DIY Retaining Wall|Project Companion App
Your engineered wall plan. Your hands.
Get professional retaining wall drawings in 7 days, then build with confidence using your personalized project dashboard right here.
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Engineered drawings
Professional retaining wall plans sized to your slope, soil, and setback — delivered in 7 days or less.
Material takeoffs
Exact block counts, gravel tonnage, geogrid lengths, and drainage specs so you order once and build.
Interactive checklists
Step-by-step build phases with photo uploads so you can verify each stage before moving on.
Project dashboard
Track your wall from first dig to final cap — all your plans, photos, and progress in one place.
How it works
Three steps to a wall that lasts
Submit your project
Tell us about your wall at diyretainingwall.com — dimensions, slope, soil type, and a few photos of your site.
Receive your engineered plan
Our team designs your wall and delivers engineered drawings, a material list, and a step-by-step build checklist in 7 days or less.
Build it with this app
Log in here at diyretainingwall.app to follow your personalized checklist, upload progress photos, and track your build to completion.
Trusted by homeowners across the country
Hundreds of DIY builders have used our engineered plans to build retaining walls that pass inspection and stand the test of time.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need engineering experience?+
Not at all. We handle the engineering — you get clear, visual instructions designed for DIY builders.
What does "engineered drawings" mean?+
These are professional construction plans that specify wall dimensions, base depth, drainage layout, reinforcement spacing, and materials — tailored to your specific site.
How do I use this app?+
Once you're a client, you'll receive an invite link. Sign in here to access your project dashboard, view your plans, follow your build checklist, and upload progress photos.
What size walls can I build?+
Our plans cover walls up to 6 feet. Most DIY builds are in the 2–4 foot range, and we'll make sure yours is designed safely for your height and conditions.
Ready to start your retaining wall project?
Get engineered drawings in 7 days or less. Once your plan is ready, you'll build with your personalized dashboard right here at diyretainingwall.app.
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