If your property in Pennsylvania is built on a slope, you are likely dealing with a few issues such as soil erosion, flooding, and not being able to maximize your outdoor area. That's where retaining walls come in. Retaining walls are beautiful hardscapes that are also multi-functional. They are usually constructed out of materials like concrete, natural stones, and more. They help with soil erosion, flooding issues, and can add more usable flat space to your property. For these reasons, your sloped property shouldn't go another day without one!

A retaining wall will slow the process of soil erosion.

Soil erosion is a natural process that occurs when it rains or as you water your lawn and landscape beds. However, a sloped property will suffer from this issue a lot more severely since a slope will cause your soil to erode at a faster rate than normal. A retaining wall can slow soil erosion by flattening out sloped areas on your property. It will also function as a barrier to help keep the soil in place so that it does not slide away as easily.

A retaining wall will help with flooding issues.

Flooding can become a compounding problem when your property is not sloped at an appropriate angle. Its inadequate structure can cause water to pool up in certain areas around your yard, and the soil erosion that occurs can only make these flooding issues worse. When you install a retaining wall, it can fix this problem. A retaining wall can level out any part of your yard where there are drainage issues. In turn, it will help the water flow more naturally.

Retaining walls can add more usable, flat space to your property.

Two retaining walls installed on a sloped property in West Chester, PA.

One of the biggest issues with having a sloped property is not being able to thoroughly enjoy your outdoor areas. Depending on how severe the sloping is, you may be limited in what sort of hardscapes you can install or what areas you can host in. Another benefit of installing a retaining wall is that it can turn your hilly, sloped yard into a flat space that is much more usable than before.

A retaining wall also opens up a window of possibilities to be able to host all sorts of outdoor events. Many people eventually add new softscapes and hardscapes to their flat spaces. When you get rid of the sloping in your yard, you'll be able to take advantage of the new, usable space by adding things like:

  • Landscape plantings
  • A patio
  • A fire pit
  • An outdoor fireplace
  • And more!

A retaining wall is also a decorative hardscape that will improve your property's curb appeal!

What sort of materials are retaining walls made of?

Retaining walls are no small hardscape, they are made to be structurally sound walls that are strong enough to be held in place for decades. A reputable company will make your retaining wall out of durable materials that will not wear poorly and that hold up against all sorts of weather conditions. In Pennsylvania, some of the most common materials for retaining wall projects are:

  • Concrete
  • Natural stone
  • Concrete mix
  • And more

We can design and install a retaining wall on your property! Call us today for a consultation.

At Countywide Landscape, our team can help you fix your sloped property so that you can utilize your outdoor space in more ways than before. We will make sure to assess any issues with soil erosion and flooding so that we can design the perfect retaining wall to mitigate these problems. Our retaining wall installation service is available in West Chester, PA, and in nearby areas like Downingtown and Exton. Give us a call today at (610) 285-9727 to receive a consultation for this service.