What we do
Final Flight is an Earth Retention specialized contracting company, We Specialize in Value engineering design for both residential and commercial applications.
We work with the best engineering and contractors in the area to provide you with exceptional services. From meeting project deadlines to sticking to budgets, we’ve got you covered.
Big block Walls
Big block walls are wet cast concrete blocks used to provide earth retention systems where space is limited for excavation. Big block has the ability to build taller walls than traditional small block walls without any reinforcement (geogrid). Big block is a wet cast system that provides more protection against road salt and harsh climates. Wet cast pavers often feature more bold color tones, smoother and more intricate surfaces, and can better imitate natural stone.
Small block retaining walls (SRW)
Small block Retaining walls or SRW, are a 1 sq ft block with a rigid front used for supporting soil laterally so that it can be retained at different levels on the two sides. SRW are structures designed to restrain soil to a slope that it would not naturally keep to. SRW can also help provide pedestrian access to a sloped area. Instead of walking up and down the slope, a SRW makes it easier to walk since the area is flat and can also be used to direct the flow of water in certain areas.
Welded Wire Form Walls (WWF)
Welded Wire Form walls or WWF are a great alternative for projects that are near waterfront where the watershed or DNR requires natural material such as boulders, or natural vegetation. they are great for temporary walls during construction to help keep a safe work environment. WWF are a 10ft long with an 18-inch-tall wire form that is galvanized for a long-life span to help protect your investment. They can also be used in a black steal material to create 1 to 1 grass vegetated slopes. WWF can be properly constructed to hold back an amazing amount of pressure and can be built to sizable heights.
Reinforced Soil Slopes (RSS)
Reinforced soil slopes or RSS is a design solution that is often used when aesthetic appeal or the impact to environment needs to be considered. They provide a flexible solution that can be applied to a wide variety of project types. RSS is a great option if the natural look of green vegetation is desired without the liability of having a tall wall. Other great options are to repair or stabilize an unreinforced hill that has sluffed down or presented itself with scaring, along with an RSS much steeper slopes can be obtained while generally gaining some extra green space yet still having a safe slope.
Boulder Walls
A boulder retaining wall can bring structure and definition to your landscape design. Unlike a concrete block retaining wall, a boulder retaining wall retains a natural look that blends rather than competes with other outdoor features. Boulder and other rock retaining walls that are well-built should last upwards of 100 years or more.
Soil Anchoring
The process of soil anchoring is a relatively new earth retention system. Soil anchoring involves driving steel rods with steel “heads” attached to them into the “reinforcement” area. This is typically done with a jack hammer attachment for an excavator. The rods are driven in until they reach the distance specified by a licensed engineer. Once the rods are driven in, the next step is to pull the rods back with a pump. This creates a cone of pressure that stabilizes the soil. This process is repeated with however many anchors are needed. This process is great for applications where excavation limits are limited, for temporary shoring, and for applications where an existing structure has moved. In this situation, anchors can be used to stop the structure from further movement. With anchors installed, they can be paired with a multitude of other products to cover them up from small block, big block, shot Crete, welded wire baskets, or geo cells for soil stabilization of a slope, hill, bluff etc.
Excavation
With being in the earth retention industry, a lot of the same equipment is used for excavation and dirt moving operations. So, with the knowledge and staff, we are fully equipped to dig additions, basements, soil corrections, build shed pads, driveway construction and prep work.
