Land Clearing and Dry Stacked Retaining Wall

The purpose of this project was to transition a steep grade with a multi-level dry stacked limestone retaining wall.  The base consisted of compacted chert and 3/4 gravel.  A drainage system was installed behind the wall which connected to underground piping.  

One project shows a retaining wall used to establish an outline for a plant bed.  In the other, a retaining wall application increased the grade for a parking lot.  Landscaping boulders were added to establish a border, to create seating platforms, and as side tables.

To address soil erosion and driveway washout from runoff, a plastic culvert pipe was installed to channel water. Dry stacked limestone retaining walls and rip rap were added around and above the pipe openings.

To mitigate gravel washout, trees and brush were removed along the high side of the driveway and a swale was installed to redirect water flow to a plastic culvert pipe installed beneath the road. Along the bank, grass was sowed and covered by straw mats while rip rap was spread in the trough of the swale. 

In this project, a swale was installed along a steep hillside to channel water to an adjoining creek, helping to control gravel washout on the road below. 

To mitigate washout and soil erosion, rip rap was installed along the high side of a roadway.

During various times of the year, efforts involved land clearing and cleanup as well as removal of stumps.

A client wanted this lot cleaned up so he could resume mowing.  Accordingly, most trees and debris were removed.

Examples of trenches dug for purposes of laying conduit specific to electrical service.

This customer wanted all landscaping plants and trees removed from the front and sides of the house - before and after photos.

Attached corrugated pipes to gutter downspouts for redirecting water away from the foundation