Patios, walls & concrete · Riverton & the Salt Lake Valley
Gabion walls: steel and rock that drain on their own
A gabion wall is a steel cage filled with rock on site. It holds back soil, drains by itself, and costs a fraction of an engineered block wall of the same height — with a rugged look that suits modern and mountain-style homes.
Gabion rock wall — one of our own jobs.
Is this right for you?
A good fit if…
- You want a modern or rugged look instead of block.
- You need a wall that drains freely.
- You want a planter edge, bench base or privacy wall with texture.
How we do it
Step by step.
- 1
Level and compact the base
Gabions are heavy and flexible, but they still need a level, compacted base.
- 2
Set and tie the cages
Steel cages are placed and tied together so the wall acts as one piece.
- 3
Fill with rock
Rock is placed so the face looks tight and even, not dumped in.
Utah weather & soil
Why gabions suit this climate
Water drains straight through the rock, so there's no pressure building up behind the wall when the ground freezes — the main thing that breaks solid walls here.
Steel and rock don't rot, fade or need sealing in Utah's sun and snow.
What it costs
What moves the price.
We don’t give prices over the phone, because a number for a yard we haven’t seen is a guess. Jason walks it with you and you get a written estimate — free, with no obligation.
- Height and length
- Rock type
- Base preparation
- Access for rock delivery
Our work
Photos from our jobs.
Every photo is our own work. Tap any photo to see it full size.
See a projectSteel Planters & Modern YardsA few of our modern yards: rusted steel planters and raised beds set in rock, large stepping pavers floating in new sod, and gabion walls built from steel cages filled with stone.What we used, and whyQuestions
What people ask us.
Are gabion walls cheaper than block walls?
For walls of the same height they usually cost less than an engineered block wall, mostly because they don't need the same drainage system behind them.
We work across Riverton, Herriman, South Jordan, Draper, Bluffdale, West Jordan and the rest of the Salt Lake Valley. Something else on your mind? Call 801-608-7207.
Free estimate
Let’s walk your yard together.
Call and tell us what you have in mind. Jason will come out, walk the property with you, and give you a written estimate — free, with no obligation.
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