Hickman is a small town that's growing fast, with new subdivisions popping up around the Hickman High School area and along Highway 77. Many of these homes sit on walkout lots over dense clay till, which means retaining walls are common but often fail when drainage isn't right. If you live near Hickman Park or in one of the newer developments off Hickman Road, you've probably seen a leaning block wall or two.
Homeowners in the 68372 ZIP code call Lincoln Retaining Wall because we understand the local soil and weather. We've fixed walls that were pushed out by hydrostatic pressure after spring storms and replaced rotting railroad ties behind homes near the old grain elevator. We know Hickman, and we know retaining walls.
Retaining Wall in Hickman (68372)
Hickman sits on the same rolling glacial hills as Lincoln, with heavy clay till that holds water and swells. In the newer subdivisions, builders often backfill with clay and install minimal drainage, so block walls start to bulge within a few years. We see it all the time: walls along walkout basements near Hickman High School, timber walls behind homes on the east side, and concrete walls at driveways that crack from frost heave. The freeze-thaw cycles here are hard on any wall, and spring thunderstorms dump water fast, so proper drainage is non-negotiable.
Our team has worked in Hickman and around Lancaster County for years. We know the permit thresholds (usually anything over 4 feet from the footing needs a permit, and engineered drawings may be required for tiered walls), and we understand the tight lot access in some of the older parts of town. Whether it's a simple repair or a full replacement, we build walls that handle Hickman's clay and weather.
Our services in Hickman
- Retaining Wall Installation in Hickman · Design and construction of new retaining walls for sloped yards…
- Retaining Wall Repair in Hickman · Repair of leaning, bowing, cracked, or settling retaining walls…
- Retaining Wall Replacement in Hickman · Full tear-out and replacement of failed or end-of-life walls…
- Concrete Retaining Walls in Hickman · Poured concrete and reinforced CMU block retaining walls with engineered…
- Block & Segmental Retaining Walls in Hickman · Segmental retaining walls (SRW) in Allan Block, Versa-Lok…
- Boulder & Natural Stone Walls in Hickman · Boulder and natural stone retaining walls in native limestone and glacial…
- Timber Retaining Walls in Hickman · Pressure-treated timber walls for garden beds and low terraces…
- Slope Stabilization & Erosion Control in Hickman · Stabilization of sloped yards, walkout grades…
- Retaining Wall Drainage in Hickman · Drainage systems that make walls last: French drains, weep holes…
- Railroad Tie Wall Replacement in Hickman · Removal and replacement of aging railroad tie retaining walls from the 1970s…
- Leaning & Collapsed Wall Repair in Hickman · Priority response for leaning, bulging, and collapsed retaining walls…
How a Job Works in Hickman
Step 1: Call us at (531) 324-5728 or fill out our contact form. We'll schedule a free on-site assessment at your Hickman property, usually within a few days. We'll inspect the wall, check drainage, and talk through options and budget. You'll get a written estimate before any work begins.
Step 2: Once you approve, we pull any necessary permits with the City of Hickman and schedule the work. For tight lots in older neighborhoods, we plan deliveries and equipment carefully to avoid disturbing neighbors. If your HOA requires approval, we can provide documentation and coordinate with them.
Step 3: After installation or repair, we clean up the site, haul away debris, and walk through the finished wall with you. We make sure you're satisfied and understand how to maintain it. We leave your property clean and your wall ready to perform.
Retaining wall costs in Hickman depend on the type, size, and condition of your wall. For a typical block wall, expect to start around $25 per square foot for installation. Concrete walls run about $35 per square foot, and timber walls start at $20 per square foot. Repairs often start at $1,500, while full replacements start at $35 per square foot. Drainage corrections typically start at $2,500, and emergency repairs for leaning or collapsed walls start at $2,500. Factors like access, soil conditions, and permit requirements can affect the final price. Call us at (531) 324-5728 for a free estimate tailored to your Hickman property.
