Retaining walls are rapidly gaining recognition for their benefits in the outdoor space. If your Kensington MD Yard is on a slope, you may experience surface runoff every time it rains. You are also not able to utilize your outdoor space because of the gradient. Your soil lacks the necessary nutrients because of the soil erosion that occurs every time there is water movement. You could prevent all these issues by installing a retaining wall.

What Is a Retaining Wall?
A retaining wall will retain the soil behind the wall. It will also aid in breaking the speed of surface runoff, thus help avoid soil erosion. There are different types of retaining walls, including Cantilever Walls, Gravity Walls, Sheet Pile Walls, Anchor Walls, among others. They comprise various materials, including poured concrete, treated wood, and boulders. The type of material will depend on your budget and how high the retaining wall will be.

The best way to determine what kind of wall will work for your property is to let an expert inspect your property and advise you appropriately. They will look at factors such as the gradient of the property, soil type, climate, existing drainage, whether you live on a fault line, among others.

How Can a Retaining Wall Help With Flooding and Soil Erosion?
One of the most critical roles of retaining walls is to assist with proper drainage. Flooding and strong winds can cause massive soil erosion and surface runoff. You can prevent the adverse effects with a retaining wall. It will help with the following:-

• It will hold the soil in place behind the anchor wall. This helps prevent soil erosion and protects the soil from over saturation.
• It will help with draining water by channeling it away from your property. You get to avoid pooling water, flooding, or any other type of water damage to your landscape or building. Your contractor may also advise that you install additional drainage on your yard to divert the water away from your property. This could be mostly dependent on how much water collects or moves through your property every time you experience flooding in your area.
• A retaining wall will give you a terrace, thus offering you a usable outdoor space. It adds to the aesthetic appeal because you can landscape it as you wish. You can also use it for growing plants or create a functional outdoor space where you can entertain your guests or spend time with the family.

Consult Us Today For a Retaining Wall Installation
Your Kensington MD Yard will benefit from an expert installation of a retaining wall. You get to control flooding and soil erosion, and will enjoy a more usable outdoor space. Call us, so that we can start the process of taking care of any drainage problems you may be having on your property. Our team is at hand to give you the right kind of advice.