Retaining Walls & Grade Work

More Than Just Pool Builders

Aquascapes started as an excavation company, and that expertise is still at the core of everything we do. We own our own heavy equipment — excavators, skid steers, dump trucks — and our crew has been moving dirt across Southwest Ohio for over two decades.

Whether you need a retaining wall to tame a problem slope, professional grading ahead of a new build, or site cleanup after construction, we handle it all in-house. No subcontractors, no scheduling around other companies.

Retaining Walls

A well-built retaining wall does more than hold back soil. It solves drainage problems, prevents erosion, and turns unusable slopes into flat, functional space for patios, pools, or just a yard your kids can actually play in.

What we build:

• Structural retaining walls — Engineered to handle the load, built to last. We use quality block and stone systems rated for Ohio’s freeze-thaw cycles.
• Tiered wall systems — For taller slopes, we design stepped walls that distribute pressure and look great.
• Pool-adjacent walls — Many of our pool projects include retaining walls to manage the grade changes around the installation.
• Decorative walls — Garden walls, seating walls, and landscape borders that add structure and visual appeal.

Yard Grading & Leveling

Water flows downhill, and if your yard is graded wrong, it flows right into your basement, your landscaping, or your neighbor’s property. We see this problem all the time across Southwest Ohio — especially in newer developments where builders cut corners on finish grading.

What we handle:

• Finish grading — Smoothing and sloping your yard so water drains away from your foundation.
• Rough grading — Preparing raw sites for new construction, pools, or major landscaping projects.
• Drainage corrections — Regrading problem areas, installing French drains, and fixing standing water issues.
• Topsoil and seeding — We don’t just move dirt — we leave your yard ready to grow.

Excavation & Site Work

When other companies need a hole dug or a site cleared, they call someone like us. When you call us directly, you skip the middleman.

Our capabilities:

• Pool excavation — Precision digging is the foundation of every good pool install. Depth, dimensions, and slope all have to be right.
• Land clearing — Trees, stumps, brush, and debris removed to prepare your site.
• Site cleanup & haul-away — We remove materials and clean up the property at the end of every workday.
• Driveway and utility trenching — We can trench for utilities, drainage lines, or driveway preparation.

One Crew, One Company, Start to Finish

The biggest advantage of working with Aquascapes is that we’re not coordinating between multiple companies. Our excavation team is the same team that builds your retaining wall, grades your yard, and installs your pool. No handoffs, no miscommunication, and no surprises when the bills come in.

We quote the full scope upfront, we own all the equipment, and we show up every day until the job is done.