It’s the thick of winter. You look outside and whatever you see, it typically isn’t very pretty. You’re either looking at dirty, sloppy varying sized mounds of snow, or new mounds of snow accumulating. Maybe all the snow from the previous week is letting or has melted. In that case, you’re looking at muddy puddles and a very soggy lawn. And there’s still many more week to go before that picture in your rearview mirror.

But all doesn’t have to be disheartening. Take another lookout at your lawn and property. Do you have any steep sloping areas? IF so, what would it be like if you could actually convert that area into useable outdoor living space?

Now, before you wonder where this conversation is going, there is a connection. Basically, steep slopes, wintertime and winter conditions have a connection. And that connection is through retaining walls.

What is the retaining wall-winter connection?

First of all, winter is an ideal time to design your retaining wall, as long as you work with a professional. You are advised to never embark upon a retaining wall project on your own. This is one home improvement project that truly requires a professional. If for no other reason, depending on your state’s and municipality’s codes, retaining walls over a certain height can require a building permit.

But, aside from that, retaining walls involve a great deal of digging; the soil has to be moved to the correct location. Furthermore, the expertise a retaining wall designer brings to the project is critical to the retaining wall accurately and optimally performing its function.

And, once again we come back to winter. Winter is the ideal time of year to begin designing your retaining wall. Winter is the time of year when professional landscapers, especially those who specialize in retaining walls, have much lighter schedules. Winter is their slowest time of year. This gives them the time, energy, and dedicated attention to invest in your needs, circumstances, and preferences. And, once you have completed the design, your retaining wall job is at the top of their queue when the conditions are right for breaking ground on the job.

Why should you begin designing a retaining wall this winter?

It’s all about the steep sloping area on your property.  As it is now, it’s probably not useable. But a retaining wall will create a functional, useable space that you currently don’t have. There are many functions and applications for a retaining wall on the property with a sloping section.

You can create a terrace that can support a beautiful pathway leading to either a dedicated play area or additional plants and greenery.

Also, if placed correctly, a retaining wall can serve as a seating area or bench. The wall itself can become a relaxing, lovely area for additional seating. And this can now occur in an area of your yard that otherwise would go unused and unnoticed

Schedule a Free Retaining Wall Quote Today!

Give JJW Brick a call today to learn more about our hardscape services, to include retaining walls at 1-800-BRICK-PAVERS.  We hope to work with you soon!