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Avatar for Vitoria Pavers Contractor Inc
Vitoria Pavers Contractor Inc
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vitoria Pavers is one of the best contractors I’ve ever hired. Very professional crews put customers first, always set a high standard of the quality of the job. I’m very impressed by their attention to detail. Communication and price was great too. I will definitely hire them for future work."
Belgard Catalina grana Aspen color
The turf depot so natural 95 pet friendly turf
Belgard Anglia edger Victorian color
Walkways and Patios
Steps/firepits/outdoor kitchens

+198

Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Silverstone Landscaping & Tree Service
4.8(
39
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went well. They consulted me to assure I was happy with the trimming. The clean-up was acceptable. The city of San Jose picks up all the green waste, but is a little fussy about the debris piles. I had to restack some of the piles to meet waste company's requirements."
Landscaping - improvements
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+154

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
SGB Inc.
5.0(
6
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team was amazing! We had an old deck in our backyard and we hired Palm Construction to replace and extend it and they did a great work! The job was done in less than 2 weeks, Communication was great, they cared about the backyard and plants and we are so happy itâ s all ready just before summer. Highly recommended!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JC Concrete, LLC
4.9(
27
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Due to an upcoming renovation project, I needed to have a small concrete patio installed quickly. Jorge promptly responded and helped me decide the dimension and layout. He explained each step of the process and followed through. He and his brother were on time, hardworking, friendly, and did a great job on my patio. I highly recommend their services."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Carrillo Landscape
Carrillo Landscape
4.1(
44
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Designed and installed large landscaping project at a church. Including walkways, sod, plants, bark, and a Bocce Ball Court. Project was 5000+ square feet. Beautifully done...!"
Pavers installation
Pavers installation
Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Galvan and son concrete construction, inc.
5.0(
6
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"These guys were great from start to finish. Everything they said would happen was done to perfection. The finished project looks great, and myself and my family are happy. If I have a family member, friend, or neighbor looking for concrete work I would strongly recommend Galvan and Son Concrete."
Demolition of previous concrete deck.
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Existing walkway
Demolition
Concrete stone steps being framed.

+80

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Most railroad tie retaining walls have a life span of 20 to 30 years, though you may need to replace your wall sooner if it’s repeatedly exposed to heavy rain, runoff, and excess moisture. Railroad ties are typically treated with creosote, which makes them much more durable than untreated wood. Though they last longer, they don’t last forever. For the most longevity, make sure your retaining wall has a sturdy base and steel reinforcements. You should also install drainage to direct water away from the wall.

Most retaining wall installations can be finished in one to three weeks, but the timeline varies based on factors like wall size and material. The local climate and major weather events, such as storms or flooding, can also extend the project's timeline, as can any holds ups in the permitting process.

Generally, a railroad tie retaining wall consisting of a single line of ties should be between 3 and 4 feet tall—and the height often tops out at around 6 feet. You can go taller, but you may need additional footings and reinforcements, including a second layer of railroad ties to support the added weight of the soil it’s holding back.

To maintain the integrity of your landscape, a retaining wall must be installed if the slope of the angle exceeds 35 degrees. The lean of the wall must be 1 inch per 12 inches in height to disperse the weight of the soil uniformly and guarantee the correct drainage of the soil.

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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