Identify what you want the wall to accomplish
A sloped yard can leave areas difficult to use or maintain. A retaining wall may help hold back soil, manage an elevation change, and define more useful space. Start by identifying the problem you want to address rather than choosing a wall height or material from a photograph.
You may want a more clearly defined planting bed, a transition beside a patio, or a way to address soil movement. Our retaining wall service includes segmental block and stone walls, with the proposed feature considered in relation to the rest of your property.
Include drainage in the conversation
Water behind a retaining wall deserves attention from the start. Drainage helps limit pressure buildup rather than leaving water trapped against the structure. We consider drainage behind the wall as part of the installation, alongside its purpose and position.
Tell us where you see standing water, moving soil, or runoff after rain. Photos of those conditions can help explain concerns that are not obvious during a dry visit. A wall should be evaluated with the water moving around it, rather than treated as a decorative border alone.
Connect the wall with nearby features
The space above and below a wall affects how it fits your yard. Consider lawn access, planting areas, nearby paving, and the routes you use between them. A wall can also form a raised bed or built-in seating when that use suits the design.
If you are also planning a gathering area, discuss paver patios at the same time. Our landscape design helps coordinate changes in level with the planting and hardscape around them, so separate features do not compete for the same space.
Prepare for a useful site discussion
Before contacting us, note where the slope causes difficulty and what you would like to do with the area instead. Include any existing walls, nearby paths, and places where soil has moved. Those observations are more useful than deciding on a finished wall before the site is reviewed.
We work with properties in Frankford, Georgetown, Lewes, and Sussex County, DE. Call us to discuss a retaining wall and arrange a site visit. We will review your property and goals before preparing pricing for the agreed scope.