Retaining Wall Contractors 

If you are looking for a contractor to help you build a concrete retaining wall, McGrath Civils can help you. We are a construction company that specialises in building retaining walls. Our retaining wall contractors work on projects across the the south of England including in London, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, East Sussex, Surrey and Kent and everywhere in between.  

The retaining wall contractor team at McGrath Civils has worked on countless projects over the last 25 years and we are proud to have built an outstanding reputation in the field.

When it comes to retaining walls, we work for private individuals, developers, homebuilders and local authorities for projects ranging in size. If you would like to discuss a new retaining wall project with us, please call and speak to Sean McGrath directly on 07717 014006 or email us details of your concrete retaining wall enquiry to info@mcgrathcivilsltd.co.uk.

What is a retaining wall? 

A retaining wall is a structure that is built to retain a material behind it, most commonly soil.

Retaining walls are usually built to counteract the force of a ground load, either via the walls individual mass or by an anchoring system and are commonly used in a variety of construction sectors including residential, commercial and coastal defence.  

Are there different types of Retaining Walls? 

There are a number of common construction methods in the UK when it comes to retaining walls.

Some of the most common retaining wall systems include:  

• Cantilevered Retaining Wall 
• Gravity Retaining Wall
• Sheet Piling Retaining Wall 

For more reading on the subject of retaining walls, read our blog post about the importance of retaining walls in construction.

Why are Retaining Walls so important? 

It is vital to any build that the retaining walls are built correctly and calculated to withstand load and pressure, as any soil collapse or slippage could lead to catastrophic damage to a home or commercial property.

For example, retaining walls are critical in the realm of basement construction. Once a site has been identified, cleared,  excavated and the groundworks prepared, the walls of any basement structure must withstand a huge amount of pressure which is exerted by the surrounding materials, usually soil, over a long period of time. 

If you are in the process of building retaining walls for a new basement construction project, it is vital you instruct a firm that specialises in this complex area of construction. At McGrath Civils, we specialise in basement construction and would be pleased to speak to you about your project, visit your site and prepare a no obligation quote on your behalf. Contact us today to discuss your new basement project.

Building regulations for boundary and retaining walls can be found here. 

Can I build a Retaining Wall myself? 

We regularly speak to clients who are contemplating building a retaining wall themselves. We always advise our clients that if you intend to build a wall which is over 1 metre in height, it’s vital you consider taking advice from a team of experts to help you.

We recommend for larger projects, a structural engineer and a team of retaining wall contractors, that specialise in this type of construction, should be consulted.   

Additional things to consider when building retaining walls are drainage and waterproofing, otherwise you may cause a great deal of damage to your property, which may cost you thousands in remedial works.

Do you need advice relating to a retaining wall? 

If you are planning on building a retaining wall as part of a new build or a basement project, or you have to rebuild an existing wall, contact the experts at McGrath Civils Ltd.

Our retaining wall contractors have over 25 years of experience in working with both residential and commercial clients, as well as local authorities and infrastructure companies.   

To speak with us regarding a new retaining wall project, contact us today by calling 07717 014006 or email us details of your retaining wall enquiry to info@mcgrathcivilsltd.co.uk.

We work on retaining wall projects in the following areas

From our head office in London, we are able to work on retaining wall projects in London, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East Sussex, Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent.