"I hired Alex Masonry to remove and rebuild a retaining wall that was leaning. After some discussion, I decided to expand the project to include new bluestone caps and to re-do my cracked concrete walkway with pavers. Alex and his crew did an outstanding job. Alex is extremely knowledgeable, personable and a pleasure to work with. His pricing is very reasonable. He and his team did a great job. Hard workers, with great attention to detail. I would highly recommend Alex Masonry!"
"Cordino and his crew did a wonderful job putting in a new paved patio and stone wall and stone pathway. Absolutely gorgeous and exactly what I wanted. He aims to please and respected and met my overall vision. I am so happy with the quality of the work on my patio! His crew was courteous and worked very hard."
"I used them to install a brick retaining wall in Hartford, Everything from A thru Z went well and even better then expected. Denis always responded to me and clearly explained everything. Project was delivered and completed on schedule and fairly priced. Would highly recommend them."
"Hired Design and Build to install some belgian blocks as an edging for my driveway, specifically to help direct water run off, and eliminate a problem I was having. The two young men arrived on time, and did an excellent job figuring out what would be the best way to solve the problem. They carefully cut the edge of the driveway, dug out a trench, placed mortar, installed the blocks, and cemented in place. They also addressed other possible issues contributing to run off. They took their time and did a beautiful job aesthetically, and cleaned up everything in a very meticulous manner. I have not been having problems with run off since, and am very pleased with the work done. I would also mention that the workers were very well mannered and hard working, and the price was very fair."
"Leonard and his crew did a magnificent job rebuilding a set of stone steps topped with concrete slab and repairing a field stone foundation wall that water had damaged. He and his crew are both skilled artisans and artists. He is polite, honest, and hard-working, and his services, quite reasonably priced, are worth every penny spent. Hire this man."
"Received a prompt and very reasonable quote. They installed a new concrete walkway, did a prompt and excellent job and would highly recommend this company to others. Plan on using them again for future projects."
"They were on time and repaired the 2 walls efficiently and within 2 days. The work was excellent restoring the wall better than they were before. The cost was moderate and I would definitely have them do more work for me in the future."
"Cela masonry is top notch! They have done my front walkway and now a rear patio, both of which we are extremely pleased. The team does amazing work, is professional, timely & reasonable in every way."
At Beni & Son Construction LLC , we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Let me just tell you how in love I am with the way that my driveway,backyard patio,retaining wall looks! These men did an absolute phenomenal job with these projects. Angelo & his dad were very punctual ,friendly and very hardworking guys . My husband and I hired them only for retaining wall 5â high by 88â long when they finished I fell in love with their job so I gave them 2 extra projects ,backyard patio & driveway and of course they did the most beautiful job that Iâ ve ever seen plus they did extra works with no additional costs . I will most definitely recommend this family owned business to my friends and family Angelo&his Dad are the best !!!!!"
Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts
A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.
Costs range from $5,000 to $15,000, depending on size, material, and design complexity.
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.
Yes, you can use cinder blocks for many purposes, including retaining walls, foundations, garage walls, and fences. Building a cinder block retaining wall costs between $60 and $200 per linear foot, including materials and professional labor. For a 30-foot-long retaining wall, the cost ranges from $1,800 to $6,000.
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.
The Middlefield, CT homeowners’ guide to retaining wall installation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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