Years of hands-on retaining wall, paver, and landscape construction experience.
South Sound contractor · 10+ years experience
Land built to live with,
not fight against.
Retaining walls, patios, and permaculture landscapes designed for how the Pacific Northwest actually works, slopes, rain, and all.
Owner-led every projectTacoma · Gig Harbor · PuyallupRetaining walls & permaculture
Clear service paths so homeowners can match the right scope to the property.
Owner-led point of contact from the first site conversation through the build.
What We Build
Three service paths for the kinds of problems South Sound properties actually have.
The work can start with a focused retaining wall, a finished patio and circulation plan, or a more layered permaculture-minded landscape. Each path still leads to a dedicated service page with more detail.
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Structural Build
Retaining Walls
Structural retaining walls
Owner-led retaining wall construction for slope control, cleaner grade changes, and more usable yard space.
Grade controlDrainage planningTiered walls
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Outdoor Living Build
Patios & Hardscaping
Patios, pavers, and circulation
Patios, pavers, paths, and steps that make the yard easier to use every day and feel more finished.
PatiosPathsSteps
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Whole-Site Planting
Permaculture / Edible Landscapes
Useful planting and whole-site thinking
Productive planting, edible gardens, and practical permaculture-minded landscapes built for the Pacific Northwest.
Edible gardensNative plantingWhole-site planning
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The Permaculture Difference
Useful planting and whole-site thinking, not just a list of plants.
The goal is a yard that feels grounded and productive at the same time: cleaner circulation, smarter planting, and site decisions that work with the property instead of fighting it.
Start with sun, slope, water movement, and how the yard is actually used.
Blend edible planting with layout, grading, mulch, rock, and structural elements when the site needs them.
Build landscapes that produce something useful while still feeling calm, intentional, and finished.
Keep the plan grounded in Pacific Northwest conditions instead of forcing a copied template onto the property.
Project Scales
Choose the kind of build you want the yard to grow into.
These scale labels help separate a focused garden project from a structural wall build or a larger hardscape transformation, while still keeping the service paths clear.
Core Service
Permaculture / Edible Landscapes
Smaller scope
Smaller garden-focused jobs for homeowners who want the yard improved without jumping straight into a full construction build.
Best for productive planting, edible garden beds, native planting upgrades, mulch and rock refreshes, and small site cleanup or improvement work.
- Edible garden beds
- Planting refreshes
- Mulch / rock installs
- Small yard improvements
Core Service
Retaining Walls
Mid-scale build
Mid-tier structural jobs that solve slope, drainage, access, and usability problems while still improving the overall yard.
Best for retaining walls, drainage work, grade rework, patios, stairs, and the kind of structural improvements that make the property function better.
- Retaining walls
- Drainage systems
- Patios and steps
- Functional yard rebuilds
Core Service
Patios & Hardscaping
Full transformation
Bigger outdoor living and whole-yard hardscape projects where patios, walls, planting, and layout need to come together as one finished space.
Best for clients who want the full at-home-oasis version of the yard, not just one isolated improvement.
- Patio-centered outdoor living
- Whole-yard build coordination
- Walls + planting + hardscape
- Large dream-job transformations
Every project still gets quoted from the site conditions, drainage, access, materials, and the amount of yard being rebuilt. These service paths are there to show scope, not lock Peter into a canned package.
Featured Projects
Three examples of the problems solved on real properties.
Each project shows the issue on site, the work installed, and the result for the homeowner.
Retaining Walls
Slope Stabilization Retaining Wall
Problem
A steep grade was limiting usable yard space and needed a cleaner structural solution.
Solution
Installed a retaining wall with layout, drainage planning, and a finished wall face that fit the property.
Result
The yard gained stronger grade control, cleaner edges, and more usable outdoor space.
Patios & Hardscaping
Patio & Outdoor Living Area
Problem
The yard needed a clearer place to gather, sit, and move comfortably outside.
Solution
Built a patio-centered outdoor area with finished hardscape, retaining structure, and stronger circulation.
Result
The property became easier to use for daily outdoor time, seating, and entertaining.
Drainage & Site Work
Grade Rework & Site Improvement
Problem
The site needed cleaner grade, better organization, and a stronger base before later landscape phases.
Solution
Reworked the property with grading, shaping, and cleaner site setup before finish work moved forward.
Result
The yard gained better access, better order, and a stronger starting point for the next phase of construction.
Why Homeowners Choose PACH NW
Practical planning that keeps the finished yard calm and usable.
The work is meant to solve the site problem first, then leave the property feeling cleaner, easier to use, and more settled when the project is done.
Planned around slope and drainage
The work starts with how the property actually behaves, not with a generic layout.
Residential project focus
The build is shaped around how homeowners want to use the yard every day.
Practical build sequencing
Walls, patios, grading, and planting are approached in the order that makes the finished space cleaner.
Natural layout thinking
The landscape is shaped to feel grounded, practical, and connected to the property.
Portfolio
See more of the work.
A curated preview of retaining walls, patios, outdoor living, site work, and productive landscape projects, with the full grouped gallery on the portfolio page.
Owner-ledEvery project
About Peter
Construction experience with a stronger land perspective.
Peter grew up around Pacific Northwest mountains, water, and gardens, then studied Natural Sciences and later worked around sustainability, wall and paver production, residential construction, and property development.
That mix shows up in the work: cleaner site planning, more grounded material choices, and outdoor spaces that solve real property problems without losing the natural feel of the yard.
Get a Quote
Ready to start your project?
Get a consultation with Peter for your retaining wall, patio and hardscaping, or productive edible landscape project. Start with the main problem, the part of the yard involved, and the city where the work is located.
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South Sound homeownersSouth Sound, Washington