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Avatar for Just Stamping Concrete
Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired this service to design my backyard and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. The designer was able to take my vision and turn it into a beautiful reality. They provided a detailed plan and were able to work within my budget. The installation team was professional and the work was completed on time. I highly recommend this service for anyone looking to enhance their outdoor living space."
Concrete
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J.M. Guzman's Masonry
4.2(
65
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent craftsmanship. Timely completion of work. Jose was very communicative and he worked along side his workers for both jobs. They did a stone wall for us as well as a flagstone porch."
Response time6 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Oak and Stone Landscape
5.0(
8
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"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"
Fence
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pavers Express Group
5.0(
10
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Pavers Express to give our backyard a makeover with a porcelain patio and artificial grass. From our initial consultation until the project was complete, their customer service was excellent and they helped to guide us in material selection to make sure our vision would be carried out. The team was professional, easy to communicate, and their installation process was very efficient. Highly recommend!"
An elegant modern farmhouse front porch with concrete pavers and low-voltage lighting
San Geronimo Cambridge Cobble paver driveway
San Jose home remodel including Belgard Catalina Grana concrete paver driveway, walkways, front patio and steps.
Moss Beach driveway with Belgard Catalina Grana pavers and paver lights
Corte Madera driveway: Belgard Dublin Cobble pavers in Victorian in a 90 degree herringbone pattern with Catalina Grana pavers in Graphite on the border.

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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Vertex General Contractor LLC
5.0(
7
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Great service at a reasonable price. I hired them to build a retaining wall and was pleased with the result. Kudos to Marcelo for being attentive and responsive throughout the project. I’d hire their services again."
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SGB Inc.
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Novato, 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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C Arenas Masonry Contractor
4.9(
11
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had Arenas Masonry install a paver patio in our backyard. They did an amazing job. The job was completely quickly, professionally and the work is of the highest quality. I would not hesitate to hire them again for future work. And their price beat everyone, couldn't ask for more."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
JOHN MOUNTAIN
5.0(
7
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"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."
Response time10 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

Each design is different, so we can’t say definitively if you’ll need a dedicated drainage system in place for a two-foot retaining wall. However, you can likely skip the drainage, as this project is typically served for walls that are 4 feet tall or more. Even with a relatively low wall, consider drainage if you are building on top of clay or poor-draining soil types or if there are buried water sources nearby, like a well used for other outdoor garden projects.

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.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

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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