"I recently had the pleasure of working with Just Stamping Concrete for a landscape design project, and I cannot recommend them enough! They are a true gem in the industry, and their work speaks for itself."
"I couldn?t be happier with the work Omar and his guys did! It was easy to set up an appointment and Omar always keeps you updated. Overall great experience with oak and stone landscape"
"We are SO happy to have found Alfredo on Angi’s! We called him on Friday and him and his crew had our project done on Monday. My husband also works construction and he was very impressed by the work they did for us. We won’t be using anyone else for our concrete projects! Would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for concrete work."
"SGB Construction recently replaced my roof, and I'm thoroughly impressed. From start to finish, their professionalism stood out. The new roof looks great and gives me peace of mind. I highly recommend SGB for roofing services. Thanks for a job well done!"
"Jose and Saul are not your average landscapers. They are well versed in landscape design, cement work, plant and legume knowledge, construction and property management. They have been in my employ for over twenty years. They are friendly, bilingual and timely in their appointments. I highly recommend Sola de La Vega!"
"I cannot say enough about how good this experience with John Mountain/Mountain Engineering has been. They said it would be 3 weeks; anti was. The work was painstakingly done, including a French drain behind the wall. And they replaced the plants that were destroyed during the process, which was an unexpected bonus."
"I hired Juan to redo my front yard. He removed the old lawn, updated the irrigation, and designed the new landscape. He did an amazing job and I am extremely happy with the finished project. He was on time and always communicated any changes. Juan and his team where friendly and professional throughout the entire project."
"Green Magic has been performing our weekly lawn maintenance for over 20 years. Through the years we have hired them to do various projects on our property. They always do a great job. Would definitely recommend them."
Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts
Through proper drainage solutions and compacting the foundation soil.
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.
Installation typically takes 1-2 weeks, depending on the wall’s size and site conditions.
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.
Even if you think you know how to build a retaining wall theoretically, doing the actual work is a completely different story. There are lots of nuances in building retaining walls, and the slightest oversight can compromise their integrity. Therefore, we recommend you hire a pro to build, repair, or replace retaining walls.
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