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Retaining Walls (Natural Stone) in Rochester
Rochester Stoneworks
Dry-stacked or mortared retaining walls in local fieldstone, Medina sandstone, or limestone. Designed with proper batter, drainage backfill, and drain tile for Rochester freeze-thaw conditions.
Typical price
$35–$75 per face foot · typical project $4,500–$22,000
Season: April – November
What's included
- Site survey and drainage plan before quote
- Excavated footing below frost line where structural
- Crushed-stone backfill and perforated drain tile
- Geotextile fabric between soil and aggregate
- Proper batter (lean into the slope, not away)
- Cap stones set in mortar; field stones dry or mortared per design
- Final grading and seed restoration
How this fits the bigger picture
This is one of 7 masonry and natural stonework services we cover. For full pricing context — cadence, factors that move the number, and how Rochester rates compare — see the pricing page. To find a vetted local provider, see the directory.