Mathis sits on the rolling ground west of Lake Corpus Christi, where lots often slope toward the water and the soil shifts between clay and sand. Homes here range from older ranch houses along San Patricio Avenue to newer builds off Highway 359, many with yards that need a retaining wall to hold their grade.
When a wall starts leaning, cracking, or washing out after a heavy rain, homeowners in the 78368 ZIP code call Corpus Christi Retaining Wall. We know the local ground, from the lakefront slopes to the tight driveways near Mathis High School, and we build walls that stay put.
Retaining Wall in Mathis (78368)
Mathis is different from the flat parts of Corpus Christi. The ground rolls toward Lake Corpus Christi, and many properties have a noticeable slope, especially those near the lake or off FM 888. The soil here can be shrink-swell clay inland and looser sand closer to the water, so a wall that works in one yard may fail in another. Drainage is critical. We see a lot of failed timber and railroad tie walls that rotted out because water had nowhere to go. We also see block walls bulging from hydrostatic pressure after summer downpours. Our team designs walls with proper drainage, using gravel backfill and perforated pipe, and we build with materials that handle the local conditions, like natural stone and boulders for slope stabilization near the lake, or segmental block for raised beds and driveway retaining walls.
We have been serving Mathis and the surrounding Corpus Christi area for years, and we understand the permitting process with the City of Mathis. Walls over four feet from the footing, or walls that support a driveway or structure, typically need a permit and possibly engineered drawings. We handle that for you.
Our services in Mathis
- Retaining Wall Installation in Mathis · Design and construction of new retaining walls for raised yards, driveways…
- Retaining Wall Repair in Mathis · Repair of leaning, bowing, cracked, or settling retaining walls…
- Retaining Wall Replacement in Mathis · Full tear-out and replacement of failed or end-of-life walls…
- Concrete Retaining Walls in Mathis · Poured concrete and reinforced CMU block retaining walls with engineered…
- Block & Segmental Retaining Walls in Mathis · Segmental retaining walls (SRW) in Allan Block, Versa-Lok…
- Boulder & Natural Stone Walls in Mathis · Boulder and natural stone retaining walls, from Texas limestone to large rock…
- Timber Retaining Walls in Mathis · Pressure-treated timber walls for garden beds and low terraces…
- Slope Stabilization & Erosion Control in Mathis · Slope stabilization with terraced retaining walls, geogrid reinforcement…
- Retaining Wall Drainage in Mathis · Drainage systems that make walls last: French drains, weep holes…
- Railroad Tie Wall Replacement in Mathis · Removal and replacement of aging railroad tie retaining walls from the 1980s…
- Leaning & Collapsed Wall Repair in Mathis · Priority response for leaning, bulging, and collapsed retaining walls…
How a Job Works in Mathis
Step 1: Call us at (361) 600-4114 or fill out our contact form. We will schedule a free on-site assessment at your Mathis property. We will look at the slope, the soil, the existing wall if there is one, and talk through what you want to achieve. You will get a written estimate with options and a clear timeline.
Step 2: Once you approve, we pull any needed permits from the City of Mathis and schedule the work. On tight lots near downtown or in older neighborhoods, we plan access carefully so we do not tear up your yard or your neighbor's. If your HOA requires approval, we can provide drawings and documentation to help you get it. We keep you informed at every stage.
Step 3: When the wall is done, we clean up the site, haul away debris, and walk the finished project with you. We make sure you understand how the drainage works and how to care for the wall. We do not leave until you are satisfied.
Pricing in Mathis depends on the size and type of wall, access to the site, soil conditions, and urgency. For a typical segmental block wall, expect to start around $25 per square foot. Concrete walls start around $35 per square foot, and boulder or natural stone walls also start around $25 per square foot. Timber walls are the most economical at around $20 per square foot, but they do not last as long in our climate. Repairs start at $1,500, and full replacements start at $35 per square foot. Drainage corrections start at $2,500. Every property is different, so we give you a free estimate after seeing the site. Call (361) 600-4114 to schedule yours.
