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June 7, 2025

Retaining Walls

Retaining Walls and Drainage: Protecting Your Property the Smart Way

If you're a homeowner or property manager in North Carolina, you've likely seen your share of sloped landscapes and heavy rainfall. That combination makes retaining walls and proper drainage systems not just helpful, but essential.

At Wize Home Services, we specialize in building strong, durable retaining walls that do more than just hold soil. They help prevent erosion, manage water runoff, and protect the value of your property.

Why Retaining Walls Matter

A retaining wall is a structure designed to hold back soil on one side. They are commonly used to:

• Prevent hillside erosion

• Create level areas on sloped terrain

• Improve curb appeal and property value

• Support landscaping or hardscaping features

But what many don’t realize is how important drainage is to a retaining wall’s success.

The Drainage Connection

Without proper drainage, a retaining wall can fail sometimes catastrophically. Water buildup behind the wall increases pressure and can lead to cracking, bowing, or collapse.

At Wize Home Services, we design every wall with built-in drainage solutions like:

• Gravel backfill

• Perforated drainage pipes (French drains)

• Weep holes to relieve pressure

This prevents water from pooling and ensures the wall stays solid year after year.

Custom Solutions for Every Landscape

Not every property is the same. That’s why we offer:

• Free on-site evaluations

• Custom wall design based on soil type, slope, and property needs

• A range of materials: concrete block, natural stone, timber, and more

We also work with property owners to address existing drainage issues, from standing water to soil erosion.

Serving all of North Carolina

Whether you're in Morganton, Hickory, Lenoir, Asheville, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, or  Greensboro, our team is ready to help you build a retaining wall that works and lasts.

Here at Wize Home Services, we are going to strategically engineer your retaining wall and make it beautiful.