Located in an older neighborhood of Seattle, this client’s elevated yard was surrounded by an old concrete and brick retaining wall that had deteriorated.
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Concrete and brick retaining wall before
Detail of deterioration of concrete retaining wall
We removed the aging wall and rebuilt the border with a custom rockery.
Assembling new wall piece by piece
Retaining wall being installed along side yard
The new custom rockery provided a more sound, reinforced border. It also updated the aesthetic of the yard while complementing the character of this vintage Seattle home.
Seattle street view
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