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Avatar for Just Stamping Concrete
Just Stamping Concrete
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team was respectful of my property and worked diligently to ensure that the project was completed within the timeframe and budget we had discussed."
Concrete
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Etan Home Construction
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Edward and his team did a great job on a concrete pad in our side yard. His prices were fair and the work was good quality. I liked that the company is a family company. I would recommend them for your concrete project."
Split face block wall
Typical split face wall
New 3 story building
2nd floor concrete pour
Pool fence

+10

Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shofar Landscape Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did the job well and worked very hard. They were happy to take care of all the odds and ends I needed done in my yard and gave me advice on my rose bushes too!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bajascape
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Warranties offered

"Bajascapes gave a fair price and finished the work as contracted. They worked with our design, listened to input on the materials, made recommendations and crafted a beautiful backyard space. We hired them again to rebuild a front garden bed and replace wood siding that was damaged from dry rot. Would absolutely work with them again."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Forever Green Landscape Construction
5.0(
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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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

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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AFE Pacific Landscape Management
5.0(
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I really appreciate the work accomplished by AFE Pacific. They weeded, cleaned, leveled the ground, installed a sprinkler system, gopher netting and sod in just 6 days. They even hauled away some excess planters and other unwanted items. I am completely satisfied with the results."
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Landscape Projects

+6

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Essential Landscapes Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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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 rate94%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Roberto's Landscaping
4.0(
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Roberto was very professional and completed the job in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend him and hire him again. I have used he on numerous occasions. His pricing is very reasonable and he goes above and beyond expectations to make sure I was satisfied with the jobs. I have friends and neighbors that have used him as well on numerous occasions and they too are very satisfied. Great guy! Great company!"
In this project our team also designed and did the front yard installing low maintenance landscaping and plants that are weather resistant.
Green synthetic turf
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+7

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Poured concrete is often the cheapest material for a retaining wall, costing around $6 to $8 per square foot. Other budget-friendly options include vinyl and landscaping timbers, which range from $10 to $15 per square foot; landscaping timbers are particularly well-suited for DIY projects. Untreated timber and railroad ties are a step up in price, starting at $15 to $25 per square foot. Natural stones can also be a cost-effective choice if you can source them from your own property, but they can be expensive to purchase. High-end materials like steel are typically the most expensive but offer superior durability and aesthetics.

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.

Installation typically takes 1-2 weeks, depending on the wall’s size and site conditions.

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. 

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.

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