--- title: "Allan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall Systems — Stone, Pavers & Concrete | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/allan-block-retaining-wall-and-patio-wall-systems-pfvwus-pf~1225044043 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1225044043.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Allan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall Systems" category: ["Stone", "Pavers & Concrete"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e5e30eb40137abf6_7797-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "7424 W. 78th St, Bloomington, Minnesota 55439, United States" latitude: 44.8744 longitude: -93.3753 phone: "(952) 835-5309" website: http://www.allanblock.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 6 followers: 95 last_updated: 2026-09-12 --- # Allan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall Systems Original Houzz profile: [Allan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall Systems](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/allan-block-retaining-wall-and-patio-wall-systems-pfvwus-pf~1225044043) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Stone - **Location:** Bloomington, MN - **Serves:** Bloomington - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Allan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall Systems are the leading hardscapes developers of segmental and mortarless retaining wall systems. Offering a full product line of concrete retaining walls, courtyard patio walls, privacy and sound barrier fences. Our stackable blocks are environmentally friendly products inspired by nature. We have complete and detailed information on using our products so the project will be built quick and easy. ### Services Provided - Concrete Fences - Patio Walls - Retaining Walls ### Areas Served - Bloomington ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Allan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall Systems | | Address | 7424 W. 78th St, Bloomington, Minnesota 55439, United States | | Phone | (952) 835-5309 | | Website | http://www.allanblock.com | | Followers on Houzz | 95 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/AllanBlockRetainingWalls - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/AllanBlockWalls - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/allanblockwalls/ - Blog — http://www.allanblockblog.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Allan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall Systems](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/allan-block-retaining-wall-and-patio-wall-systems-pfvwus-pf~1225044043) - **Website:** http://www.allanblock.com - **Phone:** (952) 835-5309 ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Hardwall Outdoor Living, March 2017** > Our company is very much a fan of Allan Block products. We have been installing them for many years. They have a great training program along with incentives. They are constantly creating new products to suit the needs of the industry. Most of the commercial wall drawings we see have been spec'd with Allan Block, so it's obviously a trusted product. Thank you Allan Block also for listening to the needs of us installers. Keep up the great work. **★★★★ — Designer Concepts Landscape Architecture, Feb. 2016** > We use Allan Block on all of our bigger wall systems and we've been really happy with the results. We really like how easy they go up and how consistent the block are. **★★★★★ — Natures Elite Landscaping, March 2015** > We have used Allan Block on many projects, Great Material and Design. Easy to work with and the sales Reps are great! **★★★★★ — Hedge Landscape, March 2015** > Allan Blocks retaining walls has been Hedge Landscapes manufacturer of choice for many years. Their products work seamlessly together giving us the ability to create unique exterior living spaces large and small. The quality and care taken to create their color blends and textures makes a noticeable difference in the end product. We have always received outstanding service and look forward to working with Allan Block again and again on our future projects. **★★★★★ — neiljwinter, Aug. 2014** > Allan Block is one of the easiest Retaining Wall products to work with and their breadth of products makes it simple to add seat walls to a retaining wall project. **★★★★★ — Illinois Brick Company, March 2014** > Allan Block Segmental Retaining Wall is a great product with an even better support team. The education AB provides to industry professionals alone should be enough to make you choose their wall system over others. Let alone their selection of colors and textures. Great job AB! ## Selected projects - [Backyard Patio Entertaining Area with Lighting using Allan Block Retaining Walls](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-patio-entertaining-area-with-lighting-using-allan-block-retaining-walls-pj-vj~950202) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: The Allan Block Courtyard Collection was the product that used for the two-sided patio walls and posts used to create the main walls. The matching AB Europa Collection was also used for the upper retaining walls in an Abbey Blend pattern using 4 modular block shapes. The fire pit and BBQ surround used the AB Courtyard Collection. - [Backyard Renovation in Tennessee](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-renovation-in-tennessee-pj-vj~1656135) - Location: Franklin, TN - Photos: 11 - [Intercoastal Living in Florida](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/intercoastal-living-in-florida-pj-vj~1379595) - Location: West Palm Beach, FL - Photos: 7 - [Concrete Block Raised Patio, Backyard Terrace with Allan Block Retaining Walls](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concrete-block-raised-patio-backyard-terrace-with-allan-block-retaining-walls-pj-vj~1081240) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: Backyard design that included multiple patio areas, 7 retaining walls, terracing and stairways down to the waterfront. Used Allan Block Europa Collection in an Abbey Blend Pattern. Wall has lighting for evening entertaining and use. Rocks were used to create an elegant waterfall on the top patio. - [Backyard Entertaining in Ohio - HNA Award Winner 2014](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-entertaining-in-ohio-hna-award-winner-2014-pj-vj~649465) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Residence located on a golf course and the homeowner wanted a upper and lower level patio area that could be used as a private entertaining area. Two large locust trees were to be kept with the designed space created around them. The retaining walls used to create the upper and sunken patio was the Allan Block Lite Stone with Travertine used as an accent for the retaining wall caps and patio floor. Patio was surrounded by Tempest Torch natural gas lanterns with a TV that comes up out of the grou… - [Creative Outdoor Stairs Options using Allan Block Retaining Walls](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creative-outdoor-stairs-options-using-allan-block-retaining-walls-pj-vj~480890) - Location: Baltimore, MD - Photos: 7 - Description: Allan Block products can be used to create many types of applications including stairs. These projects were built in Pennsylvania and Maryland using products from Nitterhouse Concrete. They offer great colors and textures to compliment any outdoor landscaping the customer has requested. Photos provided by Allan Block Corporation - [Spacious Outdoor Living in Ohio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spacious-outdoor-living-in-ohio-pj-vj~477880) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Retaining Walls and Patio Walls with Accent Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/retaining-walls-and-patio-walls-with-accent-lighting-pj-vj~356734) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Front Yard Landscaping Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-yard-landscaping-ideas-pj-vj~333865) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: A selection of many different ideas for front entryways using the Allan Block products. From correcting large slopes - [Outdoor Kitchens and BBQ Surrounds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-kitchens-and-bbq-surrounds-pj-vj~321220) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Outdoor Raised Patios and Landings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-raised-patios-and-landings-pj-vj~313029) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: A group of different projects from all around the US showing different ways a raised patio using Allan Block Retaining Walls and Courytard Patio Walls can be used to create a custom outdoor living area. - [Sunken Patio Expansion of Space with Retaining Walls](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunken-patio-expansion-of-space-with-retaining-walls-pj-vj~2441674) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Rocky Ridge Retaining Wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rocky-ridge-retaining-wall-pj-vj~2411398) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 1 - Description: This project is a Belvedere retaining wall made by Allanblock. - [Cranston Retaining Wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cranston-retaining-wall-pj-vj~2411410) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 1 - Description: A lovely corner style Allan Block retaining wall in the Cranston area of Calgary. [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/allan-block-retaining-wall-and-patio-wall-systems-pfvwus-pf~1225044043) ## Ideabooks - [Allan Block Projects](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24574188/list/allan-block-projects) — 2 ideas - [AB photos](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48111794/list/ab-photos) — 16 ideas - [Backyard Patios](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55894854/list/backyard-patios) — 4 ideas - [Backyard Space with Allan Block](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55894387/list/backyard-space-with-allan-block) — 8 ideas - [Retaining Walls using Allan Block Products Create Stunning Curb Appeal](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8164558/list/retaining-walls-using-allan-block-products-create-stunning-curb-appeal) — 15 ideas - [Allan Block Retaining Walls Create New Backyard Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8162511/list/allan-block-retaining-walls-create-new-backyard-spaces) — 52 ideas - [Patio Wall Blocks Can Be Used To Create Outdoor Kitchens, Bars and BBQs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16540284/list/patio-wall-blocks-can-be-used-to-create-outdoor-kitchens-bars-and-bbqs) — 11 ideas - [Retaining walls create beautiful outdoor raised patios and landings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16969227/list/retaining-walls-create-beautiful-outdoor-raised-patios-and-landings) — 12 ideas [See all 8 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/allan-block) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is used to bond blocks?** *(in Photo Questions)* What was used to hold blocks together? And adhesive glue? I don't see mortar and it actually looks really nice. I'm going to be building something similar soon and like the idea of not using mortar. A: We recommend a flexible concrete adhesive to secure counter tops down. See one of our how-to documents here. http://www.allanblock.com/courtyard/outdoor-kitchen.aspx. **Q: Nice walls and ateps** *(in Photo Questions)* This was built by GreenWorks Landscape Design not Peek Poos. A: At the time that we received the images on the project we only knew about Peek Pools being the builder of the pool. Thank you for letting us know we did not have all the information updated on these pictures with GreenWorks Landscape Design as the wall builder. **Q: Misleading** *(in Photo Questions)* Just wondering why this photo claims that Peek Pools built that wall. They didn't. GreenWorks Landscape Design did. A: At the time that we received the images on the project we only knew about Peek Pools being the builder of the pool. Thank you for letting us know we did not have all the information updated on these pictures with GreenWorks Landscape Design as the wall builder. **Q: Love the post lights** *(in Photo Questions)* Would like to know the brand of post lights A: unfortunately we do not know what type of lights were used on this project. **Q: Allen Block** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me what style of block was used? Thank you! A: This project was made with both AB Europa Collection (lower retaining wall area) and AB Courtyard Collection(upper free-standing wall). The raised patio is built using the Abbey Blend pattern. You can learn more about these products on our website allanblock.com **Q: What type of tree is it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: While i am not completely certain, i believe it is a red maple. The wall is Allan Block AB Lite Stones. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-12.*