Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Retaining Walls
Engineered Retaining Wall Solutions for Complex Site Elevations
In Atlanta’s hilly terrain and tight urban job sites, stable grade transitions are essential. Earth Development delivers Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining walls as part of our turnkey site development services, helping you manage elevation changes, prevent soil movement, and support safe, buildable platforms for construction.
Backed by 40+ years of local expertise, GPS-precision equipment, and a zero-incident safety culture, we design our retaining wall solutions to meet your structural, budgetary, and environmental goals, on time and without surprises.
Site Retaining Walls With Reinforced Soil Support
Unlike gravity walls or poured concrete barriers, MSE retaining walls use layers of engineered reinforcement to stabilize soil behind the wall face. These systems are ideal for supporting roadways, parking decks, loading zones, and building pads on sloped or compact sites.
- Uses precast concrete panels or modular blocks to form the wall facing
- Reinforced with layers of high-tensile synthetic materials placed within compacted soil
- Creates a strong, flexible structure that distributes loads efficiently
- Ideal for walls ranging from a few feet to over 30 feet in height
- Allows for quicker installation and lower material costs than traditional retaining methods
Earth Development integrates MSE wall construction into your broader site development schedule, avoiding delays caused by multiple contractors or conflicting scopes.
Geogrid Soil Reinforcement for Site Walls
At the heart of any MSE wall system is the geogrid reinforcement, a synthetic mesh that ties the wall facing to compacted backfill and strengthens the entire structure.
- Contractors install Geogrids in horizontal layers between lifts of soil
- Offers excellent tensile strength to resist earth pressure and lateral loads
- Helps reduce settlement, bulging, or wall failure in poor soil conditions
- Compatible with a wide range of wall finishes and façade designs
- Lightweight and easy to install, minimizing crew fatigue and equipment strain
Earth Development utilizes site-specific geotechnical data to determine the optimal grid spacing, depth, and anchoring, resulting in a wall system that meets or exceeds the standards of the Georgia Department of Transportation and local building codes.
Why Choose Earth Development for MSE Walls?
With Earth Development, your MSE wall isn’t a one-off, subcontracted item; it’s seamlessly integrated into your complete site preparation process. That means fewer delays, fewer change orders, and better coordination with surrounding grading, utilities, and paving.
- Turnkey execution from excavation to final grading
- GPS Auto Grade equipment ensures accurate wall alignment and base prep
- We train all crews in OSHA excavation and structural safety protocols
- Coordination with erosion control and drainage systems for long-term performance
- Focused, responsive project delivery in the Metro Atlanta region
Build Stronger From the Ground Up
From industrial pads to commercial plazas, Earth Development delivers MSE retaining wall systems that perform and last. Don’t leave soil stability to chance. Work with the team that brings precision, safety, and reliability to every foot of wall installed.