High Point's furniture-town neighborhoods sit on some of the trickiest ground in the Piedmont. The red clay slopes off the ridges near Oak Hollow and down toward the creeks slump hard after a summer downpour, and the old walls holding those lots up are often as tired as the houses they protect.
That's why homeowners in 27260 call Winston-Salem Retaining Wall. From the tight streets off South Main to the hilly yards near High Point University, we've seen what happens when a wall gives out, and we know how to fix it right. We're fully insured, and we bring NCMA Segmental Retaining Wall Installer Certification to every job.
Retaining Wall in High Point (27260)
High Point is built on rolling ground, and the soil here is heavy red clay that holds water like a sponge. After a storm, that clay pushes against walls with hydrostatic pressure that old timber and railroad tie walls from the 70s and 80s simply weren't built to handle. In neighborhoods like Emerywood and Sherrod Park, you'll see brick and stone walls that have been leaning for years, and newer subdivisions off Eastchester Drive where segmental block terraces are starting to bulge. Tight lots mean access is often the biggest challenge, whether it's a narrow driveway off a busy street or a backyard that backs up to a creek. We plan every job around the actual grade and drainage, not a one-size-fits-all template.
Our team has worked across the Triad, from Winston-Salem to Kernersville and Thomasville, so we know how High Point's soil and slopes behave. Whether it's a collapsed wall after a tropical storm remnant or a slow settlement issue on a hillside lot, we diagnose the cause before we quote the fix.
Our services in High Point
- Retaining Wall Installation in High Point · New retaining walls for Winston-Salem hillside lots; walk-out basements…
- Retaining Wall Repair in High Point · Repair of leaning; bowing and cracked retaining walls across Winston-Salem and…
- Retaining Wall Replacement in High Point · Full tear-out and replacement of failed or end-of-life walls…
- Concrete Retaining Walls in High Point · Poured concrete and reinforced CMU block retaining walls with rebar…
- Block & Segmental Retaining Walls in High Point · Segmental retaining walls (SRW) in Allan Block; Versa-Lok and Keystone systems…
- Boulder & Natural Stone Walls in High Point · Granite and fieldstone boulder walls that blend into Winston-Salem's wooded…
- Timber Retaining Walls in High Point · Pressure-treated timber walls for garden beds and low terraces…
- Slope Stabilization & Erosion Control in High Point · Hillside; creek-bank and lakeside stabilization with terraced retaining walls…
- Retaining Wall Drainage in High Point · Drainage systems that make walls last in Winston-Salem red clay: French drains…
- Railroad Tie Wall Replacement in High Point · Removal and replacement of aging railroad tie walls from the 1980s and 90s…
- Leaning & Collapsed Wall Repair in High Point · Priority response for leaning; bulging and collapsed retaining walls around…
How a Job Works in High Point
Step 1: You call us at (743) 210-3267, and we schedule a free on-site assessment. We walk the property with you, check the wall's condition and drainage, and talk through what you're seeing. You get a written estimate with options, no pressure.
Step 2: Once you approve, we pull the required permits through the City of High Point and coordinate any HOA requirements. On tight lots, we plan material delivery and equipment access carefully, because a lot of High Point properties don't have room for a dumpster and a skid steer at the same time. We keep the work area contained and protect your landscaping.
Step 3: When the wall is done, we clean the site, haul away debris, and walk the finished job with you. We don't leave until you're satisfied and you know how to maintain the wall and drainage going forward.
Pricing in High Point depends on the wall type, size, access, and condition. As a ballpark, block and segmental retaining walls start around $25 per square foot, while concrete walls and full replacements start around $35 per square foot. Repairs typically start at $1,500, and leaning or collapsed wall repair starts at $2,500. Drainage work starts at $2,500, and slope stabilization estimates are free. Factors like tight access, permit requirements, and soil conditions can affect the final number. Call (743) 210-3267 for a free estimate tailored to your property.
✅ NCMA Segmental Retaining Wall Installer Certification, fully insured for work in High Point and nearby areas.
