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Avatar for CENTRAL IOWA EXTERIOR SERVICES
CENTRAL IOWA EXTERIOR SERVICES
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tanner and his crew did an incredible job on our new gutters! My wife and I couldn’t be happier. Their price was extremely competitive, great workmanship done quickly. I highly recommend Central Iowa Exterior Services!!"
Replace Siding
Replace Siding
Replace Siding
Replace Siding
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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

"Gonzalez Contractors was a great company to work with. They were very communicative from start to finish. They were flexible in meeting my concrete needs and met the agreed time frame for completion. Would highly recommend."
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
Various Projects
Various Projects
Paver Patio

+39

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Guild Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
21
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great to work with and responsive, will definitely hire again to do future landscaping."
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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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Retaining Wall - Install

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(
32
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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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+3

Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

DIY is possible for small projects. Professional installation ensures structural integrity and durability for larger walls.

Generally speaking, a retaining wall should be between 3 and 4 feet high, depending on variables such as the wall-building material, the purpose of the retaining wall, and more. If you want your retaining wall to be taller than 4 feet, check with your local building ordinance office for the maximum allotment. You may also need a special permit for retaining walls over 4 feet tall.

They prevent soil erosion, add flat space, and enhance property aesthetics.

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.  

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