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Bernal Concrete
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Laporte, CO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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"They cut our concrete slab for a basement bathroom installation (had to move a drain). They came early and worked quickly and efficiently, at a good price and did an excellent job. Nice guys too! I would use them again!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Don Alex Landscaping
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Laporte, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex and his crew did a terrific job on our yard in Windsor. He extended our back patio (poured concrete), laid sod, rock and breeze, planted trees, and installed sprinklers and drip line. His crew works very quickly and had our entire yard done in just a few days. We would highly recommend his work and professionalism."
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Alba Concrete, LLC
4.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Laporte, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Contact was great and polite. Was here as scheduled. Made sure to verify the work and asked permission to pull the trailer into the yard."
Response time1 day
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

If you don’t backfill a retaining wall—either at all or adequately enough—the wall won’t drain well, and water will be able to pass through it. Poor drainage will lead to a warped wall or a buildup of hydrostatic pressure, which can eventually collapse your retaining wall. If you have particularly sloped land, consult a structural engineer to ensure your hardscaping is adding value to your home.

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. 

Regular inspection for issues like cracks or leaning and ensuring drainage stays clear.

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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