Pathview Landscaping provides retaining wall services for businesses and residents across Kansas City and the areas we serve, helping companies and residents improve landscape stability, erosion control, and the overall functionality and appearance of their outdoor spaces. Retaining walls are a critical landscaping feature designed to manage changes in elevation, control soil movement, and create usable areas on sloped or uneven terrain.
Retaining walls serve both structural and aesthetic purposes. When properly designed and constructed, they help protect properties from erosion and drainage issues while enhancing the overall layout and visual appeal of the landscape.
A retaining wall is a built structure used to hold back soil and manage elevation differences within a landscape. These walls are commonly installed on sloped properties to prevent soil erosion, stabilize hillsides, and create level areas for landscaping or outdoor use.
Retaining walls can be constructed using a variety of materials and must be engineered correctly to withstand soil pressure, water runoff, and long-term environmental conditions.
Without a properly built retaining wall, properties with elevation changes may experience drainage problems, soil displacement, and long-term landscape damage.
Retaining walls can be designed to meet both functional and visual goals. Common types include:
The appropriate wall type depends on property layout, soil composition, drainage needs, and intended use.
Professional construction ensures the retaining wall performs as intended and remains structurally sound over time.
Properties with slopes or uneven terrain
Preventing erosion and soil runoff
Creating tiered landscapes or garden beds
Improving drainage control
Enhancing property appearance and usability
At Pathview Landscaping, retaining wall services are approached with careful planning, proper material selection, and attention to long-term performance. A well-built retaining wall not only protects your property but also improves the structure and function of your outdoor space.
A retaining wall is built to hold back soil and manage elevation changes within a landscape. Retaining walls help prevent erosion, stabilize slopes, and create usable, level areas on properties with uneven terrain.
The need for a retaining wall is based on slope grade, soil movement, drainage patterns, and erosion risk. Professionals evaluate these factors to determine whether soil retention or elevation control is required.
Retaining walls can be constructed using segmental blocks, natural stone, concrete, or reinforced systems. Material selection depends on wall height, soil pressure, drainage needs, and visual preference.
Drainage prevents water from building up behind the wall, which can increase pressure and lead to structural failure. Proper drainage design helps ensure the wall remains stable and durable over time.
Improper construction may result in leaning, cracking, soil washout, or drainage failure. These issues can worsen over time and compromise both safety and landscape integrity.
Yes. Retaining walls are used for both residential and commercial properties to manage slopes, improve drainage, and enhance landscape structure and usability.
