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Retaining Wall Installation | Dartmouth, NS
If you have a sloped outdoor area, retaining walls are the perfect way to transform this difficult-to-use space into an ideal yard or garden. Even if you don’t need to prevent erosion, retaining walls are a great way to divide a yard into spaces for entertaining, play, or relaxation. Retaining walls can be any shape or height and can be made out of a variety of materials - whatever your yard needs, we can design a wall that serves its purpose and looks great.
Building a retaining wall is no easy task, however - if there is one landscaping project that we strongly discourage our clients from DIYing, it is this one. A functional retaining wall must be anchored deep in the ground and built up properly to withstand not only the weight of the soil it is holding up, but also the extra weight that every rainfall will add.
If you live in Dartmouth, NS, a sturdy and attractive retaining wall is only a phone call away. The expert retaining wall contractors at
Dartmouth Landscaping will help you design and install the perfect wall (or system of walls) to make your outdoor space easy to you and beautiful to look at. Call us or fill out the contact form to the left today to see how easy and affordable it is to transform your sloped or uneven yard!
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Why Do I Need a Retaining Wall?
Retaining walls are not necessary in every yard - so you might not need one! That doesn’t mean you can’t install one, however - retaining walls make great outdoor seating around a firepit, for example. Most of the retaining walls we install are both aesthetic and functional though, and here are a few of the reasons we recommend that our clients invest in one:
Erosion and Flood Control
Retaining walls help to prevent erosion and flooding by stabilizing the soil on slopes and slowing water flow to a manageable speed. They prevent soil from washing away during heavy rains, which protects both your landscape and your home’s foundation. By slowing the rate at which water flows through your yard, they also promote water retention and absorption into your soil. If flooding is a problem in your yard, we can incorporate a drainage system into your retaining wall to help direct water safely out of your yard
Improve an Outdoor Space’s Usability
A steeply sloped yard is hard to do much with - it is even hard to mow and maintain! Retaining walls can be used to level your outdoor space, turning it into a better play space (for children, pets, and adults!) or a more comfortable entertaining area. Level yards are better for gardening, easier to landscape, and just more appealing to the eye in general.
Retaining walls can also make great noise barriers! If you have a secluded garden area, make it even more peaceful by blocking out noise with a garden retaining wall. If you like to host parties in the evening, a stone retaining wall is not only a great place to set drinks - it also keeps your neighbors happier by keeping your conversations in your yard.
Increase Aesthetic Appeal (and Property Value)
Even if your yard is already a great space with no erosion or flooding issues, retaining walls can be great landscaping elements. By adding a touch of hardscaping to your landscape, you can create a visual focal point or divide a large landscape without breaking its flow. Even a small and simple wall constructed of interlocking retaining wall blocks can give a whole new look to a garden bed or outdoor entertaining area - and make your home more appealing to potential buyers if you are looking to sell soon!
Why Choose Us For Your Retaining Wall Installation?
If you live in Dartmouth, NS, there are probably several retaining wall contractors near you. As you compare your options for this important project, here are a few reasons we believe we stand out from the other contractors!
Personal and Professional Contractors
Our designers and installation crews are incredibly skilled and knowledgeable in their fields - but that doesn’t mean they lack people skills! Our team will always treat you with respect, listen to your ideas and needs, and answer any questions you have about a project. And we will do it all with a smile on our faces! When you contract with us, you are not just a contract number - you are our neighbor, and we will treat you like the valued partner that you are.
Easy and Affordable Project Completion
Installing a retaining wall can be a big project. When you contract with us, we walk you through the entire project. We will never make you procure your own materials or apply for your own building permits - we will handle the entire process with as much or as little input from you as you want. We know all the local building codes, from how high a retaining wall can be to where on your property you are allowed to install a retaining wall, so you never have to worry about legal or neighborhood violations after your retaining wall installation.
We also do everything in our power to keep our retaining wall costs as affordable as possible. We understand that, while all our retaining walls look good, improving the appearance of your property is often not the primary reason you are undertaking this project. We will make the best use possible of every dollar we ask you for, and you will always know before we start exactly how much the project will cost.
Aesthetic Integration with Your Existing Landscape
As landscapers at heart, we don’t want to just give you a tower of concrete blocks that will hold up your soil. We want your new retaining wall to be an integral part of your landscape, and we will help you make design choices to make it look its best. Whether that means matching your existing stonework as best we can or using less-common building materials like railroad timber for the outer face of the wall, we do whatever it takes to make your entire landscape (including the retaining wall) look great.
Call Us Today to Get Started!
Are you ready to transform your yard? Call us today for expert retaining wall design and installation in Dartmouth, NS and the surrounding areas. Quotes are always free!