Dealing with soil erosion on your property can be a constant struggle, especially with North Carolina’s clay soil. At Step By Step Outdoor Living, we design and build functional and beautiful retaining walls that help solve drainage issues and add usable space to your landscape. Our team serves property owners throughout Oak Ridge, NC, and the surrounding areas, delivering solutions that are built to last.
As a masonry contractor, we understand that every property is unique. Whether you need a simple, structural wall to hold back a slope or an elaborate, decorative feature to enhance your outdoor living area, we have the skills to bring your vision to life. After all, our custom retaining walls are crafted to not only manage erosion but also to improve the overall look and feel of your yard.
We provide a full range of services to meet all your retaining wall needs.
We offer a variety of materials to match your home's aesthetic, including versatile blocks, natural stones, and impressive boulders for a stunning rock retaining wall. Our team will help you select the perfect material that fits your style and budget.
Proper drainage is crucial for the longevity of any retaining wall. We can install effective systems, such as French drains and weep holes, behind your wall to prevent water buildup and pressure.
For larger or more complex projects, our company provides engineering support to ensure your wall is structurally sound and compliant with all local codes. This gives you peace of mind knowing your investment is safe and secure.
If you have an existing wall that is leaning, cracking, or collapsing, our experts can assess the damage and provide reliable repair solutions. We address the root cause of the failure to restore the wall's integrity and appearance.
Our team can seamlessly integrate features such as steps, planters, and other hardscape elements into your retaining wall design. This creates a cohesive and functional outdoor space that flows beautifully.
We create walls that are as beautiful as they are strong. You can choose from structural designs meant to hold back soil or decorative walls that define garden beds and outdoor rooms.
Sloped yards present a unique challenge, which we solve by creating elegant tiered retaining walls. This approach transforms a difficult incline into a series of level, usable areas perfect for planting or patios.
Outdoor living spaces and hardscape construction services from Step By Step Outdoor Living add comfort, style, and durability to any backyard. We build custom patios, outdoor kitchens, walkways, seating walls, fire features, and shaded zones with stone, pavers, and composite materials that stand up to North Carolina weather.
With our masonry and stonework services, we create fresh builds for homes and commercial properties that blend craftsmanship and long-term strength. We work with natural stone, brick, concrete, and bluestone to craft patios, steps, fireplaces, walkways, and veneer accents that elevate your outdoor spaces.
Deck building and composite decking services from our crew help you enjoy a comfortable outdoor hangout that fits your property. We design and install wood or composite decks, aluminum and metal railings, multilevel layouts, and deck spaces ready for outdoor kitchens or entertainment setups.
Our team's patio installation creates a durable, welcoming space for relaxing, grilling, or hosting friends. We install stone, concrete, and paver patios and handle grading, drainage, overlays, extensions, lighting, steps, and seating walls to keep everything level, long-lasting, and great-looking.
Concrete driveways, walkways, and patios from Step By Step Outdoor Living bring dependable strength and clean curb appeal to your property. We pour foundations, slabs, sidewalks, pool decks, and garage floors, and offer stamped, colored, and exposed-aggregate concrete finishes for a personalized finish.
Our company's in-ground pool construction delivers custom concrete, fiberglass, or vinyl-liner pools built for comfort and durability. We add sun shelves, seating, LED lighting, waterfalls, coping, steps, and full hardscape integration while handling drainage, grading, fencing, and permitting to keep the process smooth.
Land clearing and grading services from our team prepare your property for new patios, outdoor living areas, retaining walls, additions, or pool installations. We handle tree removal, lot clearing, excavation, hauling, drainage, erosion control, soil stabilization, and water redirection to keep the ground safe and ready for construction.
Here’s what sets us apart from other contractors in the area.
If something unexpected comes up, we respond quickly to resolve the issue and keep your project moving smoothly.
We offer flexible payment plans to make it easier and more comfortable to take the next step with your project.
We’re happy to come out, explore your ideas, and provide a pressure-free quote so you can move forward with confidence.
Our extensive knowledge of the Triad’s weather, soil conditions, and permitting requirements allows us to design and build outdoor spaces that stand the test of time.
We communicate clearly, follow through on every detail, and stay committed until the job is completed to the highest standard.
We enjoy giving back to our customers, which is why we offer value-adding discounts throughout the year.
Retaining walls are often essential in Oak Ridge because the dense clay soil holds water and becomes unstable after heavy rainfall. A properly engineered retaining wall helps stop erosion, manage runoff, and protect the structure of sloped yards.
A standard retaining wall usually takes several days to complete, while larger or tiered systems can take one to two weeks. Timelines depend on soil conditions, wall height, material choice, drainage needs, and weather.
A leaning, bowing, or cracking retaining wall can quickly become unsafe, especially after heavy rain or soil saturation. Homeowners should address the issue right away because early intervention helps prevent collapse and property damage.
Minor issues like small cracks or isolated drainage problems can sometimes be repaired, but widespread leaning, rotation, or bulging usually calls for a full replacement. The overall stability of the soil and the wall’s footing ultimately determines the best path forward.
Most failures come from poor drainage, inadequate footings, and pressure buildup in the saturated clay soil common in the area. Heavy rainfall, aging materials, and improper installation also contribute to wall movement and eventual collapse.
Business Name: Step By Step Outdoor Living
Address: Oak Ridge, NC 27310
Phone: 336-554-1655
Business Hours:
Mon - Sat: 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Emergency Services Available
Flexible Payment Options Available
Discounts Available