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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
New to Angi
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

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.

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its material, installation quality, maintenance, and local climate, with an average range of 20 to 100 years. Retaining walls made from durable materials like concrete, stone, and brick generally last a minimum of 50 years. Concrete walls typically last between 50 and 100 years, while brick can last for over a century in ideal conditions. Timber retaining walls can last from 20 to 40 years, depending on the wood quality, and pressure-treated wood walls average around 30 years. It is important to note that a retaining wall can fail prematurely if it was poorly constructed, for example, with inefficient footings or without necessary rebar reinforcements.

The longevity of flood walls depends on how they were constructed, but most wood, gravel, and cement flood walls last 10 years. While aluminum flood walls may cost far more initially, they can be a good investment as they can last decades and will not be damaged by exposure to the elements.

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.

Small retaining walls still require a foundation of some kind, typically a concrete footing. This helps to ensure the wall is structurally sound and prevents the ground from shifting over time, especially during those winter freeze/thaw cycles. The footing helps spread the weight of the wall and the load it carries over a larger area of the ground, thus assisting with stability. This is true of small retaining walls, larger rock garden walls, and the like. 

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