Rock Retaining Walls

Rock Retaining Walls – St. George, Utah

At first glance building a rock wall in St. George might look pretty straight forward and most people are surprised there is actually a lot more to them than meets the eye. In many cases there are local building codes and ordinance requirements that need to be met.

If you’re like most homeowners looking to build a rock retaining wall in St. George (or just about anywhere in Southern Utah for that matter), you will want to answer the following questions before you build and in many cases these questions can effect the overall cost of building your home, so it might be a good idea to consider these before you put in an offer on your building lot.

• Do I need to hire an engineer when building a rock wall in St. George?

• I am putting in an offer on a building lot. Should I wait until it closes before getting an estimate for a rock wall?

• Do I need a survey for my rock wall and will they stake it out for me?

• How close can I build to my rock wall?

• What is a Geo-grid and do I need it on my rock retaining wall?

• What is the cost difference for rock walls with and without Geo-grid?

• Are there other options other than Geo-grid?

• How much on average do rock retaining walls in St. George cost?

• Are permits needed when building a rock wall on my property?

• Are there special code requirements for my rock wall in St. George?

• Can we add rock retaining walls to a property with existing structures?

• How long does it take to install a rock wall in St. George?

• What colors can I choose from or What type of rock do you use?