[Cochran]

I am needing an opinion from those of you with experience with retaining walls!

In my area, we are very FLAT! My experience with retaining walls has been for aesthetics only--I've never dealt with anything that would be load-bearing, hence I've also never build a large retaining wall. Around here, I guess you wouldn't even call them true retaining walls, but rather tall edging?

I received a call from an individual wanting landscape and irrigation information and he also inquired about a retaining wall. He says the wall needs to be 4'-5' high and sounds as if it would be load-bearing. I will find out this information this afternoon when I meet with him.

Not sure how long this wall will need to be either. He says it's near a creek bed and the area needs to be built up. I will definitely have a better feel of this area this afternoon and I will try to post a picture of the area in question.

Is this an endeavor I should partake or leave it for another? Any tips/pointers on retaining wall construction that would be pertinent in my decision to attempt or reject this project?

HELP!!!