Foundation Repair & Techniques Blog

A retaining wall is a protective barrier used to prevent soil and other debris from cascading down slopes. They’re most commonly used for homes affected by soil erosion, heavy rain or nearby bodies of water.

Although retaining walls serve a very important function, their utility doesn’t mean you have to compromise your home’s aesthetics. In fact, a well-designed retaining wall not only blends with its surroundings but also can actually enhance your home’s beauty.

At Foundation Repair Services, our technicians are busy throughout the year, but we receive a disproportionate number of foundation repair requests during the summer months. There are several reasons for this:

• Property owners have more leisure time to focus on major home improvements.
• There is less precipitation during the summer, allowing us to work uninterrupted.

Soil erosion happens whenever the elements slowly wear away the topsoil and cause the underlying earth to become exposed. However, this naturally occurring process can worsen in areas hit by deforestation or agricultural overproduction. By removing crops and trees, land developers also remove the root systems that hold topsoil in place. During heavy rains or windy periods, exposed soil loosens and quickly erodes.

Many homeowners assume using high-quality supplies during the early building stages of a home guarantees a solid foundation. That is only partially true.

While the type of equipment used certainly helps keep the foundation strong, it isn’t the only factor that determines the structural integrity of a home’s foundation. In fact, there is a bigger influencing factor: the soil the home is built upon.