Stone block retaining wall
Sonoma County, CA
Retaining walls & fencing
Retaining walls and fencing built to hold, not just look good
Structural retaining walls and fencing built in house by a licensed crew, serving Santa Rosa and the surrounding Sonoma County hillside properties.
15 years in business•
Licensed and insured•
100% in-house crew, no subcontractors•
Residential and commercial•
Why it matters
A retaining wall is holding back your yard, not decorating it
Unlike most hardscape features, a retaining wall is doing real structural work. Built without proper drainage or footing, it can lean, crack, or fail outright, taking soil, plants, and sometimes a fence or patio with it. Fencing has its own version of this problem: posts set too shallow or too close to a slope loosen and lean within a few seasons.
Drainage built in from the start
Water pressure behind a wall is the most common cause of failure, so drainage is planned in, not added after a problem shows up.
Matched to your slope and soil
Wall height, material, and footing depth sized to your property, not a one size fits all approach.
Fencing set to actually hold
Posts set deep enough and in the right spot for your soil and grade, so gates and panels stay aligned for years.
What's included
Retaining walls and fencing are structural work, so every project starts with a look at your slope, soil, and property lines before any material gets chosen.
- Block, stone, or timber retaining wallsBuilt with proper footing and backfill for your specific slope.
- Drainage behind every wallGravel backfill and drainage pipe planned in from the start.
- Wood, vinyl, and metal fencingFor privacy, property lines, or pool areas.
- Gates and access pointsBuilt to line up correctly and stay that way.
- A clear, itemized quoteBefore any work begins, so there are no surprises once the crew shows up.
Why choose us
What Sonoma County homeowners ask before hiring a wall or fence contractor
"Will the price change once work starts?"
You get a clear, itemized quote before any work begins, built from an actual look at your slope and soil, not a rough guess that grows once the crew shows up.
"Who's actually going to be in my yard?"
Licensed, insured, and 100% in-house. We don't hand structural work like this off to subcontractors you've never met.
"How do I know this wall won't fail later?"
Most wall failures trace back to skipped footing or drainage. That's exactly where we spend the most attention before a single block goes down.
"How do I know you'll actually finish on time?"
15 years serving Sonoma County properties means realistic timelines set upfront, not vague promises that slip once the job is underway.
Our process
What working with us actually looks like
1
Free consultation
We walk the property with you and talk through goals, budget, and timeline.
2
Design & quote
You get a custom design plan and an itemized quote before anything is scheduled.
3
Scheduling
Once approved, we lock in a start date and walk you through what each week will look like.
4
Installation
Our in-house crew builds the project start to finish. No subcontractors, no handoffs.
5
Final walkthrough
We review the finished project together and make sure it matches what was approved.
Is this right for you?
Common reasons people call us for walls and fencing
Sloped yard losing soil
Erosion is washing soil, mulch, or plants downhill every time it rains.
An existing wall is cracking or leaning
A current retaining wall is showing signs of movement or failure.
Want more privacy
Neighbors, a street, or a shared property line has you wanting a fence.
Pool area fencing
Adding or updating fencing around a pool to meet local requirements.
Marking a property line
Defining a boundary clearly between your property and a neighbor.
Commercial property fencing
Security or boundary fencing for a commercial site.
Recent work
Walls that stay put, fences that stay straight
Wooden fence with light features
Sonoma County, CA
Retaining walls and fencing throughout Sonoma County and Lake County
AHA Landscaping builds retaining walls and fencing across Santa Rosa, Windsor, Sebastopol, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Cotati, and Sonoma in Sonoma County, as well as Clearlake in neighboring Lake County. If you're just outside these areas, give us a call and we'll let you know honestly whether we can help.
Common questions
It depends on the height and location of the wall. We will let you know if your project needs a permit and handle that as part of the process.
Proper footing depth and drainage behind the wall are what actually prevent failure. Most wall problems trace back to one of those two things being skipped.
Wood, vinyl, and metal fencing, chosen based on your budget, privacy needs, and whether the fence is for a pool area, property line, or general privacy.
We serve Santa Rosa and the surrounding Sonoma County area, including Windsor, Sebastopol, Calistoga, and Petaluma. Call us if you're just outside that range and we'll let you know honestly.
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