🧱 How to Know If Your Property Needs a Retaining Wall

Ryan Taneja
Oct 10
2 min read

Protect Your Land. Strengthen Your Build. Add Real Value.

Not every property in Arkansas is perfectly flat—and that’s not a bad thing.

Hills, slopes, and elevation changes give land character. But they can also create problems like erosion, flooding, or foundation stress if left unaddressed.

That’s where retaining walls come in.

At Pennington Construction & Land Solutions, we design and build functional, attractive retaining walls that hold back earth, manage drainage, and improve usable space.

🚩 5 Signs You Might Need a Retaining Wall:

1. Soil Is Washing Away After Rain

If you're seeing erosion, muddy slopes, or ruts in the landscape, that’s a red flag. A retaining wall can prevent soil loss and protect your land (and driveway or foundation) from long-term damage.

2. You Want to Level Part of Your Yard

Need a flat pad for a home, patio, shed, or garden? Retaining walls can hold back the higher side of your property and create level ground for safe, stable builds.

3. Water Is Pooling or Running Toward Your House

A sloped yard can send water rushing toward your foundation. Retaining walls help redirect water and protect your property from flooding or moisture damage.

4. There’s a Slope Near a Driveway, Walkway, or Patio

Steep drop-offs next to high-traffic areas can be a safety hazard. A retaining wall adds both protection and curb appeal.

5. You Want to Enhance Landscaping

Retaining walls aren’t just practical—they can also add definition, structure, and style to your outdoor space.

🛠️ How We Build Them to Last:

At Pennington, we don’t believe in cookie-cutter blocks from the big box store. Our team evaluates your land, drainage, soil type, and layout before we build — so the wall holds strong, even during tough Arkansas weather.

We offer: