Serving Portland, OR
Portland's Trusted Retaining Wall Contractor
Oregon Retaining Walls is Portland's top-rated retaining wall contractor. We design and build segmental block, natural stone, boulder, timber, and poured concrete retaining walls and outdoor steps for homes across the city.
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- 5.0-star Google rated · locally owned & operated
- Free on-site consultations & detailed estimates
- In-house crews — no subcontractors for core work
Our Services
Our Services in Portland
Full-service retaining wall construction for Portland-area homeowners and businesses — from segmental block, natural stone, and boulder walls to tiered systems, garden and seating walls, and outdoor steps. Every wall is built for the Portland metro climate.
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Custom retaining walls across the Portland area — segmental block, natural stone, boulder, timber, and poured concrete. ...
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Outdoor Steps & Stairs
Custom outdoor steps and stairs for Portland-area slopes — natural stone, block, and poured concrete steps that connect ...
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Why Portland Homeowners Choose Us
Local Expertise
We have built retaining walls across Portland and the Portland area for years. We know the local soil conditions, drainage, and hydrostatic pressure, and what it takes to build a wall that holds here.
In-House Crews
We never subcontract our core work. Our trained, full-time crews ensure consistent quality and accountability on every project.
Built to Last
Engineered gravel bases, real drainage, and geogrid reinforcement — every material and method is selected for durability and performance in the Portland metro climate.
Proven Track Record
5.0-star Google rating and a long list of happy homeowners, businesses, and HOAs across the Portland area and the Portland metro.
About Portland
Retaining Walls in Portland, OR
Portland is our home market, and we know its neighborhoods, soils, and slopes inside and out. From the hillsides of the West Hills to the terraced yards of Southeast and Northeast, we build retaining walls engineered for the Pacific Northwest. Portland's wet winters, heavy clay soils, and constant hydrostatic pressure all shape how we handle base prep, drainage, and reinforcement on every wall — and that local knowledge shows up in walls that hold their line.
Our most common Portland projects include reclaiming steep backyards with tiered block walls, natural stone and boulder walls for erosion control, garden and seating walls, and outdoor steps that connect the levels a sloped lot creates. We handle the design, engineering, drainage, and construction, coordinate permits where required, and leave the site clean. Homeowners across Southeast, Northeast, North, and Southwest Portland rely on us for walls that last.
Whether you're stopping erosion, terracing a hillside garden, or turning an unusable slope into level yard, Oregon Retaining Walls brings local expertise and detail-oriented craftsmanship to every Portland project. Contact us for a free on-site consultation anywhere in the city.
Reviews
What Portland Homeowners Say
Real reviews from real Portland-area homeowners. See the difference quality craftsmanship makes.
“Oregon Retaining Walls rebuilt a failing timber wall in our backyard with a beautiful tiered block wall. The crew was professional, on time, and you could tell the drainage and base work was done right. Best contractor we've worked with in Portland.”
Mark R.
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“We had a natural stone retaining wall and matching steps installed and could not be happier. They took the time to get the design exactly right, and the craftsmanship is top notch. Turned a useless slope into our favorite part of the yard.”
Jennifer L.
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“Needed a tall engineered block wall to hold back the hillside above our driveway. ORW handled the engineering and permits, built in the drainage and geogrid, and it passed inspection with no issues. Clean work and great communication start to finish.”
David S.
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“Our new boulder wall and stone steps completely transformed the front of the house and stopped the erosion we'd been fighting for years. The install was fast and clean, and it looks fantastic. Thank you Oregon Retaining Walls!”
Amanda K.
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Featured Work
Recent Projects
A sampling of block, natural stone, and boulder retaining walls, tiered systems, and outdoor step projects completed across the Portland area.
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Segmental Block Retaining Walls
Engineered SRW block walls across the Portland area — tiered systems, seating walls, and slope reclamation built on a compacted base with real drainage and geogrid reinforcement.
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Natural Stone & Boulder Walls
Timeless natural stone and rugged boulder retaining walls that hold slopes and add an organic, high-end look to Portland-area landscapes.
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Tiered & Terraced Walls
Multi-level tiered retaining walls that reclaim steep backyards, terrace gardens, and turn unusable slopes into level, usable outdoor space.
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Garden & Seating Walls
Decorative garden borders, raised planter beds, and built-in seating walls that double as landscape features across the Portland metro.
Outdoor Steps & Stairs
Outdoor Steps & Stairs
Natural stone, block, and poured-concrete steps that connect levels safely and tie retaining walls, patios, and landscapes together.
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Erosion Control & Slope Stabilization
Retaining walls and boulder rockeries that stop erosion, protect foundations from runoff, and stabilize slopes for Portland-area homes.
Our Process
How We Work in Portland
Free Consultation
We meet you at your property to walk the slope, learn your goals, and talk through wall style, materials, height, and budget.
Design & Engineering
You get a clear design and a detailed written estimate covering material, height, drainage, and reinforcement — engineered where the height or load requires it, so you know exactly what to expect.
Excavation, Base & Drainage
Our crews excavate and compact an engineered gravel base, set a level leveling pad, and build in drainage — perforated drain pipe and clean gravel backfill — the parts that keep an Oregon wall standing for decades.
Build, Backfill & Finish
We set each course level and true, add geogrid reinforcement where needed, backfill and compact in lifts, cap the wall, and clean the site — then walk the finished project with you.
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