Retaining Walls

The primary purpose of a retaining wall is to prevent erosion and to increase and enhance your usable space. Every retaining wall is under constant pressure, so designing and building the wall correctly is vital. At BedRock Siteworks, we back fill with stone, add a drainpipe, and then cross-brace the wall. This process gives the wall extra strength, carries water away, and lengthens the useful life.

Note that there may be an engineered structural plan requirement for retaining walls. This is typically when walls are higher than 3-4 feet.

Our Retaining Wall Options

Redi-rock Retaining wall

Redi-rock Retaining Wall

A Redi-rock wall utilizes gravity to keep the wall in place and without movement over time. The Redi-rock blocks are available with different textures.

Stone retaining wall

Poured Concrete Retaining Wall

Poured concrete walls are reinforced with rebar and are strong and long lasting. A concrete wall may have a veneer applied to provide a more natural look.

Concrete block retaining wall

Concrete Block Retaining wall

Block retaining walls are used when height varies with length. They can be built stronger by filling hollow block cavities with concrete. It can also be dressed with a stone veneer for a more natural look.

Treated timber retaining wall

Treated Timber Retaining Wall

Timber retaining walls can be built quickly and in many different shapes and depths. When the retaining wall height is tall, cross timbers are used to anchor the wall so it is sturdy and has a longer life.

Equestrian Arenas

An equestrian arena is an outdoor or indoor enclosure for riding horses. An outdoor arena can be graded with ease in a designated space on your property. An indoor arena, while more costly, provides the added benefit of allowing riding activities without regard to the weather.

For both outdoor and indoor arenas, footing is an important characteristic to consider. Secure footing is required to protect the health and safety of horses and riders.

When planning for and excavating for an outdoor equestrian arena, proper drainage ensures a long life, stability for the surface, and lower maintenance costs.

In all cases, the excavation includes leveling and compaction of the site to insure a level solid base; grading the site according to the location of the arena.

Drainage and Erosion Solutions

(Storm Water Management)

Drainage Solutions

Proper grading is crucial to proper storm water management and erosion control. Drainage solutions are needed when you have;

  • water problems or mold in your basement,
  • a saturated yard,
  • erosion,
  • or standing water issues that lead to insect and mosquito problems.

Managing water and how it drains is absolutely necessary to protect your buildings and your property. A French drain is our most popular option for water management and is able to remediate problems from flash flooding.

Our Drainage Options

Dry creek bed

Dry Creek Bed

A dry creek bed funnels surface water from the edge of the property or the border of the structure. It works as a natural swale above ground to quickly divert surface water and can be aesthetically pleasing as well. Dry creek beds help to contain storm water and allow it to soak into the ground before it creates an erosion problem.

French Drain Filtration System

French Drain Filtration System

The French drain filtration system funnels runoff water from a roof or other surface into a piping system below ground. It is filtered through a clean-out enclosure with a removable lid, collecting any debris or sediment. The water permeates into the underground stone system.

Pumped storm water collection system

Pumped Storm Water Collection System

A pumped storm water collection system design is for conserving your own surface water. It features an underground holding tank and a pump. You can use the stored water and harvest it through the pumping system. This water can be reused to water your garden, fill your pool, or be redirected to an animal’s water trough.

Regrading and seeding grass around the rear of the house

Storm Water Diversion System

The storm water diversion system diverts water away from a structure and safely contains it to control erosion. It takes impervious water off of the roof or other surface, redirecting it through underground pipe that takes water to an area where it can safely drain.

Site excavation and preparation with storm water management A project in Quakertown, PA uses a diversion system from the roof of a new shed into an adjacent pond. The perimeter banks of the pond help to contain the additional water and a new spill-way at the far end allows excess water to flow to an area of wetlands.

Gravel and Concrete Driveways

Concrete Driveways

In contrast to its gravel counterpart, concrete driveways are stronger, more permanent, and more resistant to the elements. Ideal for residential use, our concrete driveways are able to withstand up to 3500 psi. This level of strength is possible because our concrete driveways are five inches thick and reinforced with either wire or rebar. As part of the installation process, our team; grades your surface, makes certain that it’s sloped properly, and fills the area with 4 inches of certified drain stone before pouring the concrete.

Gravel Driveways

Gravel driveway service
A properly built gravel driveway is functional and inexpensive.

Gravel driveways are affordable and easy to customize. They take the least amount of time to install and minimally impact your daily routine. BedRock Siteworks guarantees proper installation and meticulous planning for proper drainage.

Gravel is ideal for longer driveways, but it is also more difficult than concrete to maintain due to weather, aging, and vegetation.

BedRock Siteworks does not build asphalt driveways.