If you need retaining walls for your landscape, just turn to our team.
In landscape design, it’s important to consider the slope of the ground. When dealing with steep inclines, it is often necessary to install retaining walls to keep the soil in place and prevent landslides. Our team at Xscapes Irrigation and Landscapes Inc. has extensive experience in landscape design, and we have worked on countless retaining walls over the years.
If you think you may need to include retaining walls in your landscape, we encourage you to give us a call to get our experts on the job—we’ll make sure your new walls provide the reliable protection you need and work with the rest of your landscape design to create a beautiful, cohesive whole.
When you call our team for help with retaining walls, we’ll first survey your property to determine its elevation and incline and figure out exactly where the walls will need to go. From there, we will help you select the ideal combination of stone, brick, or concrete blocks to give your retaining walls the perfect style to match the rest of your landscape.
Then, our team will get to work on the construction process itself, making sure the walls are sturdy enough to provide the reliable protection you are looking for while also elevating the overall design of your landscape.
We are proud to serve the community in Dallas, Texas, and we want to help you do what’s best for your landscape. If you need to add retaining walls to your property, we encourage you to give us a call to find out how we can help.
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FAQs About Retaining Walls
The right landscape design takes all the elements into consideration, including the slope of your property. When that slope becomes too intense, the answer might be to include retaining walls in the design, which is something our team at Xscapes Irrigation and Landscapes Inc. is quite familiar with. Keep reading to learn some of the common questions we get about retaining walls, then reach out to a member of our team.
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What is a retaining wall?
A retaining wall is a structure that holds back soil or other materials to prevent erosion and keep the landscape’s shape. It is widely used to level uneven terrain and support landscaping elements.
Are there different types of retaining walls?
Yes, common types include:
- Gravity walls: Use their own weight to keep soil back.
- Cantilevered walls: Use a strengthened base to increase support.
- Anchored walls: Walls reinforced with wires or rods anchored into the earth.
- Sheet pile walls: Typically utilized when dealing with soft soils.
- Segmental retaining walls: Made of interlocking blocks without mortar.
What materials are suitable for constructing retaining walls?
Retaining walls can be made of concrete, natural stone, brick, timber, and interlocking concrete blocks.
How long does a retaining wall last?
The longevity depends on the materials used and how effectively the wall is built and maintained. For instance, concrete or stone walls could last 50+ years, while timber retaining walls might only last 15 to 25 years.
What causes retaining walls to fail?
Poor drainage, improper construction or design, tree roots pressing against the wall, and excessive weight or pressure might all be reasons for retaining walls to fail.
How important is drainage behind retaining walls?
Extremely important. Proper drainage prevents water pressure from accumulating behind the wall, which can lead to failure. Drain pipes, gravel backfill, and geotextiles are frequently used to ensure proper drainage.
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At Xscapes Irrigation and Landscapes Inc., we install retaining walls for customers in Dallas, Plano, Allen, Garland, Richardson, Rowlett, Mesquite, Sachse, Addison, Irving, Carrollton, Grand Prairie, and Wylie, Texas.