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Outdoor Elegance, Inc.
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Serving Killen, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"great experience. The owner was exceptional to work with in getting the job done. He made special arrangements to work with me to schedule and complete the work. I highly recommend Outdoor Elegance, Inc for your outdoor paver project."
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Response time12 hrs
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
WA Construction
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Serving Killen, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The team at WA Construction exceeded our expectations. Within a three-week timeframe, they were able to remove a damaged screened-in porch and replace it with one of superior quality (while staying within budget). They were courteous and did a great job keeping us informed every step of the way. Stop scrolling and hire these guys!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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West Foundation Services
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Serving Killen, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

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West Foundation Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. Being a locally owned and operated business, we uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Rent-A-Man
4.7(
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Serving Killen, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"After he figured out where the leak was coming from, he found that the whole faucet needed to be replaced. Had to travel 15 minutes away just to get a new one.  Cleveland is a very little town. I had an appointment so I had to leave him by his self to complete job. When I got back home everything was done and it looked good and no longer leaks. Thank you so much.
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

To maintain the integrity of your landscape, a retaining wall must be installed if the slope of the angle exceeds 35 degrees. The lean of the wall must be 1 inch per 12 inches in height to disperse the weight of the soil uniformly and guarantee the correct drainage of the soil.

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.  

If you don’t backfill a retaining wall—either at all or adequately enough—the wall won’t drain well, and water will be able to pass through it. Poor drainage will lead to a warped wall or a buildup of hydrostatic pressure, which can eventually collapse your retaining wall. If you have particularly sloped land, consult a structural engineer to ensure your hardscaping is adding value to your home.

Generally, a railroad tie retaining wall consisting of a single line of ties should be between 3 and 4 feet tall—and the height often tops out at around 6 feet. You can go taller, but you may need additional footings and reinforcements, including a second layer of railroad ties to support the added weight of the soil it’s holding back.

Sand and gravel are two suitable options for filling behind a retaining wall. If you’re building your own retaining wall, you’ll complete this part of the process—known as backfilling—after you finish laying the blocks. Make sure not to skip it—otherwise, you could wind up with drainage issues, which can cause your retaining wall to collapse.

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