Drilling Oak Ridge Commercial and Residential Retaining Walls

There are many types of reasons why both people in commercial and residential situations might need to call a geotechnical drilling company. One service that has a slight overlap between these two areas is a structure known as a retaining wall or a gravity wall, as there are many kinds of retaining walls. Many people might be under the impression that these kinds of structures are something that are handled by a construction contractor, but in all actually they are handled by professionals that specialize in geotechnical drilling. Oak Ridge residents should become familiar with some types of retaining walls that are most commonly seen by individuals.

Commercial Retaining Walls

It is much more common that an individual is going to see and be able to recognize a retaining wall for commercial purposes than it is to see one in a residential area. For example, while driving on a highway from one city to another a person may encounter an overpass on their commute. An overpass is one type of commercial retaining wall that would be constructed and remediated by professionals who specialize in geotechnical drilling. Oak Ridge residents who live next to a coastal region or an area that has access to a large body of water or river may have seal walls, which is another type of retaining wall.

Residential Retaining Walls

While commercial retaining walls are more commonly seen when compared to residential ones, they can still be seen in areas that have elevation changes. While retaining walls in general are designed to keep different types of soils and sediments from changing the landscape that people utilize, which is still true for residential retaining walls, they seem to be attributed more to landscaping aesthetics and designs. These types of walls are also handled by professionals who specialize in geotechnical drilling. Oak Ridge residents should be made aware that the actual layout and design might not be handled by these professionals, but they are the ones who start the process to ensure the structure will not degrade or collapse overtime.

*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Amdrill Inc*