Stabilise leaning or failing retaining walls with proven and cost-effective solutions
Retaining walls are built to hold back soil and stop it from sliding downhill. They’re often used in landscaping, near driveways or around buildings built into a slope. A properly built retaining wall balances the pressure of the soil with its own weight and base strength.
These walls resist the sideways pressure of soil by pushing back using their own mass and the strength of the ground in front of them. This pressure can come not only from the soil itself but also from water buildup, nearby buildings or vehicles. If the forces stay in balance, the wall stands firm. But when that balance is lost, problems begin.
Soil movement or erosion
Especially after tree removal or changes in terrain.
Additional weight
Cars, heavy machinery or new structures built near the edge.
Poor drainage and water pressure
Water buildup increases the pressure behind the wall, accelerating failure.
When the pressure becomes too much, walls may lean, bow, crack or even collapse.
If your wall is showing signs of stress or movement, it’s important to act quickly. Our expert surveyors will assess the situation and recommend the best way to restore safety and stability.
We start with a detailed assessment and provide a non-binding repair plan and quote — clearly explaining the cause, solution and expected outcome.
With over 20 years of experience, Target Fixings uses the Heli Pile system to stabilise retaining walls from the base up. This method restores structural integrity without full replacement, making it a smart and economical choice.
We can provide a lasting solution for your failing retaining wall with our Heli Pile system, which offers a reliable method for retaining wall repair without extensive excavation. Our specialized Heli Piles are installed to stabilize the wall and prevent further wall cracking, providing a permanent structural fix against future movement and subsidence. This non-invasive process ensures a durable and strong foundation, securing your retaining wall and restoring its integrity for years to come.
Addressing bay window subsidence and the resulting cracks in a bay window requires a dual-action approach. Our Heli-Pile foundation system provides permanent bay window underpinning and stabilization, arresting the vertical sinking that causes diagonal cracks in a bay window. Simultaneously, our Bar Flex reinforcement is used for crack stitching to restore the integrity of the brickwork and fix the cracks where the bay window meets the house, ensuring a durable and seamless structural repair.
In a residential complex in Ruinerwold, we addressed widespread cracks in brick walls caused by a combination of building settlement and the absence of expansion joints. As a leading masonry repair specialist, our team provided a comprehensive structural repair plan to fix the various horizontal cracks in mortar. We successfully resolved the issue, preventing further damage and ensuring the long-term stability of the building with minimal disruption to the residents.
We used Heli Pile foundation piles to stabilize a sinking extension, reinforcing the walls to prevent further damage. Pile tests can often determine if they have sufficient load-bearing capacity.