Attractive, Durable Retaining Walls That Protect Your Property and Improve the Value of Your Home

The localities we serve in Washington State are generally hilly, and individual properties often feature different elevations. With proper grading and the use of retaining walls, you can gain more level land, to make the most use of your outdoor space.

Not only does professional retaining wall construction improve your yard’s structure and aesthetics, they have multiple benefits:

• Retaining walls prevent erosion
• Retaining walls add solid structural support
• Retaining walls create striking landscape focal points
• Retaining walls frame off stunning new planting or garden beds

You can’t simply pile material on top of existing ground to build a structurally safe retaining wall. Typically, DLM Landscape will dig 6 inches below existing ground level to reach hard ground, adding compacted sand and gravel to prevent sinking at the base.

If the retaining wall is higher than 4 feet, an engineer will need to be consulted. However, terraced walls can be used to obtain the same effect in terms of elevation change.

One of the greatest risks to deterioration of a retaining wall is inadequate drainage. DLM Landscape uses a fabric barrier between soil and the wall to facilitate drainage. Preventing water build-up behind the new wall will help it last the test of time.

Aesthetically, which wall materials should you choose? You should see the wall material choices in person to see the color and feel the texture of the block or rock samples. Popular choices include natural looking stone, typically built as manufactured blocks, in curved, straight, or capstone sets.

Retaining walls can be intricately designed and challenging to install. DLM Landscape is a licensed and fully insured professional landscaper who can make your hardscape dreams come true.