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Avatar for Bosstones Masonry, Inc.
Bosstones Masonry, Inc.
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We needed a retaining wall for a corner of our lakeside property. Contacted Bosstone Masonry (352-727-0396). Marcelo Mota and his crew installed a concrete block retaining wall for us. Old world craftsmanship at a reasonable price. Very pleased with result!"
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ADC Outdoors, Inc.
5.0(
20
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very pleased with this company! Quick response and fair price. They did decorative brick leading up to our back porch and also a walkway leading to a handicap ramp. Excellent workmanship! Would hire again."
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Golden Arrow Renovation
5.0(
8
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"After a Contractor defaulted on my contract and extorted funds from my wife and I, Eric and his team came to the rescue to save the project to ensure final inspection would pass the permit process. The team ensured work performed was of extreme quality. Thumbs up and recommend this team for your project(s)."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
General Remodeling Project

+45

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bm PRESERVATION LLC
5.0(
6
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"B&M Preservation did such a great job and were quick and efficient. Top notch Professionals! Kept everything on track and was great to work with. Definitely recommend them for your business general construction needs! They do it all!"
BEFORE,TREE AND SHED
Before of ceiling
After of landscape and flag install.
House Demolition/Debri Removal
Painting - Interior Project

+65

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Prestige House Clear Outs LLC
5.0(
4
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It went fantastic Andrew and Mark where very respectful and professional as well as knowledgeable with the landscaping job. I will definitely be using them again and letting all my neighbors know who to call. Overall very satisfied."
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+15

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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.  

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.

There are contractors specifically trained in the design and construction of retaining walls. Retaining wall contractors are skilled at dealing with the soil on your property and assessing what kind of drainage should be installed. They will recommend the best materials to use for the project and can handle the processing of permits by local authorities.

Most retaining wall installations can be finished in one to three weeks, but the timeline varies based on factors like wall size and material. The local climate and major weather events, such as storms or flooding, can also extend the project's timeline, as can any holds ups in the permitting process.

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.

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