Retaining walls are a great addition to properties in Nebraska or Iowa, as they can help prevent soil erosion and turn sloped land into flat, usable space. If you're thinking about having a retaining wall installed, you're probably wondering how tall it should be. Well, the answer to that question depends on what you're looking to accomplish with your retaining wall. Retaining walls are usually built 3-4 feet tall, as they don't require any structural support at that height and can still serve their intended purposes. However, if you need a taller retaining wall, anything over 6 feet requires an engineer to ensure it can withstand the weight of the soil it's holding back. When hiring a company to build your retaining wall, make sure you choose one that can install a retaining wall over 6 feet if needed.

Retaining walls are usually built 3-4 feet tall.

Small retaining wall with a patio in Omaha, NE.

When it comes to the height of your retaining wall, it will depend on what you're looking to accomplish with it. If you need one to turn sloped land into flat, usable space or to help prevent soil erosion, then a wall 3-4 feet tall will likely be needed. Retaining walls are usually built at this height, as they don't require any structural support and can still serve their intended purposes. However, if you're just looking to add a small retaining wall to your property to enhance its overall aesthetic with a raised planter bed, then a shorter one will likely suffice.

You can add a raised planter bed to your retaining wall to increase its beauty!

Any retaining walls built over 6 feet require an engineer.

While a retaining wall 3-4 feet tall is typically enough for serving its function, sometimes a higher one is required. However, if you need one that's over 6 feet tall, it requires an engineer. That's because taller retaining walls need to be able to withstand the weight of the soil they're holding back. An engineer will be able to design your retaining wall to ensure it has the necessary foundational support to withstand the weight of the soil it's holding back. Additionally, pros will use quality materials when building it so it stands the test of time. What's more, they will also make sure that your retaining wall has proper drainage to maintain its structural integrity.

Make sure you hire a company that can install a retaining wall over 6 feet tall if needed.

When hiring a company to install a retaining wall on your property, make sure you choose one that can install a retaining wall over 6 feet tall if needed. That's because they'll be able to determine how tall your retaining wall needs to be to serve its purpose. Then, they'll follow proper installation techniques to build it correctly. They'll also be able to utilize an engineer if needed to ensure your retaining wall is built structurally sound.

Give us a call today to schedule our retaining wall installation service.

Prevent soil erosion while maximizing your outdoor living space with a retaining wall! At Clear Creek Landscapes, we offer a retaining wall installation service to address your sloped yard and turn it into flat, usable land. We build retaining walls up to 12 feet tall, and we'll determine the best height based on your property's needs. Not only that, but you can also incorporate a raised planter bed to enhance its visual appeal!

We offer our retaining wall installation service to residential and commercial property owners, plus HOAs, in Omaha, NE, and throughout the surrounding areas, including Elkhorn, Gretna, and select cities in Iowa. Give us a call at (402) 677-7652 to schedule this service today!