Retaining Walls & Fencing — RE Landscape Sonoma
Custom retaining wall and fencing project in Sonoma County

Retaining Walls & Fencing

Structural Work Engineered to Hold Its Ground

From hillside retaining walls to property-line fencing, we build structural features engineered for Sonoma County's terrain — not just installed and hoped for.

On-site assessment Engineered structural design Premium material sourcing Transparent cost estimate

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12+ Years

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One Team, Start to Finish

Sonoma County

Custom retaining wall and fencing project for a Sonoma County property, built by RE Landscape Sonoma

What's Included

Structural Work Built for Sonoma County's Terrain

A retaining wall that isn't engineered for the load behind it can bulge, lean, or fail outright — and fencing that's not set properly won't stay straight for long. Every project at RE Landscape Sonoma starts with your soil, slope, and property lines, not just building to look right on install day.

We build retaining walls and fencing for homeowners in Sonoma, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Windsor, Napa, Cotati, Novato, and San Rafael.

On-Site Assessment

We visit your property in person — whether it's a steep hillside lot in Sonoma or a flat property line in Santa Rosa — and evaluate soil, slope, drainage, and property boundaries before recommending anything.

Engineered Structural Design

Proper footing, drainage, and load calculations behind every retaining wall, and correct post depth and spacing for every fence — the part you never see, but the part that determines whether it holds.

Premium Material Sourcing

Natural stone, block, wood, or vinyl — chosen for durability in Sonoma County's climate as much as for how they'll look against your property.

Transparent Cost Estimate

A clear, itemized estimate before you commit to anything — no vague ballpark numbers and no surprise costs once installation begins.

The Process

From Site Assessment to Finished Structure

Four steps, one crew from start to finish — whether your property is in Petaluma or out toward Novato.

Step 1

Site Assessment

We walk your property in person, whether it's a sloped lot in Petaluma or a level property line elsewhere in Sonoma County, and evaluate soil, slope, and drainage before recommending anything.

Step 2

Engineering & Materials

We finalize the structural design and material selection, with a clear estimate in hand before any work begins — whether the project is in Windsor or anywhere else we serve.

Step 3

Installation

Proper footings and drainage come first, then the visible wall or fence. Our crew cleans the site daily and keeps you updated at every stage, from Novato to anywhere else in Sonoma County.

Step 4

Final Walkthrough

We walk the finished structure with you, point-by-point, before calling it done. If anything's not right, we fix it — simple as that.

Why It Matters

Retaining Walls & Fencing That Hold Up for Decades, Not Just Years

A retaining wall that fails doesn't just look bad — it can take part of your yard with it. Fencing set without proper post depth won't stay straight for long either. Proper engineering and drainage planning are what actually determine whether a wall or fence holds.

No bulging, leaning, or failure later. Proper engineering and drainage prevent the structural failures that plague poorly built walls and fences.

A cohesive look, not mismatched materials. Retaining walls and fencing are planned alongside your overall landscape, so everything works as one design.

Built for the load it's actually holding. Every wall is sized and engineered for the slope and soil behind it — not a one-size-fits-all block wall.

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Is This Right For You?

Who This Retaining Walls & Fencing Service Is For

We'd rather be upfront about fit than waste your time — or ours.

This is a great fit if you…

  • Own a property in Sonoma County with a slope, drainage issue, or property line that needs a retaining wall or fence
  • Want it engineered right — proper footing, drainage, and load calculations, not just a wall stacked up
  • Have an existing wall or fence that's bulging, leaning, or failing and needs to be done right this time
  • Are pairing structural work with a broader landscape design, or already have a design in hand
  • Want it done once, done right — not the cheapest version that needs redoing in a couple of years

This might not be the right fit if you…

  • Just need routine mowing or basic yard upkeep — that's our Landscape Maintenance service, not structural work
  • Are shopping purely on lowest price rather than long-term durability
  • Need work completed within a day or two — proper footings and curing time can't be rushed
  • Are located outside Sonoma County and the surrounding North Bay

If that sounds like you, let's talk about your property.

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Client Reviews

What Sonoma Homeowners Say

Real reviews from real clients — not stock testimonials.

4.9 43 reviews on Thumbtack

The before-and-after transformation blew us away. The crew was careful with our deck and followed every instruction we gave — we found our regular gardener.

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Vincent M. Oct 2024 · Hired on Thumbtack

Rafael's crew built us a beautiful crushed stone garden border and were meticulous about cleaning up afterward. Quality, affordable work — we'd recommend them to anyone.

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Margaret F. Oct 2023 · Hired on Thumbtack

Rafael and his team showed up on time, stayed flexible when our scope grew, and did more than we asked — all while being careful and friendly throughout.

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Leyla H. Mar 2021 · Hired on Thumbtack

Rafael responded right away and handled everything we asked for, plus extra. We liked the work so much we now have him on a monthly schedule.

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Betty W. Aug 2020

The team brought our vision to life even better than we'd hoped — our backyard is now the peaceful retreat we always wanted it to be.

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Shauna B. Jun 2024 · Hired on Thumbtack

Common Questions

Retaining Walls & Fencing FAQ

Not necessarily. A standalone retaining wall or fencing project doesn't require a full design phase. If you'd like it planned alongside your broader landscape, we're happy to combine both.

It depends on scope and height, but most projects move efficiently once materials are on-site — whether the property is in Rohnert Park or elsewhere in Sonoma County. We'll walk you through a clear timeline before work starts.

We assess what's causing it — usually drainage or a footing issue — and walk you through the right fix, whether that's a full rebuild or a targeted repair, whether the property is in Santa Rosa or anywhere else we serve.

Both. Many properties need a combination of the two, especially on sloped or hillside lots, and we can plan them together.

Yes. If you already have a design or an existing style you want to match, we can build to that rather than starting from scratch, whether the property is in San Rafael or elsewhere in Sonoma County.

We build retaining walls and fencing throughout Sonoma County and the North Bay, including Sonoma, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Windsor, Napa, Cotati, Novato, and San Rafael. Not sure if your property falls in range? Just give us a call and we'll tell you honestly.

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