Retaining walls and block walls in Hurricane, UT
Walls for new subdivisions, acreage lots and homes along the base of the Hurricane Cliffs.
Hurricane has grown from about 20,000 people in 2020 to an estimated 25,700 in 2025, with new neighborhoods spreading across the valley floor and onto the benches toward the Hurricane Cliffs. Lots here range from standard subdivision yards to larger acreage, so wall projects range from a backyard block wall to long property-line walls, shop pads and driveway cuts.
What should owners near the cliffs and slopes know?
The Utah Geological Survey identifies rockfall as the most common type of slope failure in the St. George area, and cuts made for building pads can make it worse. Walls at the base of slopes need to be designed for what's above them, and walls that hold back cuts should be checked by an engineer. Shallow bedrock is also common in the area, so footing digs can hit rock.
Who handles permits?
Hurricane has its own building department. Ask them about permit and engineering thresholds before building retaining walls near 4 feet tall or walls that carry a driveway, shop or structure. Properties outside city limits fall under Washington County.
What do Hurricane wall projects usually involve?
- Backyard and property-line block walls on new homes
- Long walls and gates on larger lots
- Retaining walls for shop pads, RV parking and driveways
- Walls that hold back cuts on sloped lots
Common questions
Why do some Hurricane wall jobs cost more to dig?
Shallow bedrock is common in the area, and hitting rock during the footing dig takes more time and equipment.
Who issues wall permits in Hurricane?
The City of Hurricane inside city limits, and Washington County outside them. Ask before building retaining walls near 4 feet or walls supporting a load.
Services in Hurricane
- Block walls & privacy wallsNew concrete block walls for backyards, side yards and property lines.
- Retaining wallsEngineered walls that level sloped lots and hold grade changes between yards.
- Wall repair & replacementFixes for block and retaining walls that are leaning, cracking or falling over.
- Wall drainage & runoff fixesWeep holes, drain rock and grading that keep storm water from pushing walls over.
- Terraces, pool & RV pad wallsTiered walls, pool-area walls and RV pad walls that turn slopes into usable space.
Nearby areas
Block wall leaning or cracking?
A wall that's moving can fall without much warning. Keep kids, pets and cars clear and call to get it looked at.