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J. Diaz Construction
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Melbourne, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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Warranties offered

"I would recommend them to anyone . They did a great job on my outdoor patio building. They were fast and precise. Always in communication with what was going on. Great group of men."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
The Upton Group
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Melbourne, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

The Upton Group, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We provide a variety of quality building, remodeling, and home improvements. You will find that we pay close attention to the details of each and every project. We look forward to building long lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Checkered Flag Concrete & Construction, LLC
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Melbourne, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

At Checkered Flag Concrete & Construction, LLC, we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. Whether it's patios or driveways, we can take care of all your concrete needs. Ask us about our service! We look forward to working with you!

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Poured concrete is often the cheapest material for a retaining wall, costing around $6 to $8 per square foot. Other budget-friendly options include vinyl and landscaping timbers, which range from $10 to $15 per square foot; landscaping timbers are particularly well-suited for DIY projects. Untreated timber and railroad ties are a step up in price, starting at $15 to $25 per square foot. Natural stones can also be a cost-effective choice if you can source them from your own property, but they can be expensive to purchase. High-end materials like steel are typically the most expensive but offer superior durability and aesthetics.

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.

Even if you think you know how to build a retaining wall theoretically, doing the actual work is a completely different story. There are lots of nuances in building retaining walls, and the slightest oversight can compromise their integrity. Therefore, we recommend you hire a pro to build, repair, or replace retaining walls.

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.

Depending on who you hire to build a retaining wall, the average cost, including demolition and reconstruction, for a 50-foot wall that's 4 feet in height is between $7,000 and $24,000.

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