Retaining Wall Installation
Serving the Lancaster & Harrisburg Areas
Trusted Retaining Wall Builders in Central PA
A professionally built retaining wall does more than hold back soil, it transforms your outdoor living space. Whether you’re dealing with sloped terrain, want to define garden areas, or create seating around your patio, our award-winning team designs and installs retaining walls that are as durable as they are beautiful.
At Tomlinson Bomberger, we’re proud to be the trusted retaining wall contractors for homeowners in Lancaster and Harrisburg. With decades of experience and a passion for client satisfaction, we’ll bring your outdoor vision to life.
Which Type of Retaining Wall Are You Looking For?
Every property is unique, and we offer a range of retaining wall styles to meet your property’s aesthetic and functional needs:
- Stone or Boulder: Natural stone adds rustic beauty and strength to your landscape.
- Retaining Wall Block: Engineered for structural integrity with a wide variety of styles and colors.
- Seating & Garden Walls: Perfect for enhancing patios, walkways, or terraced landscapes.
- Decorative Retaining Walls: Add depth, texture, and visual interest to any yard.
Not sure what you need? Our team will help you choose the best type of retaining wall for your property’s slope, soil, and style.
More Than Just Retaining Walls
Our expert landscape designers are here to help you turn your outdoor space into a stunning, functional extension of your home. From concept to completion, we can deliver high-end hardscaping work tailored to your unique needs.
Our portfolio includes:
- Custom outdoor kitchens
- Grill islands
- Built-in fireplaces & fire pits
- Landscape lighting
- Raised planter boxes
- Paver driveways
- Walkway and driveway edging
- Entrance pillars, and more.
“We have had TomBom work on a number of aspects in our yard including maintenance, pest control, and the installation of a new flower bed and garden wall. All aspects of their work has been done in a timely manner and with much professionalism/attention to detail. Dennis and Todd were both very helpful in understanding what we wanted and how they could help. The team of Josh, Brandon, and Mark did an excellent job of executing the plan, and even provided knowledgeable suggestions throughout the project. I will provide an update once all of the plants have grown, but I have every confidence that they will look great.”
Process for Hardscape Design/Build
In-Home Consultation
We will walk around your property and discuss your specific needs and vision. Once this is complete, we will provide you with several solutions to accomplish the landscape design you want to achieve.
Materials Selection & Design
If possible, we encourage you to visit our hardscaping vendors to look at the various products that are available. It is important for you to collaborate with us, so that you obtain the products that are the best fit for you and your family.
3D Design Rendering Review
We will present our ideas to you using one or more methods of illustration, such as: Blueprint, Photo Imaging, or SketchUp 3D layout.
Project Proposal
You will be provided with a project proposal. This document will include the details of the scope of work, the materials that have been selected, required deposit amounts, as well as a full pricing overview.
Sign & Schedule Project Date
Once you have approved the design and signed proposal, we will get your project onto our schedule.
FAQ
How much should it cost to build a retaining wall?
The cost depends on the size, material, and site conditions. Prices range from $8,000 for a small seating wall to $80,000+ for a complete retaining wall depending on the size of the wall, materials used, access to the job site, and what we are trying to retain.
We can provide you with a detailed quote after evaluating your property and goals.
Can I add lighting, steps, or a patio too?
Absolutely! In addition to retaining walls, we’ve helped clients design and build entirely new landscape features. Projects can include: Outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, stone steps, landscape lighting, paver patios and pool surrounds, and more.
How long will it last? Will I have to maintain it?
A well built retaining wall can last for 15+ years when installed correctly. Walls typically don’t need to be maintained unless affected by outside situations (like being hit by a car).
Will the wall hold up in heavy rain?
We install drainage pipes behind the wall to collect the water that is saturated in the soil and run it to the end of the wall or have a drain in the wall to allow the water to move through it without putting any additional pressure behind the wall or allowing any settling behind the wall.
Will I need a permit for this?
In most cases, you will need a permit since we are changing how water flows to a degree, adding additional impervious space to the property, and doing construction.
Trusted Outdoor Living Contractors Since 1981
For more than 40 years, Tomlinson Bomberger has been a leader in lawn care, landscaping, tree care, and hardscaping in Central PA. We’re not just about building retaining walls and stone walls, we’re about building relationships, delivering amazing experiences, and creating outdoor spaces that reflect your lifestyle.
From the first consultation to the final block, your satisfaction is our priority.
Request an Initial Hardscaping Consultation
In most cases, during normal business hours, we will contact you within a few hours. If your request is after business hours, we will reach out to you the next business day.
You can also call us at 717.399.1991.