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7 Signs Your Retaining Wall Is Failing

A retaining wall rarely fails all at once — it warns you first. Catching these signs early can mean a repair instead of a full rebuild, and prevents the slope behind it from giving way. Here's what to watch for.

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The warning signs

Leaning or tilting away from the slope
Bulging in the middle of the wall
Cracking or separating sections
Water pooling or seeping through
Soil washing out at the base
Gaps opening behind the wall
Stones or blocks coming loose

Why walls fail

No drainage behind the wall
Base set on soil, not stone
Frost heave and water pressure

Repair or rebuild?

When a reset is enough
When the section needs rebuilding properly

The Bottom Line

Noticed a lean or bulge? It's worth a free look before winter. Call (203) 731-1694.

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