Kendall is a sprawling suburb of Miami where 1970s and 80s subdivisions wrap around lakes and canals, and the flat ground means retaining walls are everywhere holding back water and soil. If you live in a home off Kendall Drive or near the Turnpike, you've probably seen timber walls that are leaning, cracked block walls around pool decks, or lake banks that are washing out after heavy rain. Our team at Miami Retaining Wall knows these neighborhoods because we work here every week.
Homeowners in Kendall (33176) call us because we understand the local conditions: porous limestone under thin sandy soil, a water table just a few feet down, and hurricane season that tests every wall. Whether your wall is failing or you're planning a new one, we give you straight answers and a free on-site estimate.
Retaining Wall in Kendall (33176)
Kendall's terrain is flat and low, with many homes built on raised pads around lakes and canals. The soil is thin sandy material over oolitic limestone, and the water table sits only a few feet below grade. That means drainage is critical: when heavy rain hits, hydrostatic pressure builds up behind walls that don't have proper drainage, and we see a lot of leaning, bulging, and cracked walls as a result. Timber walls from the 1970s and 80s are common here, and many are at the end of their lifespan. Pool deck walls and stuccoed CMU planter walls also fail from tree roots and settling. Lake bank stabilization is a frequent request in subdivisions around Kendall Lakes and near the Miccosukee Golf Course.
Our team has worked on retaining walls throughout Kendall and the surrounding Miami area. We know the local building department requirements, the typical HOA rules, and the access challenges in tight backyards.
Our services in Kendall
- Retaining Wall Installation in Kendall · Design and construction of new retaining walls for raised lots, pool decks…
- Retaining Wall Repair in Kendall · Repair of leaning, bowing, cracked, or settling retaining walls…
- Retaining Wall Replacement in Kendall · Full tear-out and replacement of failed or end-of-life walls…
- Concrete Retaining Walls in Kendall · Poured concrete and reinforced CMU block retaining walls with engineered…
- Block & Segmental Retaining Walls in Kendall · Segmental retaining walls (SRW) in Allan Block, Versa-Lok…
- Boulder & Natural Stone Walls in Kendall · Boulder and natural stone retaining walls that blend into tropical and…
- Timber Retaining Walls in Kendall · Pressure-treated timber walls for garden beds and low raised borders…
- Slope Stabilization & Erosion Control in Kendall · Stabilization of lake banks, canal edges, raised pads…
- Retaining Wall Drainage in Kendall · Drainage systems that make walls last: French drains, weep holes…
- Railroad Tie Wall Replacement in Kendall · Removal and replacement of aging railroad tie retaining walls from the 1980s…
- Leaning & Collapsed Wall Repair in Kendall · Priority response for leaning, bulging, and collapsed retaining walls…
How a Job Works in Kendall
Step 1: You call us at (786) 741-7917 or fill out our contact form. We schedule a free on-site assessment at your Kendall property, usually within a few days. We'll look at the wall, the soil, the drainage, and any access issues. You'll get a written estimate with options and a clear explanation of what we recommend.
Step 2: Once you approve the estimate, we pull any required permits (many walls over 4 feet need one) and schedule the work. In Kendall, we often deal with tight lot access, so we plan how to get materials and equipment into your backyard without damaging landscaping. We also coordinate with HOAs when needed. Most installations take a few days to a week, depending on the size and complexity.
Step 3: After the work is done, we clean up the site completely, haul away debris, and do a final walkthrough with you to make sure you're satisfied. We don't leave until you're happy.
Pricing for retaining walls in Kendall depends on the size, materials, access, and condition of the site. As a ballpark, retaining wall installation starts at $30 per square foot, with segmental block walls starting at $25 per square foot and concrete walls at $35 per square foot. Repair jobs typically start at $1,500, while full replacements start at $35 per square foot. Drainage solutions start at $2,500, and slope stabilization is quoted after a free estimate. For an accurate price, call us at (786) 741-7917 to schedule your free on-site assessment.
