Serving Barrington, NH

Retaining Walls in Barrington, NH

Tiered block and natural boulder walls for Barrington properties, built to level out a hillside and keep it in place for good.

Two tier block retaining wall with curved steps rising to the lawn
Serving Barrington, NH
Tiered Block · Boulder · Steps
Based in Newmarket, NH
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Our Work

Retaining Walls for Barrington Properties

Boulder retaining wall with granite steps leading to a front entry

Boulders and Granite Up to the House

A wall of large boulders with granite steps climbing through it to the front entry.

Block retaining wall with cap lights glowing at dusk beside a patio

A Wall That Lights the Way

A block wall with lights tucked under the cap, glowing along the patio at dusk.

Straight stairway between tall block walls on a hillside

A Stairway Cut Into the Hill

Steps run straight up the hill with a tall block wall holding each side.

Short block wall holding a raised garden bed beside a driveway

Edging a Driveway Bed

A short block wall holds a raised garden bed right at the edge of the driveway.

Curved boulder wall with shrubs planted on the bank above

A Planted Boulder Bank

Large boulders stacked into a curve, with shrubs and perennials planted above them.

Ring of boulders around a round paver patio with a fire pit

Boulders Around a Fire Pit

A ring of boulders holds the grade around a round paver patio with a fire pit in the middle.

Built From the Base Up

What Goes in Before the First Block

A wall stands on what is under it. We dig down, lay compacted gravel, set drainage behind the first course and only then start stacking block, so the wall stays straight through every freeze and thaw.

Crew setting the gravel base under the first course of a block wall

The gravel base going in under the first course of block.

Finished block retaining wall with steps and plantings on top

The same wall finished, with steps and plantings along the top.

How It Works

What Happens After You Reach Out

  1. Share the BasicsFill out the form with a rough length and height for the wall and how you hope to use the ground above it.
  2. We Call You BackWithin one business day we reach out to pick a time to come walk the property with you.
  3. Your Plan and QuoteAfter seeing the hill, the water flow and the access for our machines, we put together a plan and a quote for you.
Common Questions

Questions We Hear From Homeowners

How tall can a retaining wall be?

It depends on the soil and the slope behind it, and taller walls are often split into two tiers with a shelf between them. We measure on site and tell you what will hold.

Do you use boulders or block?

We build both, since boulders give a natural look on a wooded lot and block gives clean lines and room for steps and lights. We help you pick the one that fits the yard.

Can my old timber wall be replaced?

Yes, the old timbers come out and a block or boulder wall goes in with a proper base and drainage behind it.

Do you build patios and walkways too?

Yes, see our Barrington patio page and our Barrington walkway page.

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Quotes are free. Reach out below or call (603) 704-1013.

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Up North Scapes LLC  ·  245 South Main Street, Newmarket, NH 03857  ·  603-704-1013  ·  info@upnorthscape.com
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