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J. Diaz Construction
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Salem, 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
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Checkered Flag Concrete & Construction, LLC
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Salem, 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

Each design is different, so we can’t say definitively if you’ll need a dedicated drainage system in place for a two-foot retaining wall. However, you can likely skip the drainage, as this project is typically served for walls that are 4 feet tall or more. Even with a relatively low wall, consider drainage if you are building on top of clay or poor-draining soil types or if there are buried water sources nearby, like a well used for other outdoor garden projects.

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.

While vinyl is the least costly material for building a retaining wall, the most cost-effective method is to use wood or concrete blocks for a DIY retaining wall under 2 feet tall. Wood is inexpensive but lasts 20 years or more with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.

With foundation walls, the slab on grade and force at the top of the wall is resisted by flooring. With retaining walls, the force at the top of the wall is not resisted.

There are contractors specifically trained in the design and construction of retaining walls. Retaining wall contractors are skilled at dealing with the soil on your property and assessing what kind of drainage should be installed. They will recommend the best materials to use for the project and can handle the processing of permits by local authorities.

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