Cambridge Limestone Quarry Blend Sigma 8 Plus retaining wall with coal caps and built-in steps in Clifton, NJ
Wall systems · Bergen & Passaic County, NJ

Retaining Walls & Structural Walls

Terracraft specializes in custom wall systems, including retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and decorative columns. We design and build durable outdoor features that add beauty, function, and value to your property.

A retaining wall has one job: hold back soil and water for decades without moving. We build walls on compacted base, backfill with clean drainage stone, and run perforated pipe behind the wall so hydrostatic pressure never builds up. Taller walls get geogrid reinforcement and, where your town requires it, an engineered design.

Most of our walls are Cambridge Sigma block in Limestone Quarry Blend or Onyx/Natural with coal caps, often with steps built directly into the wall so a sloped yard becomes usable space. We also build low seat walls, planter walls, and pillars that tie into patios and outdoor kitchens.

What's included

  • Segmental block retaining walls
  • Garden and seat walls
  • Steps built into walls
  • Decorative pillars and columns
  • Drainage stone, pipe, and geogrid where needed
  • Wall caps and lighting prep

Materials we work with

  • Cambridge Sigma 8 and Sigma 8 Plus wall block
  • Limestone Quarry Blend, Onyx/Natural, Platinum Smooth
  • Coal and Platinum caps
FAQs

Retaining Walls questions

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Do retaining walls need a permit in New Jersey?

Many towns require a permit and sometimes an engineer's design once a wall reaches about four feet. We tell you what your town requires before we quote and handle the submission when one is needed.

What keeps a retaining wall from leaning or failing?

Drainage and base. Water pressure behind a wall is what pushes it over, so we build on compacted base, backfill with clean stone, run perforated drain pipe, and add geogrid reinforcement where the height or soil calls for it.

Can a wall double as seating or hold a planting bed?

Yes. Low seat walls around a patio and tiered planter walls are common requests, and we cap them so they are comfortable to sit on.

Testimonials

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Call (201) 783-2557