Retaining Wall Repair

What is a Retaining Wall?

Retaining walls are designed to retain lateral pressure from expanding soil and prevent cave-ins and erosion. They are often built to protect structures and features like sidewalks, driveways, and patios from landslides. Retaining walls can be made with a variety of materials, including stone, cinderblock, bricks, wood, and concrete. Regardless of the material used, retaining walls sometimes are unable to withstand the constant pressure put on them and begin to tilt, crack, bow or crumble.

When that happens, homeowners are left with two choices. Rebuild the wall from scratch, which may be a temporary solution only, because it does not address the causes of retaining wall failure, or have it repaired with some of the new retaining wall repair technologies that can not only stabilize the wall, but also alleviate some of the pressure that is being put on them from the surrounding soil.

When to get a retaining wall repair

It is important to get the retaining wall inspected by a reputable foundation repair contractor, as soon as you notice the first signs of failure. These signs include:

• Retaining wall collapse or tilting
• Retaining wall crumbling
• Retaining wall separating from adjacent walls

The two most effective methods of retaining wall repair available through our certified foundation pros are wall anchors and helical tiebacks. Both methods work not only by supporting and stabilizing the wall, but also by countering some of the pressure exerted on them by the soil.

HomePro Match retaining wall repair contractors are all certified and pre-screened, ensuring you get the best job done. Contact us to locate one in your area today.