A retaining wall that’s cracking, bowing, or pulling away from its footing isn’t just an eyesore — it’s a structural problem that gets worse the longer it’s ignored. Water pressure, freeze-thaw cycles, and soil movement all work against retaining walls over time, especially in North Jersey where the climate puts real stress on masonry structures every winter. At Plaster Pro Stucco Contractors, retaining wall remediation in Hackensack, NJ is part of our broader masonry contractor services — and we approach it the same way we approach all our masonry work: with an honest assessment first and a repair plan built around what will actually hold.
We’ve been working with masonry on residential and commercial properties throughout Bergen County for over 25 years. Retaining walls are one area where we see a lot of problems that were preventable — usually because the early warning signs were ignored or treated with surface-only fixes that didn’t address the underlying issue.
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If your retaining wall is cracking, bowing, or showing signs of movement, do not wait for it to get worse. We will inspect the wall, identify the cause, and recommend the right repair or reconstruction option.
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Bergen County’s terrain — particularly in communities like Ridgewood, Mahwah, and the hillier sections of Hackensack — means retaining walls are common and often deal with significant soil load. The freeze-thaw cycle that New Jersey experiences every winter is one of the hardest things on masonry structures: water expands when it freezes, and any crack or void becomes larger with each cycle.
Common problems we see include:
We provide retaining wall remediation on residential and commercial properties throughout Hackensack, Paramus, Ridgewood, Teaneck, Englewood, Fort Lee, Mahwah, Wayne, Clifton, and surrounding North Jersey communities.
Call (201) 750-3590 or contact us online for a free assessment. If you’re seeing movement or significant cracking in a retaining wall, the sooner you get eyes on it the better.
Walls with isolated cracking, failed mortar joints, or minor drainage issues can typically be remediated without full reconstruction. Walls that have moved significantly (bowing more than 2 inches per 10 feet), have footing failure, or are showing widespread structural distress often need partial or full reconstruction. We’ll assess your wall honestly and give you a recommendation.
It depends on the cause. Sudden damage from a covered event (like a storm) may be covered. Gradual deterioration is typically not. We can provide documentation of the damage if you’re working with your insurance company.
Most structural repairs to retaining walls over a certain height require a permit in New Jersey. Requirements vary by municipality. We’re familiar with the permit requirements in Hackensack and Bergen County and manage the process for our clients.
Simple repointing and crack repair can be done in one to two days. More extensive work — addressing drainage, rebuilding sections, or full reconstruction — takes longer depending on the scope. We give you a timeline with every estimate.
We make every effort to match existing materials. For natural stone walls, an exact match depends on the stone type and whether it’s still available from current suppliers. We’ll let you know what’s achievable during the estimate.