Hardscaping & Retaining Walls

SERVING NORTHEAST OHIO SINCE 2018

Landscaping, Hardscaping & Outdoor Features in Northeast Ohio

Here’s what we handle most often, for homeowners and rural properties across Northeast Ohio.

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Sandstone Walls

Functional and decorative sandstone walls, hand-built from local stone.

Block Retaining Walls

Engineered retaining walls for slopes, terraces, and erosion control on your property.

Block Patios & Pavers

Block and paver patios, walkways, and entry features built with proper base prep and drainage.

Custom Outdoor
Projects

Pool surrounds, fire pit areas, gazebo pads, outdoor kitchens, and one-off custom builds.

Decorative Rock & Edging

Decorative rock installation as a lower-maintenance alternative to mulch, with steel or stone edging.

Drainage-Integrated Hardscaping

Hardscape projects that include significant drainage work behind the installation

Our Hardscaping Services

What Hardscape Looks Like

Ballard’s Acres & Excavating builds hardscape and outdoor features across seven Northeast Ohio counties: sandstone walls, block retaining walls, block patios, paver walkways, and custom outdoor projects.

Sandstone Walls

Sandstone is a working-farm material. It’s locally available, ages well, and looks like it belongs on Ohio property because it does. We build sandstone walls as decorative front-yard features, as retaining walls on slopes, and as the foundation for patios and outdoor seating areas. Each wall is hand-built from stone selected for the job, and the work shows in the long run.

Block Retaining Walls

For taller walls or walls holding back significant grade, engineered block systems are usually the right answer. They install faster, they’re predictable in their load ratings, and they’re available in styles that work with the rest of your property. We size the wall to the actual load it’ll carry, install the proper drainage behind it, and tie the cap and footer in correctly. A retaining wall is only as good as what’s behind it.

Block Patios & Pavers

The difference between a patio that holds for 20 years and one that shifts in three is the base prep. We excavate to depth, lay compacted gravel base, screed sand to grade, then set the block or pavers with proper joint spacing and edging to hold them in place. The patio sheds water away from the house, drains properly underneath, and stays level.

Custom Outdoor Projects

We’ve built complete pool surrounds, multi-tier garden walls, fire pit areas, gazebo pads, and one-off outdoor features that don’t fit a standard category. If you have a project in mind that’s not on the list above, give us a call. Most of the time, we can do it.

Why Hardscape and Drainage Go Together

A lot of hardscape failures are actually drainage failures. A retaining wall that wasn’t drained behind it will tip out within a few years. A patio that wasn’t graded right will pool water and crack the joints. We handle both sides of the work, so the hardscape gets installed with the drainage it needs to last.

Our Customers

Who We Serve

Homeowners

Front-yard sandstone features, backyard patios, retaining walls on sloped lots, and custom outdoor projects.

Rural Properties

Functional stone walls, garden terraces, and the kind of outdoor features that make a working farm feel like home.

Builders & Contractors

New-build hardscape packages coordinated with the rest of the site work, including patios, walkways, and retaining walls.

Service Area

Where We Work

We work with hardscaping projects all across Northeast Ohio, but primarily within 40 miles of our home base in Carrollton. If you’re inside this footprint, give us a call!

  • Carroll County — Carrollton, Minerva, Malvern, Sherrodsville, Waynesburg
  • Stark County — Canton, Massillon, Louisville, North Canton, Alliance, Hartville
  • Tuscarawas County — New Philadelphia, Dover, Strasburg, Sugarcreek, Bolivar, Uhrichsville
  • Columbiana County — Salem, Lisbon, Hanoverton, East Liverpool, Columbiana
  • Harrison County — Cadiz, Hopedale, Scio
  • Jefferson County — St. Clairsville, Powhatan Point
  • Wayne County — Wooster, Apple Creek, Smithville
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Common Hardscaping Questions

The cost of sandstone walls in our service area depends on height, length, and how much excavation and drainage work the site needs. We pride ourselves in good quality work for a fair price. Fill out the form below and we’ll come look at the property and give you a real number.

Block walls are engineered systems with predictable load ratings, faster installation, and a cleaner modern look. Sandstone walls are hand-built, take longer, and look like they belong on rural Ohio property. Both can hold significant load when built correctly.

For walls under 4 feet, usually no. For walls 4 feet and taller, you’ll typically need a permit and sometimes an engineered drawing. We can walk you through what your county requires.

Yes, and we always do. A retaining wall without proper drainage behind it will fail. We install gravel backfill, drain tile, and a discharge path on every wall we build.

Yes. Pool surrounds, fire pit areas, outdoor kitchens, and one-off builds are all in scope. Call us with what you have in mind.

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Ballard’s Acres & Excavating – 2061 Kensington Rd NE Carrollton, OH 44615

Email – kenny33jenkins89@gmail.com

Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (M-F)

Call or text:

(330) 605-2099