This isn't a cost. It's an investment.
The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. But we want to be honest about how to read them. Your Phoenix retaining wall isn't a line-item expense; it's an investment in your home's value, your family's daily experience, and a space you'll use for the next twenty to thirty years.
When you compare bids, compare what you're investing in — the spec, the crews, the warranty, the company that will still be standing in year ten — not just the price tag. The lowest bid is almost always the most expensive build over time.
Retaining walls in Phoenix, drained right, engineered where required.
AE Outdoor Living designs and builds retaining walls across the Phoenix metro. Segmental block from Belgard, Pavestone, and Acker-Stone. CMU with stone veneer. Poured concrete with engineered drawings. Every wall drained correctly so it doesn't blow out in the first monsoon.
What we build
- Segmental block walls (Belgard, Pavestone, Acker-Stone).
- CMU walls with stone or stucco veneer.
- Poured concrete engineered walls.
- Terraced multi-tier walls with planted risers.
- Integrated seat walls, planters, and pool surrounds.
Phoenix retaining wall pricing
- Segmental block: $35–$65 per face foot installed.
- CMU with stone veneer: $75–$150 per face foot.
- Engineering (walls over 4 ft): $1,500–$5,000 per wall.
- Permit fees: varies by city, line-itemed on proposal.
How AE drains every wall
- 12-inch minimum gravel backfill.
- Geotextile fabric between gravel and soil.
- 4-inch perforated drain pipe at the base.
- Daylight the pipe to grade — never a dead-end.
- Weep holes on CMU/concrete walls.
Engineering and permits
Any wall over 4 feet in exposed height, retaining a surcharge, or in a flood/slope zone requires engineered drawings and a city permit. AE handles the engineer, the drawings, and the permit submittal end-to-end.
Why Phoenix homeowners choose AE
- President David Bell is current President of the Southwest Hardscapes Association.
- In-house masonry crews on every wall.
- Drainage spec published on every proposal.
- 2-year written workmanship warranty.
Common questions.
Get your Phoenix retaining wall quoted.
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Start My Project PlanWhy this is an investment, not a cost.
An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.
- Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
- Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."
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More retaining wall questions?
Drainage spec, engineering triggers, permit thresholds — all in the Pavers & Hardscapes section of the Homeowner FAQ.