Retaining Wall Construction

Structural hardscaping creates usable outdoor space

Well placed retaining walls can add both function and beauty to your yard. Especially where lawns slope, they can be integrated to with water features, terraces, and gardens to create a rich visual environment and define boundaries or outdoor rooms as well as preventing erosion. Whether you use them to create the physical structure of your yard or just to add a little extra curb appeal, a retaining wall can add color, shape, and texture that enhances your property and adds to its overall value.

Work with a professional to design the retaining structures your yard needs. A licensed professional with good references should be able to help you come up with wall that will work with your home's architectural style and the characteristics of your lot and neighborhood. He or she can help you decide whether formal symmetry or quixotic informality will work best.

In addition to making sure your contractor is licensed, ask for copies of all insurance required including general liability and Workers' Comp. Read the contract or agreement carefully and make sure you understand whether building permits are required, and what type of materials and labor are specified. Ask your contractor to clarify any points of confusion before work begins. It's always easier and cheaper to alter plans before work begins.

Between your imagination and your contractor's skill, you can create a landscape that is beautiful and well excuted.