Metro Retaining Walls, Inc. - Landscaping Contractor

Founded in 1994, Metro Retaining Walls has grown into one of the St. Louis area’s most experienced independent retaining‑wall firms. Based at 4672 Wilson Rd, Defiance, MO 63341, the company blends engineering expertise with hands‑on construction to deliver durable, aesthetically pleasing hardscapes for both residential and commercial projects. Owner and President John Baker, who holds a B.S. in engineering and an M.B.A., remains directly involved in sales, construction oversight, and final walk‑throughs, ensuring each job meets the firm’s standards for structural integrity and client satisfaction.

Metro Retaining Walls offers a full suite of services that begins with site consultation and engineering design, proceeds through permitting and excavation, and concludes with the installation of modular‑block retaining walls, drainage and erosion‑control systems, and related hardscape elements. The team also handles wall replacements, grading, and comprehensive landscape design, coordinating all phases so customers receive a single point of contact from concept to completion.

With more than 60 years of combined experience among its staff, the company provides engineered solutions that qualify for a lifetime warranty on installation. Whether a homeowner seeks a decorative garden wall or a commercial developer needs a robust retaining structure, Metro Retaining Walls leverages its engineering background and construction know‑how to turn the vision into a finished, structurally sound project.