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Hometech Construction & Design
“The whole team, from the design throughout the construction have gone above and beyond listening to our needs and ensuring that our move to the Bay Area was a smooth and rather enjoyable one!”
Best Retaining Wall Contractors in Palo Alto, CA
15 companies listed · 8 in Palo Alto · 4 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+ · 8 show a license
Data verified October 15, 2026
El Camino General Engineering Inc
“Edgar and crew did a great job on our driveway - I appreciated his responsiveness.”
Lerch Construction
JG Universal Landscape Inc.
“Jose and Juan and everyone who worked on this yard did a fantastic, professional, quality job.”
Aravat Landscaping Inc
“Great pricing and high quality work!”
Naturewalk Landscapes Design & Construction
Listed for homeowners in and around Palo Alto, CA, these 15 companies build and rebuild retaining walls. Wall types, materials and hours are what each company publishes for itself, and the ratings and quoted lines are drawn from public reviews.
Area overview: Palo Alto, CA
Of the 15 companies we list here, 8 are in Palo Alto itself and 7 come from towns including Santa Clara (3, 10 mi), East Palo Alto (1, 5 mi) and Saratoga (1, 11 mi). 14 of the companies on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 285 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (98%), professionalism (88%) and responsiveness (85%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the companies on this page are "communication" and "price". 4 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The services the companies on this page list most often on their websites are adu construction (2), bathroom remodel (2), flooring (2), hardscaping & landscaping (2) and kitchen remodeling (2). 8 show a license on their websites and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 1 offers financing or payment plans; 7 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the companies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book.
Do these companies show photos of finished walls?
A website link sits on all 15 wall builders here. A photograph of a finished wall tells you very little, because everything that fails is behind the face. Look for pictures taken mid-build instead: the base trench, the drainage stone going in, the grid rolled out between courses. A company that photographs that stage is proud of the right part.
Octagon Pavers and Outdoor Living
“We used Octagon Pavers to do our driveway and also manage the planning and installation of turf in our backyard.”
Pete Moffat Construction
Palo Alto Builders
Mr & Mrs Construction & Remodeling
“From the initial consultation to the final touches, Mr & Mrs Construction and Remodeling demonstrated professionalism, craftsmanship, and a commitment to turning my vision into a stunning reality.”
WE Love Paving
“Great customer service, fair pricing, dont hesitate to call them for any of your paving needs.”
Bay Area Design & Construction
“We recently used the services of Bay Area Design and Construction for renovating our kitchen, opening up our living room and general repairs around the house.”
Baron Construction and Remodeling Co.
“The project mgr and workers worked long hours to get the job done in a timely manner.”
Konig Construction Outdoor Living Specialists
“Very happy we decided to go with them.”
Dryco Construction
“From the quoting process to the actual striping job, everything went smooth, and everyone I talked too was very friendly.”
Why these companies made our list
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