"I hired this company to design my backyard landscape and they did a fantastic job. The designer was creative and came up with a beautiful plan that incorporated all of my ideas. The installation process was seamless and the team was professional and efficient. I now have a backyard that I can be proud of and enjoy all year round. I highly recommend this company for anyone looking to enhance their outdoor space."
"I was amazed of how a group of three persons under Jorge as a lead and delivered the best looking house with pavers installation by Jorge’s crew. They are not only professional, knowledge, commitment, extremely hardworking people I have never seen during my life time. Their work ethics is just plainly awesome and I considered them as “One-Of-A-Kind”. I know for sure they would be the first people that I will contact on my next project without hesitation. Thank you so much Jorge from the bottom of my heart. Wishing you and your team the best. Thanks again. Tin"
"We worked with Ali (sales manager) and Tony (project manager), who took the time to design a project that made sense for our property and our budget, made a number of suggestions and recommendations and were never pushy or tried to "sell" us on something. The crew really went above and beyond to provide top quality workmanship and overall we were in very good hands. Highly recommended!"
"We recently had Mega Power Electric Inc install a solar system and panels. The President and provided excellent communication all the way through the process. He even met with us after installation to explain the almost incomprehensible PG&E bill. Although not the least expensive bid, his was competitive and I felt he was as interested in educating me about solar and the various types of panels and inverter systems as he was in selling a system. He demonstrated how the array of panels would meet our energy needs and as opposed to some of the other companies, wasn't selling us more than we needed. We are very satisfied with our solar system and I highly recommended Mega Power Electric Inc."
It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.
"They did the job, but they didn't do it to my expectation. I was watching the way they worked and it seemed like there was communication trouble between the laborers and the owner of the company. The owner would give a different instruction from the one I gave and the workers would do something different. I told the foreman what I needed done and how I needed it done so that he could relay it to the laborers who didn't speak English at all. They didn't clean up as well as I expected them to clean up. I was generally happy with their work, but I was unhappy with how the work turned out. It was a communication problem but other than that, they were nice guys."
"Employees are very hard working gentlemen. Frank is awsome with his crew. Job was done in 3 days. They all cared about your personal belongings in the yard. My neighbors are so impressed that they decided to hire this group for their yard and fencing. I would use this company agaIn and let my friends and neighbors know how wonderful the outcome is on the job that was done. Cynthia R"
"Very professional, easy to get along with. Brisio Garcia (owner) and his employee start their day early and on time. Brisio never asked for any money upfront and on the third day we insisted that he take a partial payment as he was incurring many expenses for tractor, rebar, concrete, etc. Brisio was very helpful in design and color selection. We weren't sure about the stamping and color so he sent us down the street to another job of his that he had recently finished. This helped to visualize the color and pattern. He also provided us with a color chart to help with the selection. At the end of every day they would sweep, hose down, and clean up the entire area. Their tools and equipment were always organized and put away at the end of the day. Never had a big mess to stare at. Would definitely hire again for any future job."
Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts
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.
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.
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.
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.
Costs depend on material type, labor rates, and additional features like decorative finishes or reinforcement.
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