Maple Ridge Retaining Walls
                     FACTORS TO 
CONSIDER WHILE 
PLANNING TO BUILD 
RETAINING WALLS!
Numerous considerations for this project need to 
be taken care of. It is an excellent addition to 
your property. However, planning to build a 
retaining wall has some crucial factors to 
consider. Most retaining walls are built to correct 
the erosion problem and beautify the property. 
Regardless of your motive behind building 
maple ridge retaining walls, just think about 
these critical factors before making a retaining 
wall at your place. 
PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING 
RETAINING WALL  
People don't just wake up one day and decide to 
build a retaining wall. Do drainage issues invade 
the property? Would you like to expand the 
usable area in your garden? Are you building 
stairs to improve a steep slope structure? 
Probably, you may want to give your scenery 
more depth. Whatever the cause, without 
determining the purpose, planning cannot be 
done efficiently. First, you must know the 
requirements to start building a retaining wall.  
SOIL TYPE IS 
IMPORTANT  
Knowing the soil type, you will work 
with is crucial since the retaining wall 
will hold back the soil. Clay soil is so 
dense it can put a lot of strain on walls. 
Building on granular soil with a 
consistency similar to sand would be 
suitable because it provides good 
water drainage. You should bring in a 
better product if the soil where the wall 
will be placed is improper. If in doubt, 
consult the landscape architect of 
Showcase Landscaping, Inc. to confirm 
the retaining wall's structural strength. 
 
PLAY ALONG WITH 
DESIGN  
Maple Ridge retaining walls are frequently 
constructed for practical reasons, but that doesn't 
mean they can't also be artistic and beautiful. 
Today, there are so many excellent materials that 
may help you build a landscape that looks good 
and adds interest. To give the design a gentler 
look, consider incorporating curves.  
GATHER INFORMATION 
ABOUT SITE CODES & 
UNDERGROUND 
UTILITIES  
Contact your local community for information on the 
building codes before beginning any home renovation 
project. Most cities have permit requirements, and 
many want to see the plans before building 
maple ridge retaining walls. If you make something that 
doesn't comply with the code, you could have to tear it 
down and start over. That would be a terrible use of 
both time and resources.  
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Website: www.showcaselandscapinginc.com
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Address: 20428 98a Ave, Langley 
Twp, BC V1M0A6, Canada