Why Are Retaining Walls Something I Should Look Into?
Ruff and Ready Landscape Construction offers a retaining wall service as a stand-alone option or as part of a larger hardscaping project. We have decided to focus our blog this week on a versatile feature, adding style and function to your property! Of course, we are talking about retaining walls!
This blog will allow you to take in information about retaining walls and ultimately examine why they may be best for your property. Once you realize how great a retaining wall is, we here at Ruff and Ready Landscape Construction will be more than happy to provide this service for you!
Many people, especially this time of year, are looking to spruce up or upgrade their landscape with a new look, theme, etc. When looking for something new, most people look for something functional for their property, aesthetically pleasing, and something able to increase the property’s overall value.
Good news! A hardscaping service is something that will do all of these things. More specifically, a retaining wall is the best choice and will do all of those things for you and much more! Retaining walls come with wide varieties of materials, colors, designs that can easily work with your property!
So, what makes a retaining wall an option, and what makes the best service you can get? Let’s discuss!
What are some benefits of a retaining wall service?
Retaining walls, in general, aid and support your landscape in a very unique but specific way. Their primary purpose is functionality. Retaining walls:
- Control water runoff.
- Act as a boundary or barrier.
- Prevent erosion.
- Require little to no maintenance.
- Are stunningly beautiful.
- Increase the overall value of your property.
How can retaining walls control water runoff on my property?
In terms of controlling water runoff, it allows you to take on mother nature. Nothing can help prevent the amount of rain your landscape will receive or the weather patterns. However, with retaining walls, you can actually control the amount of water that gets to your home and the rest of your landscape. You can stop, divide, rearrange, or control where and how much water gets to places on your property, ultimately defeating mother nature!
Retaining walls can stop you from having to spend a ton of money on repairs to your home by preventing flooding on your property. Retaining walls can redirect water away from:
- Patios
- Homes
- Foundation
Can a retaining wall act as a boundary or barrier for my property or landscape?
In fact, a retaining can act as a boundary for your property or landscape! Retaining walls work for you when fences cannot. They mainly come in handy when they act as property lines. The great thing about a retaining wall is that it will support your property in terms of water runoff and prevent soil erosion while still being an essential yet beautiful barrier for you.
Can a retaining wall help fight soil erosion on my landscape and property?
Soil erosion is one of those things in the back of every property owner’s mind. It is the constant headache that will only happen over a long period of time and when you least expect it.
Most people’s landscape or yard flows with the layout of the land that it rests on, whether that be hills, valleys, big or small. So after a period of time, because of the elements around it, soil erosion becomes this natural yet hazardous incident for your yard or landscape. Erosion to your soil will cause holes, spots, trouble for your foundation, and other problems. Your entire property can quickly become an eye-sore that costs you a great deal of money to fix. That is why getting something like a retaining wall to help prevent soil erosion from occurring on your property is a cheaper and more effective investment.
Do retaining walls require a lot of maintenance?
We mentioned some things retaining walls could do for you. Now we want to discuss what you have to do for them. Great news! Not much!
Since you no longer have to check so frequently to make sure there is no water runoff or erosion on your property, a retaining wall will, in fact, save you energy and time.
The majority of retaining walls can be simply maintained by pressure washing and allows you to dial back on some of your regular lawn and landscaping maintenance. Constant cleaning and checking on your property is over!
Are retaining walls and eye-sore on my landscape or property?
Retaining walls have a ton of different materials and varieties that will complement your style and add some great vibes to your property. in terms of look and feel. They provide a very neat, clean, and manicured look to any landscape.
The most common look for a retaining wall is the stunning natural stone finish. It gives a sense of texture and layers with a wide variety of colors. The natural stone look is also a very cost-effective option because it can be multi-purposed as a retaining wall but can be used as a seating wall too!
Will retaining walls add value to my property?
You may not be looking to sell your home now or ever. However, getting services done in general to your lawn, landscape, and property will help boost the overall curb appeal. Simply put, they can make your space stand out! Retaining walls are a great way to help increase your property’s value. By reducing erosion and adding a stylish structure, you can add 15% to the value of your property! Of course, more value is added when professionals install a retaining wall.
The real reason behind the boost in value is because professionals are used to the services, and the services are done right.
So make sure you call in professionals for the service to get the best results and get a boost in the value of your property!
If you are a resident of Menifee, Winchester, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, or Temecula, CA, or any of their bordering areas, call Ruff and Ready Landscape Construction and ask about our hardscaping services!