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Muskogee Concrete Pros is the Muskogee starting point for poured concrete retaining walls, curbs and landscape edging. Share the length and height of the wall, what it will hold back and whether it sits near a driveway, building or property line. Request a free quote and a local concrete contractor will call you back to see the slope.
Hilly lots on the east side of town and acreage near creeks and lake coves often need help keeping soil in place. A heavy spring storm can move a surprising amount of dirt, and a wall or curb that steers water can protect a driveway, patio or shop pad.
Height, footing and drainage
A retaining wall has to resist the weight of wet soil pressing behind it. Taller walls need deeper footings, more steel and often an engineer's design; many cities require a permit above a certain height, so check with the city or county. Drainage behind the wall matters as much as the concrete: gravel backfill, a perforated drain pipe and weep holes let water out instead of building pressure.
Ask how the contractor will handle clay backfill, which holds water and swells.
Curbs, edging and mow strips
Low concrete curbs along a driveway or flowerbed keep gravel, mulch and soil in place and give a clean mowing line. A curb along the downhill side of a drive can direct runoff to a ditch or drain instead of letting it cut under the slab. Curbing is often poured with a slip-form machine and can be colored or stamped.
Walls near buildings and property lines
A wall cut into a hillside for a shop pad or house needs to be planned with the building. Walls along a property line may affect a neighbor, so know where the line is before digging. Call OKIE811 so buried utilities are marked first. For walls tied into a home, see foundations.
Frequently asked questions
How tall can a wall be without an engineer?
It depends on local code and the site. Check with the city or county, and ask the contractor what they recommend for your height.
Is poured concrete better than block?
Both can work. Poured walls are monolithic and strong; block walls are modular. The contractor can explain which fits the slope and budget.
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