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Avatar for Gonzalez Contractors LLC
Gonzalez Contractors LLC
4.7(
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Retaining Wall - Install

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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Retaining Wall - Install

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
Various Projects
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Paver Patio

+39

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Guild Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

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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Supreme Lawn & Landscape Inc
3.7(
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Retaining Wall - Install

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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Recommended by74%of homeowners
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J&C lawn care
5.0(
3
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Retaining Wall - Install

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

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.

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.

The longevity of flood walls depends on how they were constructed, but most wood, gravel, and cement flood walls last 10 years. While aluminum flood walls may cost far more initially, they can be a good investment as they can last decades and will not be damaged by exposure to the elements.

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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