Volusia County · Florida
Deltona Retaining Walls
Retaining walls to define planting areas and create transitions where your property changes level.
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Retaining wall planning in Deltona.
A Deltona retaining-wall project should begin with the level change you want to manage and the use of the ground above it. A garden terrace, a patio edge and a wall beside vehicle access create different questions. DMM Landscapes can discuss the landscape concept while making room for appropriate structural and drainage review. Show existing water paths on the plan before deciding where a wall belongs. A new barrier across the yard can change those paths, so the proposed wall needs a clear relationship to the whole site.
Three details to work through
- Map runoff approaching the wall and identify how it can continue through an appropriate route; a tidy terrace should not create an unplanned basin.
- Describe present and future loads above the wall, including paving, storage or vehicle access, so the design review considers the intended use.
- Plan excavation and temporary soil storage with existing stormwater openings in mind; disturbed material should be contained throughout construction, not only cleaned up afterward.
A useful question
Can a retaining wall stop water flowing through my backyard?
A soil-retaining wall should not be assumed to provide flood protection. First establish where the water comes from and whether changing its route is appropriate. If a wall is still part of the landscape concept, its drainage, loading and effect on surrounding ground need site-specific evaluation before construction is considered.
For the wider picture, explore landscaping in Deltona.
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