Nathan Stockman, President

Initial Consultation 📞

• Detailed discussion of your needs
• Preliminary solution exploration
• Budget and timeline planning
• Free consultation scheduling

Site Assessment 📋

• Comprehensive measurements
• Elevation analysis
• Material selection guidance
• Drainage evaluation

Project Execution 🏗️

• Dedicated project manager
• Regular progress updates
• Quality control checks
• Clean and professional job site

Final Inspection ✓

• Thorough walkthrough
• Customer satisfaction verification
• Maintenance guidance
• Warranty documentation

According to Google data, searches for ‘retaining wall’ hit their peak around April, May, and June each year. That said, trends during the ‘off season’ have risen each year for the last 5 years, and are holding steady lately. In fact, there has been an uptick in search interest most recently (late November). Now is the time to take advantage of Stockman’s unique capabilities in building, repairing, and maintaining high quality retaining walls.

we are committed to Excellence

• CMHA SRW certified installers
• NDS Certified Drainage Contractors
• Expert understanding of Pittsburgh’s unique terrain and soil conditions

we provide Complete Permit Management

We handle everything:

• Determining permit requirements
• Arranging engineering services when needed
• Managing all paperwork
• Coordinating with local authorities

Certified Expertise

• CMHA SRW certified installers
• NDS Certified Drainage Contractors
• Complete permit management
• Engineering partnerships for complex projects

Premium Materials

We partner with industry leaders including:

• Lampus
• Unilock
• Techo Bloc
• EP Henry
• Cambridge

How much does it cost and how long will it take?

A retaining wall is something that can start at a few thousand dollars and can be upwards to tens or even a hundred thousand dollars depending on the size of the project and the scope of work. Just like cost, the length of the job can vary from days to even months depending on the size of the project.

Can walls help manage water problems or drainage issues?

Yes, retaining walls can significantly help manage water problems by diverting water flow, preventing soil erosion, and limiting flooding, especially on sloped properties where water runoff can be significant. They are particularly useful for directing water away from foundations and managing drainage issues on a property.

Are there different types of retaining walls?

Yes, there are many different types and styles of retaining walls starting with the most basic being pressure treated wood and as complex as very heavy blocks that require heavy equipment to move. There are so many different manufacturers of retaining wall blocks that offer a wide variety of style, color, shape and size of product. Some of the main hitters in the industry are Lampus, Unilock, Techo Bloc, EP Henry and Cambridge.

Do I actually need a retaining wall? Are there other options instead?

Some of the other options can actually cause you to lose space of one’s property due to the amount of grading that would be required to stabilize a hillside or adjacent property that could be more obtainable and appealing that just graded dirt.