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Geico Builders

5.00(
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Geico Builders

5.00(
31
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Geico Builders specializes in meeting your expectations before, during, and after the project is complete. Our most upstanding quality is our accountability--you can expect us to own the work we complete for your home. Of course, we know accountability means nothing without proof, which is why we are happy to offer a 2-year workmanship warranty to all of our clients. This is a rare quality for this industry, but we wanted to prove to you that we stand by our craftsmanship through our home remodeling construction services. Every Crew at Geico Builders has been professionally trained and will treat your home with integrity and respect.

"We recently hired Geico Builders for a full home remodel, and the entire experience was fantastic. Their team worked quickly without cutting corners, and everyone who came into our home was friendly and respectful. They kept us updated throughout the project and made sure we felt comfortable with every step. What impressed me most was how clean they left the house each day no mess, no clutter. The final result turned out even better than we imagined. Truly a professional crew."

Sara W on November 2025

Geico Builders specializes in meeting your expectations before, during, and after the project is complete. Our most upstanding quality is our accountability--you can expect us to own the work we complete for your home. Of course, we know accountability means nothing without proof, which is why we are happy to offer a 2-year workmanship warranty to all of our clients. This is a rare quality for this industry, but we wanted to prove to you that we stand by our craftsmanship through our home remodeling construction services. Every Crew at Geico Builders has been professionally trained and will treat your home with integrity and respect.

"We recently hired Geico Builders for a full home remodel, and the entire experience was fantastic. Their team worked quickly without cutting corners, and everyone who came into our home was friendly and respectful. They kept us updated throughout the project and made sure we felt comfortable with every step. What impressed me most was how clean they left the house each day no mess, no clutter. The final result turned out even better than we imagined. Truly a professional crew."

Sara W on November 2025


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A1 Power Wash

4.93(
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A1 Power Wash

4.93(
44
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Customers say: True professional
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

A1 Power Wash is committed to excellence in every aspect of our 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.

"Mashath arrived on time and did a fantastic job of removing the moss from the roof. He cleaned the gutters thoroughly. He sent pics to keep me informed of his progress. The before and after pics were awesome. He took care to clean up the debris. Excellent work for a reasonable price. I will call him again for future jobs. I have recommended his service to several friends."

Judy R on November 2025

A1 Power Wash is committed to excellence in every aspect of our 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.

"Mashath arrived on time and did a fantastic job of removing the moss from the roof. He cleaned the gutters thoroughly. He sent pics to keep me informed of his progress. The before and after pics were awesome. He took care to clean up the debris. Excellent work for a reasonable price. I will call him again for future jobs. I have recommended his service to several friends."

Judy R on November 2025


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David's Landscaping

4.93(
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David's Landscaping

4.93(
30
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our 7 years experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. M-S 6-6

"Job done efficiently at a fair price"

mary m on August 2025

We take great pride in our 7 years experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. M-S 6-6

"Job done efficiently at a fair price"

mary m on August 2025


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AC Electrical, LLC

5.00(
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AC Electrical, LLC

5.00(
15
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

I enjoy bringing overall value to my customers 415-996-5678 is my main number 16+ years experience with electrical systems. Background in engineering ops for data centres. Specialising in main panel installations, calculating service and conductor size, voltage drop and conductor ampacity. Great attention to detail and troubleshooting for diagnosis and repair 8-5 pm M-S $150 call out fee for service work credited to the total project otherwise used for time and travel Please note: Angi Leeds are prepaid $100 on our end. Quotes are $100 credited back to the job once won. Thank you for the understanding and I look forward to delivering your project for you.

"Anthony did a great job. He came on time he was respectful, friendly and professional. He did all the work efficiently - we had longstanding problems that were finally resolved! I strongly recommend him. "

Matthew B on November 2025

I enjoy bringing overall value to my customers 415-996-5678 is my main number 16+ years experience with electrical systems. Background in engineering ops for data centres. Specialising in main panel installations, calculating service and conductor size, voltage drop and conductor ampacity. Great attention to detail and troubleshooting for diagnosis and repair 8-5 pm M-S $150 call out fee for service work credited to the total project otherwise used for time and travel Please note: Angi Leeds are prepaid $100 on our end. Quotes are $100 credited back to the job once won. Thank you for the understanding and I look forward to delivering your project for you.

"Anthony did a great job. He came on time he was respectful, friendly and professional. He did all the work efficiently - we had longstanding problems that were finally resolved! I strongly recommend him. "

Matthew B on November 2025


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Maldonado Landscaping-Unlicensed Contractor

4.94(
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Maldonado Landscaping-Unlicensed Contractor

4.94(
25
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We pride our company on flexible pricing, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"I hired him to do a large yard (about 1/3 acre) cleanup and removal of all debris, some trimming of bushes. Great work, started early, finished early, professional, and thorough. Will hire him in the future for other projects. Able to do more than yard work."

Al N on October 2024

We pride our company on flexible pricing, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"I hired him to do a large yard (about 1/3 acre) cleanup and removal of all debris, some trimming of bushes. Great work, started early, finished early, professional, and thorough. Will hire him in the future for other projects. Able to do more than yard work."

Al N on October 2024


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Welcome Home Landscape & Lawn Care

4.72(
43
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Welcome Home Landscape & Lawn Care

4.72(
43
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Welcome Home Landscape & Lawn Care offers Design, Installation, and Maintenance services with over 30 years of experience. We are extremely knowledgeable in our industry and are very customer service oriented. Working with the top nursery’s in the Bay area, allows us to have the best plant selection available. We look forward to consulting with you on your projects now and in the future!

"We enjoyed working with Welcome Home! We had a couple needs, one of which was open-ended and Ken was so helpful and informative, helping us figure out the best way to make the project happen. He and his team addressed the bamboo issue in our yard, removed dead plants, fixed our irrigation, and gave us lots of useful tips. We would definitely work with them again!"

Amy C on August 2024

Welcome Home Landscape & Lawn Care offers Design, Installation, and Maintenance services with over 30 years of experience. We are extremely knowledgeable in our industry and are very customer service oriented. Working with the top nursery’s in the Bay area, allows us to have the best plant selection available. We look forward to consulting with you on your projects now and in the future!

"We enjoyed working with Welcome Home! We had a couple needs, one of which was open-ended and Ken was so helpful and informative, helping us figure out the best way to make the project happen. He and his team addressed the bamboo issue in our yard, removed dead plants, fixed our irrigation, and gave us lots of useful tips. We would definitely work with them again!"

Amy C on August 2024


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Golden Gutters Cleaning and Garden Services

4.68(
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Golden Gutters Cleaning and Garden Services

4.68(
34
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Golden Gutters Cleaning and Garden Services service is gutter and Garden company serving Peninsula area. Golden Gutter Cleaning & Garden services will complete your project on time and on budget- guaranteed we do gutter cleaning , installation, repair and complete garden service. We are a family owned business. We speak bilingual English & Spanish.

"Their service was super detailed and they have proactively reached out to continue service. Very professional and so nice"

Leslie D on November 2022

Golden Gutters Cleaning and Garden Services service is gutter and Garden company serving Peninsula area. Golden Gutter Cleaning & Garden services will complete your project on time and on budget- guaranteed we do gutter cleaning , installation, repair and complete garden service. We are a family owned business. We speak bilingual English & Spanish.

"Their service was super detailed and they have proactively reached out to continue service. Very professional and so nice"

Leslie D on November 2022


"Super great service. !!!!"

Kathy S on March 2025

With over 10 years' experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions, and thank you for your interest.

"Super great service. !!!!"

Kathy S on March 2025


C.A Landscaping

5.00(
11
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C.A Landscaping

5.00(
11
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

C.A Landscaping: Transforming Your Outdoor Space in the San Francisco Bay Area. From excavation to design, our expert team specializes in creating stunning landscapes that enhance your home. Contact us today for a beautiful outdoor oasis.

"Carlos did a fantastic job! He is very knowledgable and can do any landscaping project that you have in mind. Also, he'll give you suggestions about what he thinks might make the job look even better. I took all of his advice and the project turned out beautifully. I highly recommend him for any landscaping project."

Jeanette D on October 2022

C.A Landscaping: Transforming Your Outdoor Space in the San Francisco Bay Area. From excavation to design, our expert team specializes in creating stunning landscapes that enhance your home. Contact us today for a beautiful outdoor oasis.

"Carlos did a fantastic job! He is very knowledgable and can do any landscaping project that you have in mind. Also, he'll give you suggestions about what he thinks might make the job look even better. I took all of his advice and the project turned out beautifully. I highly recommend him for any landscaping project."

Jeanette D on October 2022


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Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc.

4.86(
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Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc.

4.86(
92
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Black Diamond has been family owned & operated since 2004 with local offices in San Jose, Novato, San Mateo, San Ramon, Santa Cruz, Carmel, Sacramento, Thousand Oaks, Orange County and Arizona. With an exemplary reputation of being the leader in paver stone and landscape design & installation throughout California and Arizona, our company’s ultimate goal is to provide an exceptional client experience. Our family of experts will create your custom Dreamscape with a commitment to professionalism, quality, value and customer service. We are "Your Experts," achieving 100% customer satisfaction by offering the highest quality work, including a 27 year warranty on paver installation & a lifetime warranty on paver stones.

"Michael Gurtler (Senior Project Designer) - Must use for all Landscape / Paving Needs Responsive, honest, professional, adaptable to our wants and needs - could not ask for a better Project Designer from design to execution. Our backyard landscape was hard to access and on a slope, Mike and his team delivered beyond expectations. When extenuating events occurred (e.g., discovering a massive trunk under the dirt, third-party delivery truck stalling in neighborhood street, etc.), Mike immediately took action and addressed the issues to ensure project remained within reasonable timelines and within agreed budget. Furthermore, when we decided to pivot from original project plan, Mike was very receptive and easy to work with. Will definitely use Mike for future landscaping and paving needs!"

Jesse M on December 2025

Black Diamond has been family owned & operated since 2004 with local offices in San Jose, Novato, San Mateo, San Ramon, Santa Cruz, Carmel, Sacramento, Thousand Oaks, Orange County and Arizona. With an exemplary reputation of being the leader in paver stone and landscape design & installation throughout California and Arizona, our company’s ultimate goal is to provide an exceptional client experience. Our family of experts will create your custom Dreamscape with a commitment to professionalism, quality, value and customer service. We are "Your Experts," achieving 100% customer satisfaction by offering the highest quality work, including a 27 year warranty on paver installation & a lifetime warranty on paver stones.

"Michael Gurtler (Senior Project Designer) - Must use for all Landscape / Paving Needs Responsive, honest, professional, adaptable to our wants and needs - could not ask for a better Project Designer from design to execution. Our backyard landscape was hard to access and on a slope, Mike and his team delivered beyond expectations. When extenuating events occurred (e.g., discovering a massive trunk under the dirt, third-party delivery truck stalling in neighborhood street, etc.), Mike immediately took action and addressed the issues to ensure project remained within reasonable timelines and within agreed budget. Furthermore, when we decided to pivot from original project plan, Mike was very receptive and easy to work with. Will definitely use Mike for future landscaping and paving needs!"

Jesse M on December 2025

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Railroad ties can be good for retaining walls, but it depends on the area. They have a desirable rustic look and are durable. The problem is they’re treated with creosote, a preservative the EPA says poses a risk to humans and wildlife. Over time, the preservative seeps out of the wood and into the ground. Many areas have banned the use of creosote-treated wood on residential properties. If your area does allow it, never use railroad ties near an edible garden or drinking water source. Instead, use wood that’s treated with an EPA-approved preservative or a wood-alternative composite material.

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.  

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.

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.

Vinyl retaining walls are often the least expensive type of retaining wall, at $10 to $15 per square foot. This budget-friendly material is lightweight and durable, but it doesn’t have many decorative options. Untreated timber and railroad ties are the next step up, and start at $15 to $25 per square foot, respectively. High-end steel or natural stone tend to be the least wallet-friendly, but they’re extremely durable and come with a high-end look.

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