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# Retaining Wall

If this is your first time working in landscape sections, we recommend checking out the [Beds article](https://support.elevationadvisor.com/en-us/article/beds-147cu76/) first. It walks through the basics and provides a more detailed look at creating sections in Elevation Advisor. 



### Adding the Retaining Wall Section

To begin:

1.  Navigate to your proposal and click **Edit** in the top right corner.

2.  Select **Retaining Wall** from the template library.

3.  Click **Save** to add it to your project.

![Figure 1: Entering measurements for the Retaining Wall Section.](https://elevation-knowledgebase.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Proposals/Sections/Images/Retaining_Wall_1.png =800x368)




Once the section is added, follow these steps to input wall details accurately:

1.  **Height and Length** of the wall (e.g., 4' H × 10' L).

* The software will automatically calculate the square footage.

2.  **Chimney Drain** (a vertical drainage system),
* 
If your design includes a chimney drain (a vertical drainage system), enter its **depth in inches**. If not, leave this field at zero.

3.  Geogrid Layers
* 
Specify the number of layers and the length of each layer (e.g., three layers at 6 feet).


Use **subsections** to capture variations in wall height or features.


Check the **Core Fill Block** box if you're using gravel or similar fill inside the block cavities. Then, enter:

1.  **Base Block Depth** (typically 10–12 inches for a 4-foot wall)

2.  **Wall Block Depth** (commonly 10–12 inches for standard retaining wall blocks).


### Materials & Labor Setup


### 

![Figure 2: Entering materials and labor for the Retaining Wall Section.](https://elevation-knowledgebase.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Proposals/Sections/Images/Retaining_Wall_2.png =800x368)


Scroll to the **Materials/Labor** section to configure the components of the wall.

* The system includes a preset for **Subgrading/Subgrade Compaction**, which calculates labor time for soil preparation.  
  → Default: **1 minute per 10 square feet**  
  → You can adjust this value by clicking the **blue edit button**.


To assign materials:

* Click **Connect Item** and choose products from your materials catalog.


To customize the list:

* Use the **Edit** button to remove or modify preset line items.

* Click **Add Material** to include additional components.


### Finalizing the Section

Once materials are set, you can:

* Change Crew Size, Add labor, equipment, or subcontractors

* Enter a **Description of Services** to explain the scope of work

* Add **Crew Notes** for internal communication


If you need help with these steps, refer to the **Beds article**, which walks through the process in detail.