In Western North Carolina, it’s not a surprising fact that we get a whole lot of rain and wind, especially up in these mountains. As this past summer showed us with a lot of flooding and flood damage to many of the surrounding local communities, it’s become even more important to try and safeguard your property and landscaping from the elements. A great way to prevent some weather-related incidents here in the mountains is to build a retaining wall.

What is a retaining wall?

A retaining wall is a structure that holds or retains the soil behind it. They can be built from a variety of materials, but are most commonly made from concrete, rocks or boulders.

They offer many benefits to the homeowner, and some of those benefits are listed below!

1. Prevent soil erosion. One of the primary benefits of a retaining wall is to help prevent soil erosion. Rain and wind can cause devastating amounts of erosion, especially if your property is either on a hill or the bottom of a hill. Unchecked erosion can lead to landslides or mudslides (very common further up in the mountains you go), move soil and rocks to places they shouldn’t be where they may block important features of your property, and can weaken your property’s structural integrity. Retaining walls combat soil erosion by keeping the soil in place and blocking it so there is no way it can be washed or blown away.

2. Helps reduce the risk of flooding. Here in Western North Carolina, it rains, and it rains a lot. Many places in Hendersonville as well as in the surrounding areas are prone to flooding or exist within a flood plain. Flooding accounts for some of the most expensive natural disaster repairs and property damage. Retaining walls can help reduce the risk of flooding by providing a barrier that stops flooding in its tracks, directing the flow of water away from your home or business setting, and helps prevent moisture from pooling up in lower spots on your property.

3. Helps save you money. By installing retaining walls on your property, it may also help you save money by negating the damage from rain and wind and cutting down on landscape maintenance costs. If properly installed and in the correct spaces, retaining walls can help prevent mud and collapsed soil, fallen or damaged landscaping features, sinkholes, or structures being rotted away due to excess moisture buildup.

If your home needs a retaining wall, contact us to set up a FREE, no obligation consultation. Our experienced team has just what you need to protect your home or business from rain and wind damage. We look forward to working with you!