Seating Walls
A seating wall does two jobs: it defines a space and gives you somewhere to sit. We build them 18 to 20 inches high with a comfortable cap, in brick, stone or veneer, curved around a fire pit or straight along a patio edge.

- Best forPatio edges, fire pit rings, entries and garden corners
- Key detailSeat height and a comfortable cap
- MaterialsBrick, stone, veneer-clad block
- Pairs well withFire pits, patios and planting
What seating walls includes
- 1Comfortable heightWalls are built to the height people actually sit at.
- 2A cap you can sit onWide, smooth caps are comfortable and shed water.
- 3Curves and cornersWalls wrap the space the way you want it.
- 4Built solidFootings and cores keep walls steady when people lean on them.
From first visit to finished work
- 1PlanWe mark the line and agree on height and width.
- 2FootingA footing is dug and poured.
- 3BuildCourses are laid and veneer or stone set.
- 4Cap and finishCaps are set and joints tooled.
Is seating walls right for you?
- You want extra seating without furniture
- You want to define a patio or fire pit
- You want a place for guests to gather
- You want a clean, built-in look
About seating walls
How high should a seating wall be?
Around 18 to 20 inches is comfortable for most people. We adjust for your family.
Can a seating wall double as a retaining wall?
Sometimes, if it is built to handle the soil. We design that from the start.
Can I add lighting in the wall?
Yes. Low-voltage lights can be built into the cap or face, and we plan the wiring with your electrician.
Often paired with this
Fire PitsA ring of brick or stone, sized for the people who will sit around it.See the service
Retaining WallsWalls that hold back the hill, built with drainage behind them so they stay standing.See the service
Paver PatiosInterlocking concrete pavers in a rainbow of colors and shapes, on a base built to hold.See the service Find seating walls near you
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Thinking about seating walls?
Call or text, or send the form. Tell us about your property and we will tell you what we would do.
