Retaining Wall
Structure with a Purpose for Your Outdoor Space
Retaining walls can play an important role in shaping outdoor areas where changes in elevation affect how the property can be organized and used. Beyond creating visual definition, a retaining wall can provide structural support for soil while helping establish more intentional transitions between different areas of the landscape.
What Is a Retaining Wall?
A retaining wall is a structure designed to hold back soil where there is a difference in ground elevation. Depending on the property, it can become both a functional element and an important part of how the surrounding outdoor space is defined.
Why Does It Matter?
Retaining walls can provide support where soil needs to be retained while helping manage elevation changes and define different areas of the property. Their placement and purpose should respond to the conditions and needs of the specific space.
Could Your Property Benefit from One?
A retaining wall may be worth considering when changes in elevation, sloped areas, or the need to retain soil affect how part of your property can be organized or used. Understanding the existing conditions is an important first step in determining the appropriate direction.
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Purposeful Retaining Walls
What Matters in a Retaining Wall Project
A retaining wall has a functional role within the property, so the project should begin with an understanding of the existing area, the reason the wall is needed, and how it will relate to the surrounding outdoor space.
Site Conditions
Changes in elevation and the characteristics of the existing area help determine the needs and direction of the project.
Outdoor Integration
A retaining wall becomes part of the larger outdoor environment, so its relationship with the surrounding areas of the property matters.
Function & Purpose
Understanding what the wall needs to accomplish is essential before determining the appropriate direction for the project.
Project Planning
The needs of the property and the intended purpose of the wall should be clearly understood before the project moves forward.
Why Choose ALM
Start with the Property. Build with Purpose.
Retaining wall projects begin with understanding why the structure is needed and how it fits within the property. ALM takes a project-focused approach centered on the existing space, your priorities, and what the retaining wall needs to accomplish.
Property-Focused Approach
We begin with the needs of your outdoor space and the purpose behind the retaining wall project.
Personalized Attention
Your property and project needs remain at the center of the conversation as the next steps are established.
Purpose-Driven Direction
The project direction starts with understanding what the wall needs to accomplish within the property.
Questions About Retaining Walls? Start Here.
Learn more about the purpose of retaining walls and what to consider when planning a project, or ask ALM about the specific needs of your property.
01. What is the purpose of a retaining wall?
A retaining wall is primarily used to retain soil where there is a difference in ground elevation. It can also help define areas of the property and become part of the overall organization of the outdoor space.
02. How do I know if my property may need a retaining wall?
Properties with slopes, elevation changes, or areas where soil needs to be retained may benefit from a retaining wall. The specific conditions of the property should be considered before determining the appropriate solution.
03. Can a retaining wall also improve the appearance of my outdoor space?
Yes. Although its functional purpose comes first, a retaining wall can also add structure and visual definition to an outdoor environment when it is thoughtfully integrated into the property.
04. Can ALM replace or repair an existing retaining wall?
If you have an existing retaining wall that concerns you, contact ALM and tell us about its current condition and what you would like to address. We can discuss the project and determine whether the work falls within the retaining wall services ALM provides.
05. What should I tell ALM about my retaining wall project?
Tell us about the area, why you are considering a retaining wall, any existing conditions you have noticed, and what you would like to accomplish. Photos of the area may also help provide context when starting the conversation.
Have a Question? Ask ALM.
Every outdoor project is different. If there’s something you’d like to know about our services or your specific project, send us your question and our team will get back to you.