equipment and personnel that will be needed to get the job done quickly. It’s important to us that we get the job done quickly and with minimal damage to your yard.
We use special equipment with rubber tracks that will run over plywood to make sure that nothing is excessively damaged. Aside from your new beautiful rock retaining wall, the only evidence of our existence is usually some imprints on your grass as well as any other type of newly landscaped areas.
How Your Rock Retaining Wall Will Be Designed
The most important part of building a wall is the type of rock you use and the laying down of the foundation. For instance, using old rock might save you a few bucks but in the long run, you might be disappointed to find that the old rock was so inexpensive because it crumbles easily. Over time, bad rock can destroy an entire wall.
The other important factor that you must look at is the size of rock you’re going to use for your foundation. If you build a foundation improperly it will undermine the rest of the wall.
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Testimonials
Absolutely fantastic.
We had the New Life team replace our failing retaining wall, build steps from our front to back yard, and create an area for a fire pit.
Despite torrential rain during the project, they stabilized our wall and completed the work with surgical precision.
Our neighbors were also really happy with the transformation.
They replaced an ugly, rotten wall with a beautiful terraced one —in terrible weather—and stayed on budget doing so.
They were so easy to work with, and we are so happy with the result.
Thank you!!
New Life Rockeries was so easy to work with on every step of the process.
They heard our hopes and goals, provided awesome professional feedback to make it even better than we imagined, and got the job done!
They started sooner than we expected, were extremely detail-focused (since I'm working from home, I'd spy a little and was impressed by how they would take the time to get each stone perfect), and they came in under budget!
This was not a small project either—they:
- Leveled a weird hill we had
- Moved an old rock wall
- Built a new rock wall with the old stones in another part of the yard
- Constructed a beautiful new patio and retaining wall with a built-in bench
Can't recommend them enough and will definitely get more projects done by them in the future!
In the photos, you’ll see a concrete wall—that ugly thing was NOT their work. It’s getting covered by a fence that will sit on top of the lovely wall New Life built.
We loved working with the team.
They listened to our concerns, addressed landscape issues, provided reasonable solutions that worked, and delivered excellent work.
The team was meticulous and conscientious of our neighbors. They allowed us to expand on the project, finding what worked best.
Clean-up every day was part of their routine, and we were kept informed every step of the way.
We absolutely love our new patio areas, rockeries, landscape, and drainage solutions. We now have a very livable and workable space!
We would hire them again.
Best Practices for Rock Wall Design
Having the Proper Slope –
a typical wall should slope back at about 6 inches every two feet. If there’s not enough slope on the wall you will threaten its strength.
Proper Fill –
Rock walls that are over four feet tall should have crushed rock behind it. Crushed rock should fill about 3/4 of the height of the wall. The rest of the height can be filled in with topsoil for planting and gardening.
There are many different types of crushed material that can be used. One of the more popular types of fill used is recycled concrete. Not only is it a great way to recycle old concrete but it can usually save a few bucks on your bill.
Geogrid or Fiber –
If your wall is going to have a lot of water passing through it, we may need to install geogrid or fiber material for added strength.
We will generally lay down the material once every couple of feet to make the retaining wall last longer.
At New Life Rockeries, we design more than just rock retaining walls for our customers. We also design layouts for block retaining walls, rockeries, water features, stairs, pathways, and other landscaping projects. If you would like assistance in creating your own rockery masterpiece, contact us by giving us a call or completing our contact form.
The benefits of a retaining wall in your garden are endless. However, the main purpose of this type of wall is to secure soil on a steep landscape. That said, it can also enhance your garden’s aesthetic appeal and increase your property’s overall value.
The answer is 100% Yes! New Life Rockeries has been the leading landscaping business in the Pacific Northwest for over three decades, preventing land run offs and boosting your curb appeal. Our contractors help transform your garden into your dream space with beautiful walls made of natural rocks that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
To find out more about our business and services or to get a free quote from one of our contractors, get in touch today!
Short walls made of concrete are the easiest types of retaining wall to build. These concrete alternatives are fantastic options for a raised flower bed or for a front yard.
However, rock structures are typically more aesthetically appealing and will provide you with a larger increase in property value.
Yes, we can! Our contractors have the knowledge and expertise to build a retaining wall for you, even if you have a sloped yard.
These types of retaining walls do typically take longer to build as the trenches need to be deeper, however, our business has the equipment to navigate almost all types of terrain so give us a call at 425-678-2217 to request a free quote for our service today.
At New Life Rockeries, our business goal is to help you turn a previously uninspiring or unusable outdoor environment into a space that you are proud to call your own.
With this in mind, we offer everything from retaining wall construction and maintenance to landscaping, rockery constructions, and water features. We do not, however, offer any form of lawn care service.
To find out more about how our business can help you with your landscaping project or to request a free quote for our service, call 425-678-2217 today.
