Retaining Walls in Lakewood, CO and the Surrounding Areas
Retaining walls built from stone, brick, or block to stop slope erosion, add usable yard space, and hold back soil on sloped Front Range lots.
Last updated: October 2026
A retaining wall holds back sloped or uneven soil so it doesn't erode, shift, or wash out — turning an unusable slope into flat, functional yard space. Collective Concepts builds retaining walls in Lakewood, CO and the surrounding Front Range from stone, brick, or block, sized to the load each site needs to hold back, whether that's a few feet of garden bed or a full backyard regrade. Sloped mountain and foothills properties — including Evergreen and Conifer — often need retaining walls more than flatter metro lots do, since steeper grade puts more load and erosion pressure on the soil. We build both residential retaining walls and commercial retaining walls, including grade-holding walls for apartment, retail, and other commercial properties.
Our Retaining Walls Services
- Stone, brick, and block retaining wall construction
- Residential and commercial retaining walls
- Retaining wall inspection
- Retaining wall maintenance
Signs Your Property Needs a Retaining Wall
A retaining wall is often the answer when a slope is working against you instead of for you. The most common signs: plants and mulch keep washing out or sliding downhill after rain, a slope makes part of the yard difficult or unsafe to walk across, or soil keeps creeping toward a patio, driveway, or foundation.
Beyond erosion control, a wall adds real usable space — a flat terrace where there used to be unusable grade — and can double as a defined, level path for guests, elderly family members, or anyone who needs stable footing getting to the front door.
It's also a privacy tool. A taller retaining wall on an elevated lot line can create separation from neighbors without a separate fence, while still reading as a landscaping feature instead of a barrier.
Our Retaining Walls Process
- 1Site assessment & soil evaluation
- 2Design & material selection
- 3Excavation & base preparation
- 4Wall construction & drainage
- 5Final grading & walkthrough
Retaining Walls FAQs
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Lakewood, CO?
It depends on the wall's height and your specific site — permit requirements are set by the local building department and vary by jurisdiction. Contact us and we'll help you figure out what's needed before work starts.
What materials do retaining walls use?
We build with stone, brick, or block, depending on your budget, the look you want, and how much load the wall needs to hold back.
How much does a retaining wall cost?
Cost depends on wall height, length, material, and site access — every property is different. Contact us for a free, no-obligation estimate.