Retaining Walls
Practical, durable retaining walls for gardens and properties
Sloping gardens and uneven ground are common throughout West Cornwall, but they don’t have to limit how you use your outdoor space. A well-constructed retaining wall can transform an awkward slope into a practical, attractive and more manageable area.
At Bartlett Construction, we provide professional retaining wall construction services in Penzance and across West Cornwall. Whether you need to support an existing bank, create a level garden terrace or incorporate a retaining wall into a larger landscaping project, we can help you find a suitable solution.
Combining experienced groundwork and masonry skills, we construct retaining walls designed to provide the necessary support while complementing the character of your property and its surroundings.
Retaining Wall Building Services
Retaining walls serve an important structural purpose, holding back soil and helping to manage changes in ground level. When carefully planned and constructed, they can also become an attractive feature within a garden or landscaped area.
Our retaining wall services include:
- Garden retaining walls: Create usable, level areas in sloping gardens while providing support to surrounding ground.
- Natural stone retaining walls: Incorporate traditional stonework into your landscaping for a finish that complements Cornwall’s distinctive architecture.
- Concrete block retaining walls: Practical construction solutions for projects where strength and durability are essential.
- Terraced gardens: Transform steep or uneven plots into a series of more accessible, usable garden levels.
- Replacement retaining walls: Replace deteriorating or unsuitable existing walls with appropriately designed new structures.
- Groundworks and drainage: Undertake the excavation, foundations and drainage work required as part of a retaining wall installation.
The most appropriate construction method will depend on the height of the wall, ground conditions, surrounding structures and the loads it needs to support.
Built for Strength, Stability and Drainage
Unlike a conventional garden boundary wall, a retaining wall must withstand the pressure exerted by the ground behind it. Poor construction or inadequate drainage can lead to cracking, movement and, in serious cases, structural failure.
That’s why retaining wall construction requires careful consideration of foundations, ground conditions, wall design and water management.
At Bartlett Construction, we understand the importance of getting the groundwork right. We can help plan the construction process and work to an appropriate design, including structural engineering input where required.