Serving Durham, NH

Retaining Walls in Durham, NH

When an old wall starts to lean or rot, we take it out and build a block or boulder wall in Durham that is made to last.

Curved block planter wall with new plantings beside a house
Serving Durham, NH
Wall Replacement · Tiers · Steps
Based in Newmarket, NH
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★ 5.0 Google Rating · 152 Reviews
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The crew that came out to install our steps/patio/retaining wall was professional, friendly, and efficient.
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He also was able to utilize the boulders that were here to create a retaining wall that will blend with the landscape as we continue to add more plants.
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His team knocked it out of the park with our retaining wall.
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Our Work

Wall Work Around Durham Homes

Tall stacked boulder wall holding a bank below a waterfront home

Boulders Below a Waterfront Home

A tall wall of stacked boulders holds the bank between the house and the water.

Granite stairway to a front door with boulders stacked on both sides

Granite Steps Framed by Boulders

A granite stairway to the front door, with boulders stacked along both sides.

Block retaining wall cut into a grassy slope with level lawn above and below

A Block Wall Across a Grass Bank

A clean block wall cut into a grassy slope, with level lawn above and below.

Retaining wall and steps lit by cap lights at dusk

Steps and Walls After Dark

Low lights set into the wall cap light every step on the way to the house.

Curved block seat wall around a paver patio

A Seat Wall Around the Patio

A curved block wall that rings the patio and doubles as extra seating.

New plantings along the top of a block retaining wall and stairway

Plantings Along the Top

Fresh plantings set along the top of a new block wall and stairway.

Out With the Old Wall

Replacing a Wall That Gave Out

Timber walls rot and dry laid walls without drainage slowly push forward. Once a wall has moved, patching it only buys a little time, so we remove it and build the new one with a compacted base and stone behind it.

Old timber retaining wall broken apart on a slope

An old timber wall that had broken apart.

New block retaining walls and steps with fresh lawn, built where the old wall stood

The new block walls and steps built in its place, with fresh lawn around them.

How It Works

What Happens After You Reach Out

  1. Tell Us What You HaveUse the form to say whether you need a new wall or a replacement, about how long and tall it is, and what you want from the space.
  2. Pick a TimeWe get back to you within one business day and set up a visit to look at it together.
  3. Get Your PlanWe check the slope, the drainage and the way in for the equipment, then send a plan and a quote.
Common Questions

Questions We Hear From Homeowners

My wall is bulging in the middle, can it be fixed?

A bulging wall most often has water trapped behind it, so we take it down and rebuild it with drainage stone and a pipe that lets the water out.

Will the new wall match my yard?

Yes, we pick block colors or boulders that suit the house and the rest of the landscape.

Can you work around trees and existing gardens?

Yes, we plan the dig around the trees and beds you want to keep and talk through it on the visit.

Can you add a patio or walkway with the wall?

Yes, a wall often makes room for one, and you can see that work on our Durham patio page and our Durham walkway page.

Get Started

Ready to Start Your Project?

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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