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We have the experience and the dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Fully licensed for all your needs. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"We noticed a significant hole developing in our shared alleyway, which seemed to worsen quickly. Also there were other depressions in our driveway where the asphalt was on the verge of giving way. After trying to contact multiple contractors and leaving several voicemails, the only one who responded promptly was Patrick from Capitol Hill Masonry. He came out immediately to assess the issues and provided us with a quote without delay. Once we approved the work, his team began the project the same day and completed everything by the following day. We are extremely pleased with the quality of their work. Patrick and his team were friendly and took the time to patiently answer all our questions. I would highly recommend Capitol Hill Masonry to anyone in need of masonry services."
Santhosh K on November 2024
We have the experience and the dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Fully licensed for all your needs. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"We noticed a significant hole developing in our shared alleyway, which seemed to worsen quickly. Also there were other depressions in our driveway where the asphalt was on the verge of giving way. After trying to contact multiple contractors and leaving several voicemails, the only one who responded promptly was Patrick from Capitol Hill Masonry. He came out immediately to assess the issues and provided us with a quote without delay. Once we approved the work, his team began the project the same day and completed everything by the following day. We are extremely pleased with the quality of their work. Patrick and his team were friendly and took the time to patiently answer all our questions. I would highly recommend Capitol Hill Masonry to anyone in need of masonry services."
Santhosh K on November 2024
We design and build custom outdoor living spaces in natural wood, low maintenance materials, natural stone, and concrete pavers. We're fully licensed and insured. We have been in business since 1989 and have thousands of satisfied customers throughout the DC Metro Area. We are A+ Rated with the BBB and have won Angie's List Super Service Award for 6 years in a row. We do not offer staining, sealing, and cleaning services.
"I'm absolutely thrilled with the work Sean and his crew did on our screened porch. I'm fairly particular and wanted to be involved in the project, probably more than most clients, and Sean worked with me throughout to get the porch I wanted. He was communicative and explained pros/cons of all the various options. Partway through the project, we realized our pre-existing front porch needed some repairs too, and Sean seamlessly added that to the project and was very reasonable on the price. Once the team started, the work went quickly but was clearly done very carefully. The attention to detail was fantastic, and the end result is a beautiful and functional porch that we're thrilled with. In the first week after the porch was completed, at least 6-8 different sets of neighbors stopped us to say it looked great. I would absolutely use American Deck again for a similar project and have recommended them to friends."
Andrew C on April 2025
We design and build custom outdoor living spaces in natural wood, low maintenance materials, natural stone, and concrete pavers. We're fully licensed and insured. We have been in business since 1989 and have thousands of satisfied customers throughout the DC Metro Area. We are A+ Rated with the BBB and have won Angie's List Super Service Award for 6 years in a row. We do not offer staining, sealing, and cleaning services.
"I'm absolutely thrilled with the work Sean and his crew did on our screened porch. I'm fairly particular and wanted to be involved in the project, probably more than most clients, and Sean worked with me throughout to get the porch I wanted. He was communicative and explained pros/cons of all the various options. Partway through the project, we realized our pre-existing front porch needed some repairs too, and Sean seamlessly added that to the project and was very reasonable on the price. Once the team started, the work went quickly but was clearly done very carefully. The attention to detail was fantastic, and the end result is a beautiful and functional porch that we're thrilled with. In the first week after the porch was completed, at least 6-8 different sets of neighbors stopped us to say it looked great. I would absolutely use American Deck again for a similar project and have recommended them to friends."
Andrew C on April 2025
Great Falls Stone is a Family owned and operated business that has been serving Maryland, Virginia & DC for the past 30 years. We use a variety of Natural stone and brick products. We can give you a free estimate, we will be happy to advise you on all your needs. Our service is excellent and our prices are competitive. Our experienced professional's can help you select just the right product to complete any job. Call us today at (301) 253-6633
"Highly recommend. Timely and reasonable estimate. Very knowledgeable on how to do the repairs. Once schedule they were there on time and finished in estimated time. Great result!"
ed n on May 2023
Great Falls Stone is a Family owned and operated business that has been serving Maryland, Virginia & DC for the past 30 years. We use a variety of Natural stone and brick products. We can give you a free estimate, we will be happy to advise you on all your needs. Our service is excellent and our prices are competitive. Our experienced professional's can help you select just the right product to complete any job. Call us today at (301) 253-6633
"Highly recommend. Timely and reasonable estimate. Very knowledgeable on how to do the repairs. Once schedule they were there on time and finished in estimated time. Great result!"
ed n on May 2023
Customer satisfaction comes first, which is why the owner is present throughout most of the construction and installation. We love what we do and we put that care into each project. We have hundreds of satisfied customers in MD, DC and Northern Virginia who will be more than happy to provide references. From simple and humble patios to vast and spacious landscapes, we always bring sophistication. Great or small, every endeavor is an honor to us and your exquisite taste is our passion.
"We had an excellent experience working with Mike Erickson and his team from DC Patio. They removed the old concreate patio at the back of our house and installed a new large flagstone patio. They installed a new front stoop and a new front walkway. They performed a new drainage installation. They installed new footings for the deck posts and added decorative gravel under the deck area. They improved the back lawn grading. The quality of job is great. We highly recommend Mike and his team."
Eugene K on October 2022
Customer satisfaction comes first, which is why the owner is present throughout most of the construction and installation. We love what we do and we put that care into each project. We have hundreds of satisfied customers in MD, DC and Northern Virginia who will be more than happy to provide references. From simple and humble patios to vast and spacious landscapes, we always bring sophistication. Great or small, every endeavor is an honor to us and your exquisite taste is our passion.
"We had an excellent experience working with Mike Erickson and his team from DC Patio. They removed the old concreate patio at the back of our house and installed a new large flagstone patio. They installed a new front stoop and a new front walkway. They performed a new drainage installation. They installed new footings for the deck posts and added decorative gravel under the deck area. They improved the back lawn grading. The quality of job is great. We highly recommend Mike and his team."
Eugene K on October 2022
We understand how important it is to have confidence in the people who design your landscape. We have a friendly staff of highly creative and capable people, and we pride ourselves in our excellent service recognized around DC area, Maryland and Virginia. That’s how we’ve built our business throughout more than 18 years and mostly through referrals. For more than a decade, Xtra Care Landscaping & Design, Inc, has provided professional lawn and yard maintenance as well as comprehensive landscaping design-build services to residential and commercial clients throughout the metropolitan Washington, DC area.Whether you choose mowing and edging, artificial turf or mulching our competitive pricing and professional service is among the best in the area, and be sure to ask about our complete landscape design-build services guaranteed to blend your home or office seamlessly into it’s natural surroundings. Call us for any of the listed services: Yard & Maintenance, Hardscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Lighting, Artificial Turf, Decks, Landscape Design, Going Green, Concrete Art, Or Commercial Maintenance!
"I recently worked with Cleber and the Xtra Care team on frontyard landscaping for our home in Potomac. I had an excellent experience from beginning to end. Cleber and his team are professional and detail-oriented. He is flexible to work with his clients and he listens, while sharing his own ideas. Cleber's team has expertise on landscaping, which was helpful as I requested for deer-resistant trees. Pricing is transparent with detail-oriented quotes that share line-item details on each plant, stone, or other item. Finally, on the day of, Cleber and his team worked efficiently and thoroughly. Each team member was polite and hardworking, and made the overall experience a pleasure. I look forward to continuing to work with Cleber and his team on my future landscaping and hardscaping needs."
Asif A on June 2025
We understand how important it is to have confidence in the people who design your landscape. We have a friendly staff of highly creative and capable people, and we pride ourselves in our excellent service recognized around DC area, Maryland and Virginia. That’s how we’ve built our business throughout more than 18 years and mostly through referrals. For more than a decade, Xtra Care Landscaping & Design, Inc, has provided professional lawn and yard maintenance as well as comprehensive landscaping design-build services to residential and commercial clients throughout the metropolitan Washington, DC area.Whether you choose mowing and edging, artificial turf or mulching our competitive pricing and professional service is among the best in the area, and be sure to ask about our complete landscape design-build services guaranteed to blend your home or office seamlessly into it’s natural surroundings. Call us for any of the listed services: Yard & Maintenance, Hardscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Lighting, Artificial Turf, Decks, Landscape Design, Going Green, Concrete Art, Or Commercial Maintenance!
"I recently worked with Cleber and the Xtra Care team on frontyard landscaping for our home in Potomac. I had an excellent experience from beginning to end. Cleber and his team are professional and detail-oriented. He is flexible to work with his clients and he listens, while sharing his own ideas. Cleber's team has expertise on landscaping, which was helpful as I requested for deer-resistant trees. Pricing is transparent with detail-oriented quotes that share line-item details on each plant, stone, or other item. Finally, on the day of, Cleber and his team worked efficiently and thoroughly. Each team member was polite and hardworking, and made the overall experience a pleasure. I look forward to continuing to work with Cleber and his team on my future landscaping and hardscaping needs."
Asif A on June 2025
We are a masonry contracting company with over 8 years experience - specializing in stone, brick and concrete work. With custom builds to your outdoor living space. With patios, walkways, driveway, steps, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fire pits, ponds, pool decks, landscape lighting and much more.
"The owner and the staff were all very polite and did excellent work. I consider my new front walk a work of art created by true craftsman. Pricing was as expected for our area."
Sheryl W on January 2025
We are a masonry contracting company with over 8 years experience - specializing in stone, brick and concrete work. With custom builds to your outdoor living space. With patios, walkways, driveway, steps, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fire pits, ponds, pool decks, landscape lighting and much more.
"The owner and the staff were all very polite and did excellent work. I consider my new front walk a work of art created by true craftsman. Pricing was as expected for our area."
Sheryl W on January 2025
Quality Hardscapes are a professional team of multiskilled contractors we can install, replace and carry out maintenance to all types of paving and masonry, driveways, patios, walkways, stops, steps, parking lots, and more. Our fully trained, experienced contractors have an excellent reputation with 100% customer satisfaction. Every masonry or paving project that we carry out is completed to the absolute highest standards.
Quality Hardscapes are a professional team of multiskilled contractors we can install, replace and carry out maintenance to all types of paving and masonry, driveways, patios, walkways, stops, steps, parking lots, and more. Our fully trained, experienced contractors have an excellent reputation with 100% customer satisfaction. Every masonry or paving project that we carry out is completed to the absolute highest standards.
An established family firm, MA Cleaning & Landscaping Design remains focused on providing the highest quality landscape services to commercial and residential clients in the DMV region. Founded in 1998, MA is a U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) certified privately held family organization. Our mission is to design the yard of your dreams by providing landscape services that enhance the beauty of your garden and the value of your property. Through our unique blend of talents and expertise, our staff can create the ideal outdoor environment to compliment any structure or living space. Whether that is providing beautiful green surroundings to enhance the workplace, improving the functionality of an outdoor area or creating a unique space of tranquility in your home, MA is here to serve.
"They were responsive and able to get to my job quickly. It turned out to be a lot more work than expected and they were able to stick to it almost all day and get it done. Very communicative throughout the day. And based on the amount of work required, the cost was reasonable. I would use them again without hesitation. I was very pleased with the outcome."
Mike M on May 2025
An established family firm, MA Cleaning & Landscaping Design remains focused on providing the highest quality landscape services to commercial and residential clients in the DMV region. Founded in 1998, MA is a U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) certified privately held family organization. Our mission is to design the yard of your dreams by providing landscape services that enhance the beauty of your garden and the value of your property. Through our unique blend of talents and expertise, our staff can create the ideal outdoor environment to compliment any structure or living space. Whether that is providing beautiful green surroundings to enhance the workplace, improving the functionality of an outdoor area or creating a unique space of tranquility in your home, MA is here to serve.
"They were responsive and able to get to my job quickly. It turned out to be a lot more work than expected and they were able to stick to it almost all day and get it done. Very communicative throughout the day. And based on the amount of work required, the cost was reasonable. I would use them again without hesitation. I was very pleased with the outcome."
Mike M on May 2025
Eddie Lovius, our principle, brings together a deep understanding of masonry and a love for design with more than a decade of experience in the industry. The mission of Fortune Stoneworks is to bring the highest quality project possible to meet the budget of our customers. We are a fully licensed and bonded construction company that places customer service as our #1 priority. Fortune Stoneworks has a project minimum of $2,500.
"Very professional and fairly priced. Work looks great"
Neha S on November 2024
Eddie Lovius, our principle, brings together a deep understanding of masonry and a love for design with more than a decade of experience in the industry. The mission of Fortune Stoneworks is to bring the highest quality project possible to meet the budget of our customers. We are a fully licensed and bonded construction company that places customer service as our #1 priority. Fortune Stoneworks has a project minimum of $2,500.
"Very professional and fairly priced. Work looks great"
Neha S on November 2024
Outdoor Designs it Includes: MASONRY AND HARDSCAPE Drainage Solutions, Patios, retaining walls, walkways, fireplaces, firepit, fences, driveways, columns, ponds, mulch, etc. We have general liability insurance License Maryland ( MHIC No. 133815 ) License Virginia Class A VA 2705189468 Free Estimate and Designs
"Excellently"
Dale S on December 2024
Outdoor Designs it Includes: MASONRY AND HARDSCAPE Drainage Solutions, Patios, retaining walls, walkways, fireplaces, firepit, fences, driveways, columns, ponds, mulch, etc. We have general liability insurance License Maryland ( MHIC No. 133815 ) License Virginia Class A VA 2705189468 Free Estimate and Designs
"Excellently"
Dale S on December 2024
FAQs for retaining wall installation projects in Washington DC, DC
A well-built retaining wall can absolutely boost home value. By carving out level space, preventing erosion, and giving your yard a clean, layered look, you raise both curb appeal and usable square footage. Home appraisers estimate a 100% to 200% return on the money you spend on building a retaining wall, especially when you choose durable materials and a design that complements the house.
Material and craftsmanship dictate how long a retaining wall lasts. Expect five to 20 years from wood, 20 to 100 from metal, 50 to 100 from concrete, and up to 200 from stone. Choose quality materials, hire an experienced installer, and schedule routine maintenance, and you’ll squeeze the maximum life out of any wall.
Yes, retaining walls require a drainage system. Without proper drainage, water builds up behind the wall and can push it forward or crack the blocks. Most pros add gravel trenches, perforated pipes, and weep holes to move rainwater and groundwater away. This simple step relieves pressure, protects the foundation, and keeps the surrounding soil in place.
Most retaining walls go up in one to three weeks. Crews start by prepping and grading the site, then pour or set footings, stack the blocks, and finish with backfill and clean-up. Bad weather, complicated terrain, or permit holdups can stretch the schedule, but an experienced contractor will build slack into the timeline and keep you informed.
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