Concrete & Stone Retaining Walls in Erie, PA

Using concrete and stone retaining walls in Erie, PA, offers unmatched durability and timeless appeal, making them an excellent choice for both residential and commercial landscapes. Stubenhofer Landscaping specializes in building durable retaining walls using natural fieldstone, pre-cast concrete blocks, and Rockwood Classic systems to match existing home designs. Each type of concrete and stone retaining wall brings unique benefits and style to your outdoor space.

Natural fieldstone walls provide a rustic, organic look that blends seamlessly with the surrounding environment. These walls are ideal for properties looking to maintain a traditional or natural aesthetic. Pre-cast concrete walls offer clean lines, consistent texture, and long-term strength. They are a practical solution for modern landscapes that require structural reliability. Rockwood Classic retaining walls combine the best of form and function with a modular design that allows for creative layouts and long-lasting performance.

Stubenhofer Landscaping designs and installs retaining walls that control erosion, increase usable yard space, and elevate curb appeal. Every project is customized to match the property’s specific layout and design goals. With a focus on structural integrity, proper drainage, and skilled craftsmanship, we ensure that your retaining wall will remain strong and attractive for years to come.

Reach out to Stubenhofer Landscaping to learn more about how concrete and stone retaining walls can enhance your landscape.

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Types of Concrete & Stone Retaining Walls

There are several distinct types of concrete and stone retaining walls that can be customized to match any design style for your residential or commercial property. This wide variety of options allows us to provide a range of aesthetically pleasing and durable retaining wall designs that match all budgets. Learn more about the different types of concrete and stone retaining walls offered by Stubenhofer Landscaping and see examples of our work below.

  • Natural Fieldstone Walls: Stone retaining walls built using carefully planned placement of large boulders and fieldstones.
  • Fieldstone & Timber Walls: Combination retaining walls that use treated lumber and natural fieldstone to provide maximum soil retention and erosion control.
  • Pre-Cast Interlocking Concrete Walls: A more refined stone retaining wall option for modern or upscale residential and commercial properties.
  • Paver Patio Retaining Walls: Stone retaining walls are designed to enclose a patio and border garden spaces, pools, and other landscaping features.
  • Rockwood Classic Retaining Walls: This system of modular concrete blocks provides simplified installation while maximizing strength and design possibilities.
  • Stonewall Select Retaining Walls: Another modular concrete block system that appears as a more natural rock wall and requires no mortar for prolonged performance.

Below are a selection of examples of how Stubenhofer Landscaping can transform gardens with a combination of great garden design, quality garden landscaping and skilled workmanship.

Timber Retaining Walls
Natural Fieldstone Retaining Walls
Concrete Retaining Walls
Paver Retaining Walls
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Natural Fieldstone Retaining Walls

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An existing fieldstone retaining wall was disassembled and rebuilt with drainage behind the wall.

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Fieldstone and Timber Retaining Wall

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Fieldstone Retaining Wall

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Natural Fieldstone Retaining Walls

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A decaying utility pole retaining wall was removed and replaced with a fieldstone retaining wall. An existing concrete walk was also replaced with a paving brick walk.

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Concrete Retaining Walls

Pre-Cast Interlocking Concrete Retaining Walls

An existing leaning concrete retaining wall along the driveway was removed and replaced with a Versa-Lok retaining wall. The existing plants were replanted and several new plants were added. The old light and sign post was replaced.

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A Versa-Lok retaining wall with steps was installed near the back of the property prior to the installation of the pool. After the pool was installed, pavers were added to widen the concrete apron around the pool and an expanded sitting area.

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A Versa-Lok retaining wall with steps was installed near the back of the property prior to the installation of the pool. After the pool was installed, pavers were added to widen the concrete apron around the pool and an expanded sitting area.

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Paver Retaining Walls
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Paver Patio & Retaining Walls

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Two existing Stonewall Select retaining walls were removed, slightly modified and replaced with walls constructed using Versa-lok materials. A paving brick patio was installed at the back of the house. The materials from the removed retaining walls were used to construct two new retaining walls; one at the front of the house and one adjacent to the new patio.

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Terraced Versa-Loc Retaining Walls at a basement entrance.

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Rockwood Classic 6 Retaining Wall...

around a garage addition. Drainage was installed behind the wall and between the retaining wall and the addition.

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A Versa-Lok retaining wall with steps and a paver walk were installed around an in-ground pool. LED lights were installed under the retaining wall caps along the steps and the wall.

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Stonewall Select Retaining Wall...

 and paving brick walks with stonewall select risers. This entrance was redesigned to include a stonewall select retaining wall and step risers along with a paving brick walk. New plantings were added and landscape lighting was installed along the walk and to uplight selected plants.
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Versa-loc Retaining Wall...

with Versa-loc lights installed in the wall. The lights are colored the same as the block. One of the lights is included in this picture.
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Versa-loc Retaining Wall...

with a sloped paving brick walk. This project also included Versa-loc lighting. One light is shown in this picture.
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Versa-loc Retaining Planter...

with curved steps and a paving brick landing
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Rockwood Classic 6 Retaining Wall...

with steps and paving brick walls.
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Extensive excavation and a Versa-Lok retaining wall provided a level area at the back of a house.
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Retaining wall and brick edging.
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Rockwood Classic 8 Retaining Wall along the side of a garage for extra parking.
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around a new garage. Drainage was installed behind the wall and between the retaining wall and the new garage.
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Rockwood Classic 6 Retaining Wall...

along a property line with split rail fencing.
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A Versa-Lok retaining wall was installed along the front sidewalk to eliminate the slope to the street sidewalk and a planting bed was installed on the house-side of the retaining wall.

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An existing brick retaining wall and a stone wall were removed and replaced with a Versa-lok retaining wall. The project involved removing several older shrubs in the planting bed and modifying the existing downspout drain line.

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A deteriorating Versa-lok retaining wall was removed and rebuilt. During the removal of the existing wall it was determined that the original wall was constructed without using geo-textile stabilization material behind the wall. The replacement walls included two tiers of fabric between select tiers of each wall section.

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