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Landscaping

Inspect Retaining Walls

MODERATE20 minLandscapingPart of Spring Maintenance

Why It Matters

A failing retaining wall can collapse suddenly, causing property damage, destroying landscaping, and creating safety hazards.

Quick Guide

  1. 1

    Gather your tools and materials

    You'll need: Level. Materials required: necessary materials.

  2. 2

    Perform the inspect retaining walls

    Check retaining walls for leaning, cracking, bulging, or drainage failures.

  3. 3

    Verify and clean up

    Check that the work was completed correctly and clean up your workspace. If walls leaning more than 1 inch or with significant cracking, consider calling a professional.

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Tools & Materials

Tools

  • Level