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When to Call a Drilling Company for Retaining Wall Construction

Author: Dmi Drilling
by Dmi Drilling
Posted: Sep 07, 2015

Creating a beautiful outdoor setting on a property that has unnatural slopes or uneven terrain can be a tricky undertaking. Sometimes it’s necessary for retaining walls to be constructed to ensure land stability while also enhancing the safety of the property. While small projects might be able to be handled by homeowners personally, such as the creation of a retaining wall for an outdoor garden, bigger projects may call for help from drilling companies.

Retaining walls are created to retain soil on slopes in place. On a terraced property, for example, the wall may serve to hold soil in so it doesn’t erode and create an unsafe situation. Decorative walls are frequently used to create visually appealing structures on properties that are uneven or sloped. When extensive work is required to ensure safety and stability of retaining walls, professional drilling companies are often needed to perform the work properly.

While a drilling company might not be a homeowner’s first inclination on who to call when retaining structures are needed, there are a few good reasons why these pros are best suited for big jobs. Here are just a few of the reasons why professionals are best equipped to build more complex walls:

  • The experience they deliver – Retaining walls are specialized structures that demand experience to design and build. When a retaining wall is needed to prevent soil erosion near water, for example, the design will be critical to ensure safety. Drilling companies that specialize in this type of construction have the know-how to ensure the right design.
  • The stability delivered – While a small man-made terrace for a decorative garden might not require professionals to create a retaining wall, a larger structure will to ensure proper safety. In some locations, for example, a true retaining wall must be constructed with a starting point that begins below the earth. The wall is then built up to an above-ground position. This is why drilling companies are so often the best suited to create retaining walls to prevent erosion on cliffs, for seawalls and other similar more complex structures.

Making an uneven, sloped property buildable and safe sometimes calls for the creation of retaining walls. When complex structures are needed, a drilling company should be a homeowner’s first call for help. These experts deliver the design and construction expertise needed to ensure a final build that’s meant to last.

About the Company

DMI Drilling Construction specializes in retaining walls and other structural designs. The company has proudly served the Washington State area since 1991.

About the Author

DMI Drilling Construction has been providing retaining wall services to clients across Washington State since 1991.

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