Well-known for the array of distinct neighborhoods, its long-standing reputation as a community and the fact that the Fox River flows through the city of Aurora, IL, provides the municipality with an array of characteristics in which to live, many homeowners are realizing that lawn, plants, or even both, are simply not enough to create a fully-functioning yard-regardless of whether you reside on a slight grade or on a steep incline. Retaining Wall Installation can offer useful support to sloped areas and give a landscape a more structured and finished look.
What Are Retaining Walls Designed to Do?
A retaining wall isn’t just a bit of pretty rock. It can be used to stabilize soil, create a change in elevation, and utilize hard-to-landscape areas.
A retaining wall can be used to assist with:
- Supporting sloped backyards
- Minimizing the loss of soil and preventing it from wearing away
- Controlling the use or disposal of surface water drainage
- Making raised garden beds
- Defining landscape borders
- Supporting patio areas
- Creating more outdoor living areas
- Using natural features and their beauty in the yard space
Shoreline Landcare design and install retaining walls according to the specific land, the condition of the soil as well as, the usage of the land by the homeowner:
When do we need a retaining wall?
A retaining wall isn’t absolutely necessary in every yard. But some landscape issues can be an indication that one may be helpful.
- There Is a Significant Slope in Your Yard
A sloping or uneven area in the yard may restrict the use of the area. A well-designed wall can help produce a variety of soil levels and enhance the functionality of a landscape.
This may be beneficial for a more useful and convenient space with seating, planters or something else on top.
- Soil Erosion
Rain water may over time redistribute itself and carry the soil from one part of the yard to another. It is very likely that if you see dirt or soil from a slope sliding frequently, building a small retaining wall to give it added support may be worth considering.
The purpose of the task isn’t just to put up a wall. The topography should be assessed before designing a solution to ensure that the site conditions match the solution.
This is a problem where you need improved drainage control.
Retaining walls and surrounding soils may be subjected to water loads. Therefore, correct drainage must be taken into account prior to construction.
We evaluate site drainage as part of the retaining wall design. This can avoid problems later on which might be more expensive.
- You Want to Make More Usable Space
A retaining wall installation can be used to solve a landscape problem and do so in several ways. It can be used to modify irregular land to make it more functional for outdoor use.
For instance, it can contribute to developing:
- An elevated planting platform
- A designated garden area
- A sheltered patio area
- A side garden bordered by a structured landscape
- A new outdoor entertaining area
The Advantages of Having Professional Installation
Retaining walls should be able to resist soil pressure and varying weather conditions outdoors. They can be affected by poor planning or construction, impacting their appearance and performance.
That’s why the evaluation process is important to professionals. Before installation, soil type, drainage, layout of the property, wall size, and surrounding landscape should all be taken into account.
Shoreline Landcare has been providing services in the Aurora-Naperville area and other suburban areas in Illinois since 2004. We have worked on landscaping, hardscaping, landscape installation and maintenance, patios, seat walls, entrance, and retaining wall projects.
What Makes Shoreline Landcare Right for You?
After choosing your contractor, we know you don’t want your wall just to look good the day it’s put in. You want your hardscape to coordinate with the rest of your yard.
Every project is handled on its own merits. We take into account the conditions of the site and your design goals to decide where a retaining wall will be of the greatest value.
Our advantages include:
- Over 20 years of experience in local work
- Enhancing the landscape and hardscape elements in a space
- Consideration of the soil and drainage situation
- Knowledge of how to use retaining walls and other outdoor elements
- Understanding of the Aurora area and other nearby communities
- An emphasis on creating appealing and useful exterior areas
Installation of a Retaining Wall – Would a Retaining Wall work on your property?
If you have slopes, drainage problems, erosion, or even a large, worthless, or undeveloped piece of property you may want to be able to utilize at some point, you should consider a retaining wall. The right design can provide support while enhancing the landscape’s organization and usability.
We integrate landscaping and hardscaping expertise to bring about enhancements to the outside of homes that do not just become an additional addition, but are tailored to the home. If you have decided to install a retaining wall, our team can help you determine what would work best for your yard and the purpose you are looking to accomplish.
