Retaining walls offer home and business owners extra support against sliding or erosion and help with managing rainwater runoff, making your yard more functional and efficient. However, you may not realize your property needs one. WH Major & Sons in Mukwonago, WI, shares five ways to figure out if a retaining wall is right for your yard.

How Can You Tell If You Need a Retaining Wall?

1. Sloping

When your yard is inclined, hilly, or surrounded by steep slopes, or your home is downhill of soil fault lines, erosion is an issue. Land will slide away from these fault lines and can compromise stability. Retaining walls reinforce your yard and make your property more level and usable. 

2. Downhill Erosion

If you notice an accumulation of soil, rocks, and other materials piling up around your home, you will need a way to control the erosion that is occurring. Retaining walls help minimize this issue by holding back sliding soil and adjusting any severe sloping on your property.

3. Loose Soil

The makeup of your soil will determine if a retaining wall will help. Areas that have very loose or sandy soil often need extra support to strengthen the land and prevent foundation issues.

4. Soil Depletion

Soil depletion around your home means erosion from water is affecting your foundation’s stability. Retaining walls can help control runoff that may be washing away the soil surrounding your home.

5. Boundary Issues

If your property needs a durable boundary, a retaining wall is a great option. They make a sturdy barrier between properties and can even create extra seating and work surfaces if they are built low enough.

Since 1956, WH Major & Sons has offered residential and commercial landscaping as well as design and tree removal services to make your property beautiful, efficient, and functional. The family-owned company provides high-quality outdoor services, from retaining walls to custom home building. Visit them online for more on their offerings, or call (262) 363-3115 to speak with one of their experts.