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Avatar for Etan Home Construction
Etan Home Construction
4.7(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He is very fair, congenial, and hard working. He does quality work and hires quality people to do the job. Dependable and reliable service, everything a customer could want."
Split face block wall
Typical split face wall
New 3 story building
2nd floor concrete pour
Pool fence

+10

Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Cornejo LANSCAPING
5.0(
11
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"We had artificial turf installed in our back patio. Cristian was responsive, has a great attitude, and he was flexible scheduling our project. He and his team were professional, detailed, respectful, clean, and did an awesome job! It was an absolute pleasure to work with Cristian. He takes pride in his work and he implemented our vision for the project perfectly and had great suggestions along the way. We would highly recommend Cornejo Landscaping! Project scope involved removing pavers and existing turf and installing artificial turf and flagstone path."
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project

+99

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Forever Green Landscape Construction
5.0(
8
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"Mike and his crew from Forevergreen Landscape did a fantastic job. On time, great communication, creative ideas . Look no further In your search for a full service landscape contractor . I interviewed 5 other companies. All were solid. Forevergreen offered so much added value . You will not regret your decision."
Back yard renovation
Back yard renovation
Retaining walls with stepts
Before
Back yard renovation

+15

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Essential Landscapes Inc.
5.0(
4
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Customers say: True professional

"Essential Landscape’s crew are hardworking, knowledgeable and punctual. Jorge, the owner is very flexible and fair. He guarantees his services and is a professional business owner. I recommend them."
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+21

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DREAMERS LANDSCAPE CORP
5.0(
2
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dreamers is amazing! They helped us with a big backyard update. They built a paver patio with a pergola, a beautiful large wooden planter box with fruit trees, a box to cover our hvac system, vines along our fences. They’re friendly, professional, and responsive. We’re planning on having them do our front yard next year. If you’re look for a good landscaper, go with Dreamers."
Automatic water fountain
Concrete Bench and Firepit
Corner concrete Bench with fire pit
Preparation for project
Before photo

+8

47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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. 

They prevent soil erosion, add flat space, and enhance property aesthetics.

Yes, to build a retaining wall, a permit is required. Similarly, any repairs or modifications to an existing retaining wall require permits. If the planned wall measures higher than 4 feet, most municipalities require designs and permits come through a licensed engineer. In some locations, if the wall is shorter than 4 feet, a permit may not be required. For the requirements in your area, contact your local government.

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.

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.

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