Identify Drainage Issues from Garage

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Focus your attention on the garage structure adjacent to the failed retaining wall. Crucially, check for the presence or absence of gutters on the garage roof. If gutters are missing, recognize that rainwater from the roof is shedding directly onto the ground immediately behind the retaining wall. This direct water runoff is a significant factor contributing to soil saturation and erosion.

Goal: Determine if poor drainage from adjacent structures is contributing to the wall's failure.