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Avatar for Gonzalez Contractors LLC
Gonzalez Contractors LLC
4.7(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I would highly recommend Gonzalez Contractors. They responded quickly and explained the complete process. The estimated cost was reasonable. They also cleaned the job site when the project was completed. Very professional!"
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Beeler Lawn & Landscape, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was extremely pleased with the work done on our new back patio by Beeler Lawn and Landscape. I obtained several different quotes and Richard was creative/honest/and a great communicator throughout the process. I have already requested that he return in the spring for more work on our yard/landscaping."
Paver Patio for Pool & Mulch install
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+39

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Guild Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew arrived, toured the job and went to work! This project involved trimming and shaping several overgrown shrubs. The work exceeded my expectations. The crew was friendly, polite, and very focused on getting the job done. I appreciated their advice on one particularly problematic shrub."
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+9

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Portland Construction Company, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Portland Construction was really easy to work with, very efficient and had great communication! They did a great job. They work hand in hand with you to make sure they take care of your concrete needs."
Response time2 hrs
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Supreme Lawn & Landscape Inc
3.7(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

"Supreme completed final grading, buried downspouts, laid an acre of sod and some landscaping for us. They were timely and professional each time they performed services for us. I would recommend them and will use them again for any yard/landscaping needs."
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+3

Recommended by74%of homeowners
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J&C lawn care
5.0(
3
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

"J & C Lawn service was professional, prompt and provided excellent lawn care services, and landscaping. They were easy to contact and always ready to help with my projects. They even help me with some small handyman services inside. I will use their services again."
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

Costs depend on material type, labor rates, and additional features like decorative finishes or reinforcement.

Options include concrete, stone, brick, and wood, tailored for specific design needs.

Depending on who you hire to build a retaining wall, the average cost, including demolition and reconstruction, for a 50-foot wall that's 4 feet in height is between $7,000 and $24,000.

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.

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