If you have a retaining wall installed on your property, it has most likely been emplaced to block water or to prevent topsoil from being carried away after a strong rainfall. For the most part, retaining walls are used on properties which have steep gradients and may be prone to minor landslides or flooding. Smaller retaining walls are often used to create areas were flower beds or shrubs can be planted to improve the aesthetic appeal of the property. When you observe signs that your retaining wall is deteriorating, the first thing you should do is contact us at Native Steps & Retaining Walls, so we can address whatever issues you have, before they worsen into full-blown problems.
The most important thing to remember when you observe signs of damage to your retaining wall, is that it should not be ignored. Most issues with retaining walls develop very slowly over a long period of time, but when they reach a breaking point, something can happen very suddenly and then your retaining wall may completely lose its ability to retain soil.
Some of the early signs which indicate a problem with your retaining wall are crumbling in the case of concrete, rotting in the case of wood, soil separation, or water which pools around the base of your wall. Whenever you see signs like this, you should react quickly, before the problem worsens into something which might be much more serious.
Some other good advice is that you should not attempt any kind of do-it-yourself repair job, because even though it might look and seem like a simple enough process, there are forces at work which must be addressed even in simple repairs for a retaining wall.
Our experts have a good understanding of the issues involved with repairing a retaining wall, for instance water drainage, soil compaction, and earth retention. All these contribute to long-term structural support, and the resistance and pressure associated with a given retaining wall must be thoroughly assessed and maintained in proper balance, in order for your retaining wall to remain effective.
Given the fact that all retaining wall repair should be carried out by knowledgeable professionals, we feel that you will be best served by contacting us at Native Steps & Retaining Walls. Our experts have been thoroughly trained about the processes involved and the forces which are at work whenever a retaining wall is in use. All these factors must be taken into account when any repairs are carried out, otherwise it’s entirely possible that repair work will quickly become subject to the same forces which caused the damage in the first place.
Our contractors have performed a number of retaining wall repairs throughout the New York City metro area, and are well familiar with what it takes to effectively repair them, so that they have structural integrity, and retain their original aesthetic appeal. Whenever you spot signs of damage on your retaining wall, your best bet would be to contact the professionals here at our company, so you can have peace of mind about receiving the best possible workmanship and customer service.
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