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Just Stamping Concrete
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Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired this company to design my backyard landscape and they did a fantastic job. The designer was creative and came up with a beautiful plan that incorporated all of my ideas. The installation process was seamless and the team was professional and efficient. I now have a backyard that I can be proud of and enjoy all year round. I highly recommend this company for anyone looking to enhance their outdoor space."
Concrete
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Oak and Stone Landscape
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Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

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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 time6 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Enriquez Concrete
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Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent experience. Team arrived as scheduled and completed the project quickly and to our satisfaction. Would absolutely use them again for any concrete project."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
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Sola de Vega Landscaping
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Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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!"
Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
JOHN MOUNTAIN
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Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

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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
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Juan Contreras Landscaping
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Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"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."
Response time3 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Green Magic Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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."
Response time2 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%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.

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.

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.

Sand and gravel are two suitable options for filling behind a retaining wall. If you’re building your own retaining wall, you’ll complete this part of the process—known as backfilling—after you finish laying the blocks. Make sure not to skip it—otherwise, you could wind up with drainage issues, which can cause your retaining wall to collapse.

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.

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