When it comes to retaining wall costs it is the most heated and emotionally argued subject between property owners. Where do the retaining wall posts go? Is a retaining wall the shared cost and responsibility if it's built on the boundary? The most critical thing to keep in mind is the lay of the land. Where does it slope? How steep is the angle? How will this affect my and my neighbours retaining wall drainage? 

Bottom line retaining walls are there to serve a purpose. An important purpose. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be a feature in the garden that looks great! Stone walls are a great addition to any garden.

Retaining walls are an important structure. Most are functional and look good as well. So what type of walls are there? In the residential area, there are 4 structural type of walls that are used.

When it comes to retaining walls we tend to think of the material and how it will be constructed. See why there is more to it than you think. Where does that water go?