Residential Retaining Walls
Engineered for modern housing developments.
Smart, adaptable retaining walls for new build housing projects & large-scale residential developments.
From private estates and social housing to student accommodation, retaining walls are often needed to support level changes, manage infrastructure, or shape communal outdoor spaces.
Our precast wall systems are designed to make this phase of the build quicker, simpler, and more efficient.
Whether you’re building up to road level or cutting into a slope to create usable garden space, we’ll help you choose the right system for the job.
Wall system options for residential sites
Here’s a quick overview of our precast retaining wall systems, including options for poor ground conditions and decorative finishes where visual impact matters
All walls are manufactured to Eurocode standards with a 50-year design life as standard, or up to 100 years for bespoke ELF units.
| Wall System | Surcharge Capacity | Max. Height | With Heel | Interlocking | StoneBoxTM Option | Design Life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLF10GS | 10 kN/m2 | 4.5m | No | Yes | Yes | 50 Years |
| CLF10GS(Z) | 10 kN/m2 | 4.5m | Yes | Yes | No | 50 Years |
| DLF10GS | 25 kN/m2 | 4.5m | No | Yes | Yes | 50 Years |
| DLF10GS(Z) | 25 kN/m2 | 4.5m | Yes | Yes | No | 50 Years |
| ELF | Custom | 6m | No | No | Yes | >120 Years |
| RECKLI | 10 kN/m2 | 3m | No | No | No | 50 Years |
The team were very flexible, listening closely to our needs, which was to avoid over-complicating matters on a challenging housing development. Access restrictions didn’t bother them at all. The new precast retaining walls arrived quickly, and completing the installation in ten days instead of five weeks has been a huge benefit for us.
Mark Cutler – McDermott Homes
Looking for something more decorative?
Choose a Reckli pattern for a clean architectural finish or add our StoneBoxTM hybrid cladding for a gabion-style look that blends into landscaping schemes.
Reckli Retaining Walls
Reckli walls are standalone precast retaining units with a decorative textured face, providing a clean architectural finish straight from the mould. Perfect for residential developments where visual quality is important – whether it’s a boundary wall, a landscaped terrace, or a communal garden feature.
StoneboxTM System
StoneBox is a modular steel cage that fits directly onto CLF or DLF wall units. It’s filled with stone on-site, creating the look of a gabion retaining wall, without the larger footprint or lengthy build time of traditional systems.
Flexible and made to fit any housing project
No two developments are the same, and our retaining walls are designed with that in mind. You can choose from a wide range of heights, lengths, and wall types to suit different ground conditions, boundary layouts, and site levels.
Sloping, stepped, and curved sections are all possible, making them ideal for shaping terraced plots or integrating access points.
The units can also be clad in stone or brick, making them a smart choice for projects in conservation areas where the visual finish is important.
Stepped Foundation With Level Top
This layout is ideal for sloping sites where a consistent wall height is needed. It allows you to follow ground levels while maintaining a straight, level finish at the top of the retaining wall.
Level Foundation With Sloping Top
This layout is perfect when you need a level foundation but want the wall to follow a changing ground profile. The top of the wall steps down gradually, making it a great fit for landscaped banks or tiered sites.
External Radius (Concave Wall)
This layout is for retaining walls that need to curve outward, commonly used around roads, raised areas, or landscaping features. All radius walls are custom-made, and we’ll work with you to get the design and dimensions right for your project.
Internal Radius (Convex Wall)
This layout is designed for retaining walls that curve inward, typically used when space is tight or when the wall wraps around a recessed area. We’ll help you get the right radius for your layout and loading requirements.
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Sustainability built in
We’re working to reduce the carbon impact of retaining wall construction across the residential sector
- Reduced-cement concrete mix – Lower embodied carbon
- Optimised designs – Less waste, no overengineering
- Recycled water – Used in every unit
- Smarter logistics – Lighter units, fewer loads, less fuel
If you’re designing a residential project that needs retaining walls, we’ll help you choose the best system for the job.
