Lemmon Valley is a high-desert community just north of Reno, where homes near Swan Lake sit on low ground and the surrounding sagebrush hills rise toward the Virginia Range. The mix of older ranchettes, newer stucco subdivisions, and manufactured homes on generous lots means retaining walls here face a specific set of pressures: spring snowmelt, flash flooding after summer storms, and soils that shift with the seasons.
Homeowners in Lemmon Valley (89506) call Reno Retaining Wall because we understand the local ground. From the flat lots near the lake to the sloped properties off Lemmon Drive, we have seen how water pools behind walls and how freeze-thaw cycles crack even well-built block. Our team is fully insured, and we focus on drainage and stabilization first, so your wall holds up through another Reno winter.
Retaining Wall in Lemmon Valley (89506)
Lemmon Valley presents challenges you do not see in the older parts of Reno. Many properties near Swan Lake have low elevation and high water tables, so soil behind a wall stays wet long after the snow melts. That hydrostatic pressure is the number one cause of leaning and collapsing walls here. On the hillsides east of Lemmon Drive, decomposed granite and volcanic soils ravel easily, and a heavy rain can send mud and rock down onto driveways. We build walls that account for these conditions, using proper drainage, compacted base material, and wall systems suited to the load.
Our team has worked throughout the North Valleys, from Stead to Silver Lake, and we know the permit process through Washo County. Whether you need a new segmental block wall to terrace a sloped backyard or a repair on a railroad tie wall that has rotted through, we bring the right equipment and experience to get it done. We also handle slope stabilization and erosion control, which is critical for properties backing up to open range or seasonal drainages.
Our services in Lemmon Valley
- Retaining Wall Installation in Lemmon Valley · New retaining walls for Reno hillside lots, stepped subdivisions…
- Retaining Wall Repair in Lemmon Valley · Repair of leaning, bowing, cracked or frost-heaved retaining walls across Reno…
- Retaining Wall Replacement in Lemmon Valley · Full tear-out and replacement of failed or end-of-life retaining walls.
- Concrete Retaining Walls in Lemmon Valley · Poured concrete and reinforced CMU block retaining walls with footings below…
- Block & Segmental Retaining Walls in Lemmon Valley · Segmental retaining walls (SRW) in Allan Block, Versa-Lok and Keystone systems.
- Boulder & Natural Stone Walls in Lemmon Valley · Native basalt and granite boulder walls that blend into Reno hillside and…
- Timber Retaining Walls in Lemmon Valley · Pressure-treated timber walls for garden beds and low terraces…
- Slope Stabilization & Erosion Control in Lemmon Valley · Hillside and riverbank stabilization with terraced retaining walls…
- Retaining Wall Drainage in Lemmon Valley · Drainage systems that make retaining walls last in Reno soils.
- Railroad Tie Wall Replacement in Lemmon Valley · Removal and replacement of aging railroad tie walls from the 1980s and 90s…
- Leaning & Collapsed Wall Repair in Lemmon Valley · Priority response for leaning, bulging and collapsed retaining walls around…
How a Job Works in Lemmon Valley
Step 1: You call us at (775) 993-2344, and we schedule a free on-site assessment. We walk your property, check the wall for cracks, bulging, or settling, and look at how water drains. We also discuss your goals and give you a written estimate before any work begins.
Step 2: Once you approve the plan, we pull any necessary permits through Washoe County and coordinate with your HOA if applicable. On tight lots in Lemmon Valley, we plan access for equipment and materials carefully, sometimes using smaller machines to avoid damaging landscaping or septic systems. We set a start date and keep you informed as we excavate, set the base, install drainage, and build the wall.
Step 3: After the wall is complete, we clean up the site, haul away debris, and walk through the finished work with you. We make sure you understand how the drainage works and how to maintain the wall. We leave your property clean and ready to enjoy.
Pricing for retaining walls in Lemmon Valley depends on the size, materials, and site conditions. As a ballpark, a basic timber wall starts around $20 per square foot, while segmental block and boulder walls run about $25 per square foot. Concrete walls start around $35 per square foot. Repairs typically start at $1,500, and drainage corrections begin at $2,500. For a leaning or collapsed wall, expect to pay from $2,500, depending on the extent of the damage. Access, soil conditions, and permit requirements can affect the final cost. Call us at (775) 993-2344 for a free estimate tailored to your property.
✅ Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) Insured Contractor - C-10 Landscape or C-18 Masonry classification, fully insured for work in Lemmon Valley and nearby areas.
