Retaining Wall Contractor in Greenville, SC
We at Ace Concrete Construction build retaining walls in Greenville, SC, working out of our shop in Taylors with over 20 years in the concrete trade. We build concrete retaining walls that hold back sloped yards, driveway cuts and the ground around a new slab, and we price each one on site, standing on the slope it will hold.
Last updated
- SC licence RBS.65343
- 20+ years in the trade
- Free on-site estimates
- Financing through Wisetack
Fast & Free
Get Your Free Concrete Estimate
Why choose Ace Concrete for a retaining wall in Greenville, SC
- Grading and drainage: Uneven ground and tight access get planned for at the estimate, so the wall stays stable whether the lot climbs toward Paris Mountain or sits on the low ground along the Reedy River.
Advantages of expert retaining wall services in Greenville, SC
- Licensed in South Carolina: We hold residential builder licence RBS.65343, which you can check on the SC LLR register.
- Worked from Taylors: Greenville retaining wall jobs run out of our shop at 4706 Locust Hill Rd in Taylors, and our crew has over 20 years in the concrete trade.
- When a permit kicks in: the city does not require a permit for a retaining wall under 4 feet from the bottom of the footing to the top, unless it holds back a surcharge. Any wall backfilled against needs a permit no matter how tall it is.
From a 5-star Google review, August 2025: one customer told us we built "a retaining wall that will survive two Helen storms or more" alongside a concrete pad for a 50x65 metal building, and said the crew was quick getting it done. Storm-season stability is exactly what we plan for on every retaining wall we build.
What the code and the ground ask of a retaining wall in Greenville, SC
When a wall needs an engineered design
Section R404.4 of the 2021 International Residential Code sets the line. A wall that is not braced at the top and retains more than 48 inches of unbalanced fill, or a wall over 24 inches tall that also carries a load on top of the soil, such as a driveway or a slope above it, has to be designed to accepted engineering practice against overturning, sliding, excessive foundation pressure and water uplift, with a safety factor of 1.5 against sliding and overturning (codes.iccsafe.org, read 2026-10-26). The section does not cover foundation walls that support a building.
Call SC811 before anyone digs
A retaining wall starts with a trench for the footing, and buried utility lines can run under any yard. SC811 asks for a locate request at least three business days before digging starts, not counting the day the ticket is filed, weekends or holidays, and the service is free (sc811.com, homeowners page, read 2026-10-26).
Height decides the permit
Measure from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, not from the grass. That is the measurement the city uses for its 4-foot permit line described above, and it is the one R404.4 uses for retained fill.
Related retaining wall pages
The full service, including foundations, is on our foundation and retaining wall page, and photos of finished walls are in our foundation and retaining wall projects. For the town next door, see retaining walls in Simpsonville.
Concrete work from around Greenville and the Upstate
Photos from our concrete jobs across the Upstate.
Footing and wall pours near Greenville, on video
Footings and foundation walls going in.
Google reviews for Ace Concrete, serving Greenville, SC
Ace concrete was excellent. They did a wonderful job. Very great experience with the workers and was very surprised that the owner showed up at the job and he actually did smoothing of…Google review
Ace installed a small patio on a sloping area requiring a poured concrete wall on one side. They removed the existing patio block structure and installed the concrete patio in one day. The results were fantastic…Google review
Ace knocked it out the park for me on a large concrete driveway pour in Taylors, SC.…Google review
Great job, the pad for our generator is perfect I highly recommendGoogle review
I needed a 24' x 40' concrete floor for a metal building. After getting several quotes I decided to go with Ace Concrete Construction.…Google review
Great work team was finished in a day and all the areas look great.Google review
Ace Concrete Construction stunned us from start to finish! The expertise, efficiency and kindness of every single person involved was astounding. We had a front driveway and curb (for water control), a complicated back driveway/parking area that goes right up to the house and existing patio, and two sidewalks removed and replaced. Huge job!… He made sure he understood exactly what we wanted, didn’t insist we not overdo it (e.g., 4,000 psi, fiber and wire – the old cement driveways were a total wreck, so we wanted tough as nails replacements). His quote was much more detailed, easy to understand, and competitive than all the others we received. Every issue and question we had was immediately addressed. The demolition, preparation, and pouring were completed without a hiccup – it was jaw-dropping to watch.… He coordinated the precise timing of many dumpster, crusher run and cement deliveries, and a large team of exceptionally skilled men who worked together joyfully and in astonishing synchrony with each other.… We are forever grateful to Ace for empowering their teams to provide unparalleled service and finished products.Google review
Questions about retaining wall work in Greenville, SC
Does a retaining wall in Greenville, SC require special design for steep residential lots?
How is a retaining wall in Greenville, SC constructed for commercial properties with heavy drainage needs?
What should I expect for the timeline when installing a retaining wall in Greenville, SC?
Concrete guides for Greenville homeowners
Guides written by our crew about concrete work in Greenville and the Upstate.
Cracked, Lifted, or Crumbling: When to Repair a Concrete Sidewalk in Greenville and When to Replace It
Cracked, lifted, or crumbling concrete walkway or steps in Greenville? How to tell a repair from a replacement, why Upstate walks fail early, and the honest fix. Free estimates.
September 9, 2026Old Garage Floor Cracking or Flaking? When to Replace a Garage Slab in Greenville
Is your old garage floor cracking, flaking, or settling? How to tell a resurface from a full garage slab replacement in Greenville, why they fail, and what a proper pour includes. Free estimates.
September 8, 2026Freeze-Thaw in the Upstate: What January and February Do to Concrete That Was Poured Wrong
How Upstate SC freeze-thaw cracks and spalls concrete each winter, why a badly poured slab fails first, and what protects a driveway or patio. Free estimates.
Licensed retaining wall contractor in Greenville, SC: who we are
Concrete service areas, including Greenville
We work from our shop at 4706 Locust Hill Rd in Taylors, SC across Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson and Laurens counties, from our offices at 10 Accountants Circle, Suite 1B in Seneca, SC and 405 S Pine St, Suite J in Spartanburg, SC, and from an office in Asheville, NC.
Retaining walls in and around Greenville, SC
From Greer
Roads we run: West Wade Hampton Boulevard, West Poinsett Street, North Church Street
From Travelers Rest
Roads we run: Poinsett Highway, South Main Street, Rutherford Street
Our shop is at 4706 Locust Hill Rd, Taylors, SC - 10.6 mi straight-line from Greenville.
Free retaining wall estimates in Greenville, SC
We price the job on site.
Concrete work we pour across the Upstate: concrete driveways, concrete slabs, decorative concrete, commercial concrete work, and industrial concrete work.
Request a retaining wall estimate in Greenville, SC
Someone comes out and prices it standing on it. Estimates are free.
- Driveways
- Patios & Outdoor Living
- Decorative Concrete
- Garage & Building Slabs
- Foundation & Retaining Walls
- Commercial Concrete
- Industrial Concrete
- Epoxy Flooring
- Foundation Repair & Concrete Restoration
Current offers: $500 off, free estimates, senior discount, military discount, 3% off for veterans.
Financing available through Wisetack. Check your options in about a minute without impacting your credit score.
See financing options*All financing is subject to credit approval. Your terms may vary. Payment options through Wisetack are provided by our lending partners.
Fast & Free
Get Your Free Concrete Estimate