Retaining Walls

We use quality materials and follow proper installation techniques to build our retaining walls. Site conditions and the type of material to be used are considered when installing each wall project. Retaining walls should be maintenance free and have a long life span; to do so, we build them to the manufacturers' specifications making sure you will get decades of satisfaction. Not only will they perform the function for which they are built (e.g. preventing erosion, assisting with drainage issues or increasing usable yard space) but we like to make our retaining walls aesthetically pleasing and blend them into the surrounding landscape.

All photos in our galleries are authentic and display original work performed exclusively by Dresen Landscaping LLC.

Unilock Estate Wall retaining walls (Sierra color), Ledgestone caps and steps installed in Waterford, WI.
Rustic gold outcropping stone retaining walls installed along pond shorelines at Villas of Racine condominiums in Mount Pleasant, WI
Rustic gold outcropping stone retaining walls installed along pond shorelines at Villas of Racine condominiums in Mount Pleasant, WI
Rustic Gold Outcropping stone retaining wall installed along edge of patio in Caledonia
Two tiered Rustic Gold Outcropping stone retaining wall and steps installed on sloped side yard in Caledonia
Retaining Walls made of rustic gold outcropping stone with Rosetta pre-cast steps and Unilock paver patio. Installation in Mount Pleasant, WI.
County Materials Integrity block retaining walls (Haven color, rustic finish) in Caledonia, WI
Retaining wall installed along city sidewalk in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood. Walls made of County Materials Tribute block (timeless color with accent row of smooth reflection).
County Materials Integrity block walls and pre-cast step units installed in Kenosha, WI.
"Waterfall"" retaining wall installed in North Bay, WI using rustic gold outcropping stone
Multi-tiered natural stone retaining walls and steps combine beauty and utility for enjoying Lake Michigan shoreline in Wind Point.
An picturesque patio is installed between the terraced outcropping stone sea walls.
Retaining wall with steps made of Unilock Estate wall blocks installed to create space around egress windows for home along Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI
County Materials Integrity block installed to flatten part of rear yard, creating more usable space. Installed in Mount Pleasant.
Terraced retaining walls installed to create usable space on sloped side yard in Franklin, WI. Walls made of County Materials Integrity block (silvertone color).
County Materials Tribute block (canyon brown color) installed around a patio in Caledonia, WI
Under deck/walk out basement retaining wall installed using County Materials Tribute block (canyon brown color) in Somers, WI
Tree retaining wall installed in Caledonia, WI using County Materials Tribute block (silvertone color).
A slope is turned into usable planting and entertaining space with terraced County Materials block retaining walls in Mount Pleasant, WI.
A tiered retaining wall made of County Materials StoneWall Select in Somers, WI.
Retaining walls turn a front yard slope into manageable space. (Racine, WI)
Terraced retaining walls with steps replace a steep slope allowing for easier access to the rear yard in Milwaukee, WI
StoneWall Select block multi-tiered retaining walls installed in Mount Pleasant, WI.
A retaining wall made of StoneWall Select block stabilizes the area around an in-ground pool. (Racine, WI)
Slopes in the yard would have made installing a pool difficult. Adding a retaining wall helps level area for pool.
Steep slopes next to a residence are corrected by installing retaining walls in Racine, WI. Wash out of soil around the foundation will be prevented.
Four curved StoneWall Select retaining walls are installed in a terraced effect to provide strength and stability, yet have a less massive look than a single wall. (Racine, WI)
Curved retaining walls made of Unilock Olde Quarry blend into the landscape of this Greendale, WI yard.
Granite boulder wall installed to create raised planting bed along side of farm house in Franksville.
6"x6" treated timber retaining wall installed in Caledonia, WI
Timber retaining wall installed in Caledonia, WI
6" x 6" treated timbers are another choice for retaining wall material. Racine, WI
New timber walls and steps are installed to match existing.
County Materials Integrity block (silvertone color) egress wall installed in Sturtevant, WI
StoneWall block is installed for an egress window retaining wall around a basement window.
Egress window well made of County Materials Integrity block (Buff color). Installed in Waterford, WI.
Retaining wall block set on compacted base. Levels and transit assure a straight, even wall.
Drain tile and limestone chips installed behind the wall for proper drainage.
Geo-grid mesh placed between layers of block for stability of retaining wall in Mount Pleasant
Completed block retaining wall along sidewalk will last years with proper installation steps taken.