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Retaining walls on Pittsburgh hillsides

By the Pittsburgh Home Projects editorial team · Updated 2026-10-20

Retaining walls hold back a lot of weight, and water makes it worse. Here's how to approach repair or replacement.

What to know

  • Drainage behind the wall matters as much as the wall itself
  • Tall walls or walls supporting structures usually need an engineer
  • Check municipal permit requirements and property lines first
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