5 Costly Retaining Wall Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Backyard

Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Retaining Walls

Mistake 1: Ignoring Proper Drainage Design The number one cause of retaining wall failure is water. When drainage is not properly planned, hydrostatic pressure builds up behind the wall, pushing thousands of pounds of force against the structure. Over time, this pressure causes bulging, cracking, and eventual collapse, turning a $5,000 investment into a $15,000 emergency repair. In Fall River, we see heavy spring rains and freeze-thaw cycles that make drainage even more critical. Water that seeps behind a wall...

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