Citiscapes, LLC
Retaining walls solve real problems — sloped yards, eroding banks, and grade changes between outdoor levels. Block walls create privacy, define boundaries, and add structure to a property. Citiscapes designs and builds both, engineered for the soil conditions and grade changes on each specific site.
How retaining and block walls are built: Both wall types start with a concrete footing poured below grade and sized for the wall height and load. Block or CMU is laid course by course with mortar, rebar, and grout fill for structural integrity — the taller the wall, the more reinforcement required. Retaining walls include a gravel drainage layer behind the wall with weep holes or drain pipe to relieve the hydrostatic pressure that causes walls to fail over time. Finish options — stucco, stone veneer, or painted block — are applied after the structure is complete and cured.
Citiscapes designs and builds retaining walls and block walls for residential properties throughout Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley. Whether the goal is managing a sloped backyard, creating tiered planting areas, or installing a privacy wall along a property line, we engineer the right solution for the grade change and soil conditions on each site.
Retaining walls in Arizona fail for one of two reasons: an inadequate footing or missing drainage behind the wall. Hydrostatic pressure from monsoon rain accumulation will push an unreinforced wall forward within a few seasons. We build with proper footing, gravel backfill, and drainage so the wall does its job for decades.
Block walls are one of the most visible features in any Phoenix property — and the finish matters as much as the structure underneath. Whether you want a plain painted CMU privacy wall or a finished wall with a stone veneer cap and lighting, we plan the look from the start so it integrates with the rest of the outdoor design.
We also build tiered planters, raised garden beds, decorative landscape walls, and grade separation walls as part of larger backyard projects. If a yard has a slope, there's almost always a smarter way to deal with it than ignoring it.
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I couldn’t be more thrilled with the work done by Citiscapes. From start to finish, they were professional, attentive and truly passionate about transforming my yard. Kendall took the time to understand my vision and turned it into a reality beyond what I could have imagined. Kendall not only has great design ideas, but he also makes sure the job is completed to perfection. The team worked efficiently and left the space looking absolutely stunning. My outdoor area now feels like a beautiful retreat! I highly recommend Kendall & Citiscapes to anyone looking for top-notch landscaping services. Five stars all around!
Kendall and his team have been outstanding to work with. From the initial consultation, project start and finish, they have been professional, communicative and reliable. I highly recommend!
Our experience with CitiScapes was absolutely incredible from start to finish. It started with Sean, the sales representative they sent out. When he asked what I wanted done, I honestly told him I didn’t know I just knew I hated my front yard. Instead of trying to sell me something generic, Sean said he would rather create a vision for the space, and that immediately stood out to me. I had four estimates scheduled, but Turf Luxe Hardscape never even showed up or called. After meeting with Sean, we already knew CitiScapes was the company we wanted to work with. He did everything exactly as promised our estimate was delivered on time and he even had everything fully prepared for our HOA approval, which made the process incredibly easy. Once the HOA approved the project, the job was scheduled within days. The entire yard transformation took about a week, and the results are amazing. Jeremy, the project manager, made sure everything was done right and that we were completely satisfied with the finished project. The communication and attention to detail from the entire team were outstanding. I truly cannot say enough good things about this company. The whole experience was smooth, professional, and exceeded our expectations. We have received so many compliments from our neighbors about how great the yard looks. We will absolutely be using CitiScapes again when we’re ready to do our backyard, and I can’t wait to get that project started.