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Handy Dandy Resources LLC
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mosca, CO and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

We are a maintenance, landscaping and cleaning company that has just went into business but has years of experience in all things home! We can fix or build anything you need as well as plant it or tidy it up. We have done everything from cleaning dumpsters and grounds for apartment complexes, repaired many things in many homes.

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DSA Construction, LLC
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mosca, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

DSA Construction, LLC, has been serving the Valley community with over 25 years of experience and with affordable rates and an excellent attention to detail. References are available and we pride ourselves on working around your schedule and respecting your privacy and property. We thank you in advance for allowing us to give your home or business the attention it deserves.

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Concrete Brothers
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mosca, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n15+ years of experience\nhttps://www.facebook.com/concretebrothersllc

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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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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