There are plenty of reasons to have a retaining wall installed. They hold back soils that would slip and erode down the hillside, possibly even threatening your home. They also act to direct water in specific ways that will avoid your home’s foundation, saving you significant sums of money in the long run. We use the natural terrain of your property to create retaining walls that redirect rainwater in a safer direction. Don't hesitate to call the top concrete contractor in Bakersfield CA!
If you're the DIY type, you certainly could do it on your own, but the cost alone of building materials will add up fast, so the savings is only in labor. You'd want to have multiple courses of wall and create small openings called "weeping holes" for groundwater to get out when it builds up behind the wall.

Some good reasons to consider a retaining wall include:

• Stabilize terrain: Retaining walls help ensure your ground remains stable, so you can do things like building a garden in the beds created by yours.
• Mitigate erosion: Even light rain can cause some soil erosion. A well-built retaining wall will slow this process dramatically.
• Aesthetic appeal: While having practical benefits is important, so is the visual appeal of your property. A good retaining wall will have both beautification benefits and practical upsides.