Terrytown is a tight-knit community on the West Bank, just across the Mississippi River from New Orleans, where 1960s and 70s slab homes sit on lots that have been settling for decades. If you live in 70056, you know the look: low brick planter walls, concrete driveway ramps, and timber bed edges that are starting to lean or crack. That settling ground is why so many homeowners here call us for retaining wall repair.
New Orleans Retaining Wall is based in New Orleans and serves Terrytown and the surrounding areas. We know the specific problems these older slab homes face, from soft clay and peat under the backfill to heavy summer rain that saturates the soil. When your wall starts to bow or sink, we can help. Call (504) 399-7980 for a free estimate.
Retaining Wall in Terrytown (70056)
Terrytown was built up in the 1960s and 70s, and most of the housing stock is slab-on-grade ranches and modest two-story homes. The ground here is flat and made up of soft organic clay and peat, which means it settles over time. That settling is hard on retaining walls, especially the low brick and CMU planter walls and the poured concrete walls around raised slabs and driveway ramps that are common in the neighborhood. We also see timber and old railroad tie walls that have rotted out or been eaten by Formosan termites. The water table is only a few feet down, so drainage is critical. When backfill gets saturated after a heavy rain, hydrostatic pressure builds up and walls start to lean, crack, or bulge. Our team understands these local conditions and can recommend the right fix, whether it is a repair, a replacement, or a new drainage system.
We have been serving Terrytown and the greater New Orleans area for years, and we have seen just about every type of wall failure this soil can produce.
Our services in Terrytown
- Retaining Wall Installation in Terrytown · Design and construction of new low retaining walls for raised slabs…
- Retaining Wall Repair in Terrytown · Repair of leaning, bowing, cracked, or settling retaining walls…
- Retaining Wall Replacement in Terrytown · Full tear-out and replacement of failed or end-of-life walls…
- Concrete Retaining Walls in Terrytown · Poured concrete and reinforced CMU block retaining walls with engineered…
- Block & Segmental Retaining Walls in Terrytown · Segmental retaining walls (SRW) in Allan Block, Versa-Lok…
- Boulder & Natural Stone Walls in Terrytown · Boulder and natural stone retaining walls for raised beds, pond edges…
- Timber Retaining Walls in Terrytown · Pressure-treated timber walls for garden beds and low edges…
- Slope Stabilization & Erosion Control in Terrytown · Bank and grade stabilization for bayou, canal, and lakefront edges…
- Retaining Wall Drainage in Terrytown · Drainage systems that make walls last: French drains, weep holes…
- Railroad Tie Wall Replacement in Terrytown · Removal and replacement of aging railroad tie retaining walls and bed edges…
- Leaning & Collapsed Wall Repair in Terrytown · Priority response for leaning, bulging, and collapsed retaining walls…
How a Job Works in Terrytown
Step 1: It starts with a phone call to (504) 399-7980 or a request through our website. We will schedule a free on-site assessment at your Terrytown property. We will look at the wall, the soil, the drainage, and the access, and we will talk through what you are seeing and what you want to achieve. You will get a clear, written estimate before any work begins.
Step 2: Once you approve the estimate, we schedule the work. In Terrytown, many lots have tight side yards and driveways, so we plan equipment and material staging carefully. If your project requires a permit from the local building department, we can help you understand the requirements and coordinate the process. We will keep you informed on the schedule and any weather delays.
Step 3: When the work is done, we clean up the site and walk through the finished project with you. We make sure you are satisfied and that you know how to care for your new wall. We leave your property clean and tidy.
Pricing for retaining wall work in Terrytown depends on the size, condition, access, and urgency of the job. As a ballpark, retaining wall installation starts at $30 per square foot, with block and segmental walls starting at $25 per square foot and timber walls at $20 per square foot. Repairs start at $1,500, and replacement starts at $35 per square foot. Concrete walls start at $35 per square foot, and drainage systems start at $2,500. Leaning or collapsed wall repair starts at $2,500. For an accurate number, call us at (504) 399-7980 for a free estimate. We will assess your specific situation and give you a straightforward price.
