Retaining Wall Installation in Central PA
The Project That Makes Everything Else Possible
Most yards in Central Pennsylvania have a grade. Slopes and elevation changes that look fine from the back door but fall apart the moment you try to do something with them. A retaining wall is how you take that terrain and give it a purpose.
A well-built wall holds the slope, moves water away from where it causes problems, and gives you flat ground where there wasn’t any. It’s often the first project. The one that makes the patio possible, gives the landscaping somewhere to go, and turns terrain that’s been sitting unused into something worth building around.
A Plus Landscaping has been building retaining walls throughout Central PA since 2006. We don’t build them as standalone fixes. We build them as part of the yard.
What We Build
Block and paver walls are the most common choice for residential properties in Central PA. Durable through freeze-thaw cycles, available in a wide range of finishes, and easy to match to an existing patio or hardscape. They handle most grade changes well and look clean doing it.
Natural stone walls have a different character. Heavier, more textured, and when they’re built well, they look like they’ve always been part of the property.
Seat walls define the edge of a patio or outdoor living area and can double as additional seating. They work well paired with a retaining wall project or as a standalone element around a fire pit.
Paver steps connect levels when the grade change calls for it. Built from the same materials as the wall or patio, they tie the whole design together rather than feeling like an afterthought.
How We Work
We come to your property, look at the terrain, and figure out what the yard actually needs. That means assessing the slope and soil, planning drainage so water doesn’t build up pressure behind the wall, and making sure the design makes sense for the whole yard.
On larger projects, we produce full 3D renderings before anyone breaks ground, so you can see exactly how the wall fits into the rest of the design. When you reach out, a Design Professional calls you within one to two business days to set up a site visit.
Why A Plus
Most retaining wall contractors build the wall and move on. At A Plus, the wall is part of the yard design from the start. It stops being an obstacle and starts being the reason the rest of the yard works
We’ve been working in Central PA for nearly twenty years, building walls through Pennsylvania winters, reading grades that don’t cooperate, and planning drainage for soil that shifts. We serve Lancaster, Harrisburg, Hershey, Mechanicsburg, Middletown, Reading, and surrounding communities.
Get Started
If your yard has a slope and you haven’t been able to use it, that’s where we start.
Call us at (717) 335-1690 or contact us online.
Frequently Asked Questions About Landscaping in Hershey, PA
What does a retaining wall actually do?
It holds back soil on a slope or elevation change, manages drainage, and creates usable flat ground on properties with uneven terrain. In Central PA, where a lot of residential properties have real grade to work with, it’s often the project that unlocks the rest of the yard.
What types of retaining walls work best for residential retaining wall installation?
For most homes in Central PA, block or paver walls are the most practical choice: durable, versatile, and available in finishes that work with existing hardscaping. Natural stone is a better fit when the goal is something that looks like it grew out of the landscape. Seat walls are worth considering when the wall also needs to serve as an edge for a patio or outdoor living area.
How long does a retaining wall last?
A wall built with proper drainage behind it can last for decades. How long it lasts comes down to what’s behind and beneath it: the base, the drainage, and the materials. A Plus Landscaping stands behind every retaining wall we install.
How much does retaining wall installation cost?
It depends on height, length, materials, and how much drainage and site preparation the project requires. A Plus Landscaping provides a detailed proposal after an on-site consultation. Financing is available through HFS Financial.
What makes A Plus Landscaping a trusted retaining wall contractor in Central PA?
We’re a family-owned design-build company based in Reinholds. We start every project with an on-site consultation, build with certified installers, and design the wall as part of the overall outdoor space, not as a standalone fix.
