About

The Story Behind Ozark Retaining Walls

My name is Mark Cook, and I’ve spent my entire career solving complex building problems.

Long before I built retaining walls, I was:

  • Running Cook Roofing, a century‑old family roofing company

  • Evaluating storm damage

  • Repairing building envelopes

  • Investigating leaks and structural issues

  • Performing forensic inspections

  • Writing technical reports for attorneys, engineers, and policyholders

  • Consulting on large‑loss insurance and construction failures

Across these industries, I’ve worked on projects totaling over $2 billion in construction and insurance‑related matters.

Why Ozark Retaining Walls Fail

Poor Drainage

Hydrostic Pressure

Improper Backfill

Shifting Soil

Why Ozark Retaining Walls Was Created

After years of evaluating collapsed retaining walls, foundation failures, and drainage disasters, one thing became clear:

Most retaining walls in the Ozarks were built by:

  • Landscapers

  • Handymen

  • Untrained crews

  • Contractors without engineering knowledge

They may stack stone — but they don’t address the root causes: water, soil movement, and poor design.

Homeowners end up paying twice:

  1. Once for the wall

  2. Again when it fails

Ozark Retaining Walls was created to bring engineering‑level construction to an industry that desperately needed it.

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY:

Ozark Retaining Walls did an outstanding job on our retaining wall. The crew was professional, on time, and paid attention to every detail. The final result looks solid and beautiful. Highly recommend them!
Mark Henderson
From the initial estimate to project completion, Ozark Retaining Walls LLC was transparent and easy to work with. They explained everything clearly and delivered exactly what they promised.
Jason Miller
We had serious drainage and erosion issues, and Ozark Retaining Walls fixed it perfectly. The wall not only solved the problem but also made our yard look amazing. Great craftsmanship!
Daniel Foster
If you’re looking for dependable retaining wall experts, Ozark Retaining Walls LLC is the company to call. Quality materials, fair pricing, and exceptional service.
Steven Carter