Retaining Wall Planning and Maintenance Guides
Choose a topic to help plan, build or care for your retaining wall. This guide index groups our articles by the questions you are working through. For the complete latest-first listing, browse Retaining Wall Resources.
Plan Your Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall Costs
Understand the main factors that affect project pricing.
Engineering Requirements
Understand when engineering advice is needed and what to discuss before building.
Design and Placement
Plan wall position, levels and the use of your outdoor space.
Retaining Wall Materials
Explore material options used in retaining wall construction.
Concrete Sleepers or Timber?
Compare concrete sleeper and timber retaining wall options.
Fences Above Retaining Walls
Consider the design questions raised by a fence above a wall.
Ground Conditions, Drainage and Loading
Retaining Wall Drainage
Explore drainage, backfill and outlet considerations.
Clay Soil and Retaining Walls
Understand the site considerations raised by clay-based ground.
Surcharge Loading
Learn how nearby loads affect retaining wall planning.
Care and Landscaping
Maintaining Your Retaining Wall
Look after the wall and the surrounding ground.
Paths Along Retaining Walls
Plan paths and access beside a retaining wall.
Planting Along Retaining Walls
Consider planting and landscaping around your wall.
See Our Work or Discuss Your Project
Explore completed retaining wall projects or contact Outwest about your retaining wall.
