Building a Strong Foundation: New Retaining Wall Installation in West Salem, WI

• Location – West Salem, WI
• Project details – 54’x3.5’ - retaining wall
• 15’x55' - gravel pad
  Removal of the existing shed and concrete pad
  
  Materials used – Split Faced Rectangle Cap - Double Sided Retaining Walls & Caps (County Materials) - Integrity Split Face - Rear Lip Retaining Wall System - Janesville Colors, breaker Rock, Gravel.



Building a Strong Foundation: New Retaining Wall Installation in West Salem, WI

At Sunshine Services, every project starts with a plan—and this one began with clearing the way for a better solution. We enjoy meeting with the homeowner to understand their landscaping project and how they intent to use the space once we finish. Everyone has a different plan and that is what we enjoy about landscaping and building retaining walls in the West Salem area.   Let’s get started and share with you how we begin to tackle a retaining wall in West Salem. Before we could begin any excavation work on the hillside in West Salem, we needed to demo and remove the existing yard shed and concrete pad. Clearing this space was essential to give us a clean slate for a properly constructed retaining wall and improved parking surface.

Once the shed was cleared out and hauled away, our crew got to work excavating the hillside below the driveway. The goal was to raise the lower gravel pad to be level with the driveway using breaker rock and base gravel. This not only improves functionality but also creates a smooth transition for easier parking.

With the gravel pad compacted to the required height, we then prepped the area for the retaining wall. This involved carefully digging and leveling the base about 4 feet from the edge of the asphalt driveway. That extra space allows room to properly compact the material and install geogrid, a crucial step for structural stability.

The base layer of County Materials block was laid and leveled across the entire 54-foot span. From there, we began assembling the wall, adding rows of retaining wall block and securing geogrid every other layer to reinforce the structure and tie it back into the hillside. This method ensures long-lasting strength and durability.

After reaching the desired wall height, we finished it off with a clean top cap for a polished, professional look. The result is a functional and attractive retaining wall that not only stabilizes the slope but enhances the property's usability and curb appeal.

Looking for expert retaining wall installation in West Salem or the surrounding area? Contact Sunshine Services today for durable solutions built to last.