Your Spring Sales Strategy For Large Precast Retaining Walls: Offer More Block Types Without More Equipment

Spring is here, and with it comes opportunity. As precast concrete producers look to increase revenue and market share, one question arises: How can you offer more concrete block options without spending big on new equipment? If you’re looking to make large precast retaining wall blocks, you’ve come to the right place.

At London Boulder, we believe innovation doesn’t always require reinvention. With our adaptable modular big block form system, you can expand your block retaining wall offerings—textures, sizes, and applications—without a significant capital investment. Whether you’re trying to stay competitive, land more DOT-approved jobs, or meet the custom demands of commercial clients, our system is designed to evolve with your market.

Let’s show how your team can take advantage of the London Boulder advantage this spring and grow your business without exponentially increasing your overhead.

Why Spring Is the Perfect Time to Diversify Your Large Precast Retaining Wall Blocks

Demand for retaining wall design solutions increases as the construction season ramps up across North America. Landscape contractors, municipalities, and commercial builders seek reliable, fast-to-install products. If you’re a precast producer relying on just one or two standard block styles, you’re likely missing out on opportunities to serve niche needs or to win bids where aesthetics or spec requirements matter.

Spring is the ideal time to:

Respond to market feedback from the previous year
Prepare for new contractor partnerships.
Win early-season bids with product diversity.
Set yourself apart from other modular block manufacturers in your region.

But what’s holding many producers back is the assumption that increasing modular block retaining variety requires buying all new equipment. That’s where London Boulder changes the game.

One Core Form, Endless Possibilities

At the heart of the London Boulder system is a modular form design. Unlike many other precast modular blocks that require entirely separate forms for each large precast size or texture, our steel forms are engineered for versatility and interchangeability.

Here’s how that helps you scale smart:

Interchangeable Face Liners: Our forms allow you to swap face liners quickly, letting you create a wide variety of looks with the same base form system. From natural rock and stone finishes to architectural details, you can respond to customer tastes without changing equipment. This means you can:

Cater to high-end landscape jobs with custom aesthetics.
Match existing gravity retaining walls on retrofit wall projects.
Serve municipal applications that require a specific look.

Adjustable Block Sizes With interchangeable inserts and dividers, our forms make it easy to cast multiple large concrete blocks using the same core mold. The setup is quick and efficient, whether you’re making standard, full-size blocks or smaller half units for tighter areas.

That means:

Less downtime between runs
Lower storage needs for multiple forms
Flexibility to take on more types of construction projects
Fewer forms are needed because London Boulder Forms can make multiple shapes.

Corners, 2-Sided, and Caps—All From the Same System. Beyond block retaining wall systems, the same modular system allows you to produce:

Corner units for clean, professional interlock edges
Cored or Solid Blocks for wall installation and tall structures
Cap blocks for finished aesthetics and safety
2-sided blocks within the same LB28 Form

You’re not just adding products—you’re adding entire solutions to your lineup without increasing your production footprint.

Meet More Market Needs Without the Overhead

No Extra Staff Required. When producers hear “add new block types,” many assume it means adding labor, retraining staff, or retooling the production schedule. Not with London Boulder.

Our forms are designed to be easy to use and train on. That means:

Same crew, same process—just new liners or inserts
Fast changeovers between block styles
Minimal risk of operator error

This approach helps producers of all sizes—from family-owned yards to massive multi-location operations—scale offerings without straining teams during the busy season.

Capitalize on Sales Momentum. Spring is a season of momentum. Contractors are booking out jobs, municipalities are spending budgets, and homeowners are investing in outdoor upgrades. When you can say “yes” to more projects with more types of big block retaining wall systems, you don’t just increase revenue—you build stronger client relationships.

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Here are just a few customer needs you can meet with expanded modular block variety:

Customer Type	What They Want	How You Can Deliver
Landscape Contractors	Unique textures for high-end homes	Offer ledgestone or random rock liners
Builders & Developers	DOT-spec approved segmental retaining walls	Provide engineered solutions
Municipal Clients	Clean corners, and ADA compliance	Use forms to produce caps and corners
DIY Retailers	Smaller, easier-to-handle block units	Cast half blocks

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This adaptability isn’t just a production win—it’s a sales strategy.

Keep Your Production Line Busy Year-Round. One of the biggest challenges precast producers face is seasonal slowdowns. By offering more stackable block types, you can:

Keep your plant running during off-peak months with custom runs
Serve commercial clients working year-round.
Build up the availability of inventory for the high-demand months.

And since switching block types doesn’t require retooling your plant, you can schedule more efficiently and avoid idle time between structure builds.

With London Boulder, you can build your brand as a versatile producer. In today’s market, being seen as a versatile manufacturer is just as valuable as being a product supplier. You build trust when you can offer options and say “yes” more often.

London Boulder producers who lean into form adaptability often report:

Increased referrals from contractors and municipalities
More repeat business from commercial developers
Improved visibility in competitive bidding scenarios

And it’s not just about looks—our forms and wall systems are engineered with reinforcement to meet specifications, so you’re offering both style and substance.

Don’t Let Equipment Limit Your Growth. If you’re relying on static forms, you’re putting a ceiling on your growth. Every season brings new demands—new subdivisions, updated codes, and clients requesting customized finishes. Instead of saying “we don’t make that,” imagine saying, “we can make that this week.”

With London Boulder’s modular system, that future is now.

Ready to Expand? Let’s Talk. Whether you own London Boulder forms or are considering becoming a producer, spring is the time to explore your options. Investing in face liners, inserts, and accessory form parts can dramatically expand your catalog without heavy equipment costs.

If you’re ready to respond faster to bids, meet broader customer needs, and elevate your brand this year, we’ll help you optimize and get started.

Contact our team to learn more about upgrading your existing forms or joining our network of London Boulder producers.