Brookhaven, GAEngineered
Engineered Cross-Tie Wall Replacement in Brookhaven, GA
A worn-out cross-tie wall above a neighbor's lower wall, replaced with 79 feet of engineered, geogrid-reinforced Rockwood block in Brookhaven, GA.
Serving North Metro Atlanta
Timber Wall Replacement
Timber, cross-tie, and railroad tie walls rot from the inside out in wet Georgia clay, and most fail within 10 to 15 years. We remove the old wall, rebuild the base and drainage it never had, and replace it with a modular block wall designed to outlast it many times over.
Signs you need this
- Ties that are soft, cracked, or crumbling
- A wall leaning forward or pulling away at the corners
- Trees or roots growing out of the wall face
- Soil spilling through gaps between timbers
What's included
- Removal and haul-off of the old timbers
- Excavation of failed backfill, roots, and stumps
- New compacted footing, drain pipe, and stone backfill
- Geogrid-reinforced modular block wall
- Matching the new wall to driveways, fences, and existing grade
What goes in the ground
Our Standard Sub-Surface SRW Mechanics
Every segmental retaining wall we construct across North Georgia relies on crucial sub-surface mechanics to ensure permanent structural stability.
- 1
Compacted Base Pad
Native soil subgrade excavated and topped with a mechanically compacted #57 or dense-graded crushed stone leveling pad to eliminate settling.
- 2
Hydrostatic Drainage Core
A 4-inch perforated footing drain pipe embedded in clean #57 stone and wrapped in non-woven filter fabric to channel groundwater away from the wall face.
- 3
Biaxial Geogrid Matrix
High-tensile biaxial geogrid layers horizontally embedded between block courses and backfill lifts, locking the soil mass directly into the wall face.
Our work
View all projectsTimber Wall Replacement projects
Completed jobs with before-and-after photos and the details of how they were built.
Roswell, GAEngineered
Engineered Block Wall Replaces Cross Ties in Roswell, GA
Trees grew right out of an old cross tie wall. After stump grinding, root removal, and permits, we built a 90-foot engineered Rockwood wall in Roswell, GA.
Rabun Gap, GA
86-Foot Cross Tie Wall Replacement in Rabun Gap, GA
A rotting cross tie wall beside the carport drive became an 86-foot Rockwood block wall with geogrid and #57 stone drainage in Rabun Gap, GA.
How it works
From first call to finished wall
No surprises: you know the plan, the price, and the timeline before we break ground.
Free site visit
We walk the property with you, measure the slope, check drainage, and talk through options.
Design & engineering
You get a clear written estimate. Walls over 4 feet get engineered plans and permits, coordinated by us.
Build
Our own crew and equipment handle excavation, drainage, and construction from start to cleanup.
10-year warranty
Our work is backed by a 10-year warranty, so you are covered long after the crew leaves.
Related services
Often done together
- Retaining WallsBlock, boulder, and welded wire walls built for Georgia clay.
- Sinkhole & Trash Pit RepairFix sinking yards caused by buried construction debris.
- Drainage & GradingMove water away from walls, foundations, and low spots.
- Commercial Retaining WallsEngineered walls for builders, developers, and HOAs.
- Patios & Outdoor LivingPaver patios, pool decks, and outdoor kitchens on a solid base.
- Steps & WalkwaysSafe, solid steps and paths that tie levels together.
FAQ
All questionsCommon questions about retaining walls
Straight answers about permits, drainage, and why old walls fail.
Serving Woodstock, GA & North Georgia
Get a free estimate for timber wall replacement
Tell us about your slope, wall, or drainage problem. We will visit the site, explain what it needs, and give you a clear estimate.
- Free on-site estimate
- 30+ years in business
- 10-year warranty
- Licensed & insured