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Segmental Retaining Walls (Residential and Commercial)

Rock Hardscapes has extensive experience installing Redi-Rock and other segmental retaining wall systems on both residential and commercial sites in the Gulf Coast area, including Mobile, Pensacola, and Baldwin County.

Segmental retaining walls are a cost-effective and attractive option suitable for a wide range of types and scales of projects. A segmental retaining wall is built of modular masonry units that are stacked or interlocked without mortar. Segmental retaining walls generally rely upon their own weight for stability and strength. Gravity walls of this type often require no reinforcement. Being modular, they are relatively quick and easy to install, yet they offer incredible design flexibility and are exceptionally durable.

In addition to commercial and residential projects, Rock Hardscapes can engineer segmental retaining walls for mines and quarries.

MSE Walls (DOT and Municipal)

Rock Hardscapes has designed and built MSE walls as parts of DOT and municipal projects along the Gulf Coast.

Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls are composite retaining walls composed of layers of compacted backfill and soil reinforcements attached to a wall facing. The friction and tension between the backfill and reinforcements give the MSE wall its strength, while the wall facing prevents erosion and determines the appearance of the wall. The specific materials chosen for each component vary from wall to wall. An engineer selects the appropriate combination for each project, guided by site characteristics, relative durability of materials, budget, and desired aesthetics.

An MSE wall is very stable, capable of supporting heavy loads and withstanding great forces. MSE walls are versatile, ideal for locations too tight for heavy machinery, but they can also be built to extreme dimensions and heights.

Walls for the Marine Industry

Located on the Alabama Gulf Coast and Florida Panhandle, Rock Hardscapes constructs a variety of types of walls specially designed for marine settings. These include the ShoreGuard pile-driving system, wood-piling walls, and segmental retaining systems for sea wall applications.

Whether the site is on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico or along brackish Mobile Bay, Rock Hardscapes has a solution for your marine wall needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of retaining wall is best for my project?

It depends on the job. Segmental walls are a cost-effective, attractive choice for most residential and commercial sites. MSE walls suit large-scale, heavy-load, or DOT and municipal projects. For waterfront sites, a marine-specific system like ShoreGuard or wood-piling is the right call. We’ll assess your site and recommend the best fit.

Do segmental retaining walls need reinforcement?

Often not. Segmental gravity walls rely on their own weight for stability and strength, so many require no additional reinforcement — though taller walls or difficult soils may call for it. We evaluate each site individually.

How tall can a retaining wall be built?

It varies by wall type and site conditions. MSE walls in particular can be engineered to extreme heights and dimensions, while also fitting tight spaces too small for heavy machinery. We’ll design to your site’s requirements.

Do you build seawalls and other marine walls?

Yes. We build walls specifically designed for marine settings, including the ShoreGuard pile-driving system, wood-piling walls, and segmental systems for seawall applications — along the Gulf of Mexico and Mobile Bay.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the Alabama Gulf Coast (Mobile and Baldwin County), the Florida Panhandle (Pensacola through Destin), and the greater Birmingham area. See the “Areas We Serve” section in our footer for specific locations.

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