New shotcrete options add aesthetic appeal to engineered geohazard solutions

WESTMINSTER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / August 13, 2025 / GeoStabilization International, the leading geohazard mitigation firm in North America, expands its lineup of design-build services with sculpted shotcrete. The new offering provides clients with customizable finish options that enhance the appearance of shotcrete walls and slope stabilization systems while maintaining their structural integrity.

"Sculpted shotcrete allows us to deliver projects that are both functional and visually appealing," said Brian McNeal, Vice President of Operations, GeoStabilization International. "Many clients, including public agencies, are looking for solutions that blend into the landscape or meet community design regulations. We have the flexibility to meet these goals without compromising aesthetics."

The finishes are applied to structural shotcrete that is placed at high velocity through a hose and nozzle system, a method that provides durability and long-term performance. GeoStabilization crews handle installation, using carving, stamping, and staining techniques. Sculpted shotcrete can be integrated into slope stabilization, soil nail walls, retaining walls and other geohazard solutions.

The finish options include:

• Staining: Providing a clean, natural look without texture.

• Geologic Relief: Replicating surrounding geology.

• Stamped Finishes: Offering uniform, patterned designs.

• Hand-Carved Finishes: Offering a more artistic, customizable appearance.

Each finish is tailored to project goals and site conditions. Sculpted concrete is well suited for transportation, infrastructure, municipal and private development projects where both performance and aesthetics are priorities.

Project Spotlight

In spring of 2025, GeoStabilization International was brought in to provide landslide mitigation and roadway stabilization for a section of private roadway within Western North Carolina. A 100-foot stretch of the road had lost its shoulder and pavement, with further signs of slope movement and embankment distress. Crews excavated the slope in stages, removing the pavement and curbing where needed.

To stabilize the area, the team installed soil nails and vertical micropiles, reinforced with steel plates and nuts. A structural wall was formed several feet off the required edge of pavement to restore the roadway width, then backfilled with cellular grout and flowable fill.

Once the structural shotcrete wall was in place, an aesthetic sculpted finish was added. Crews applied additional shotcrete, carving and staining the surface to give the wall a more natural appearance. The sculpted finish helped the wall blend into the surrounding landscape while providing long-term protection.

More information and photos of each finish are available at geostabilization.com/sculpted-shotcrete.

About GeoStabilization International®
GeoStabilization International® is the leading geohazard mitigation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. GeoStabilization specializes in emergency slope stabilization and landslide repair, rockfall mitigation, grouting, and micropiles using design/build contracting. GeoStabilization International's team includes some of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in the geohazard mitigation industry. Their expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow them to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting. Please visit our website for more information.

Media Contact: Madeline Riggs, mriggspr@gmail.com

SOURCE: GeoStabilization International