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Limitless landscape
4.8(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would like to sing the praises of Alan & Liz's landscaping company, Limitless Landscape. My daughter, Annalies, discovered them online and I am very happy that she did. I had front yard that was very much in need of large-scale repair including collapsing retaining walls on both sides of the driveway. From the beginning of the project, when my daughter & I were expressing what we wanted the vaguest of terms, Liz turned those vague ideas into a design and then a real working plan. Over the course of the project, we made some minor tweaks in the original plan; for those times, we sat down with Liz and Alan and ironed out what was possible and what wasn't. We had good luck with the weather and most days went smoothly with only a couple of rain days in a four-week fall project. With respect to the men who did the work itself, they were terrific. They were friendly. They were responsive when I would make occasional requests during the course of the project: for example, I want to save that old railroad tie but not that one...that type of request. Alan himself was frequently on-site helping/working too. I always felt absolutely secure with the honesty of these gentlemen working; that was important to me after a bad experience in a large window project a few years ago where a theft occurred from inside my house. That incident put me off contracted home repair projects for quite a while. Limitless Landscape has helped restore my confidence in contractors. So, I would heartily recommend Limitless Landscape. They will do a wonderful job for you! Oh and by the way, I'm am continuing to get compliments from the neighbors about my front yard and that makes me happy!"
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Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Level Up Construction and Landscaping LLC
5.0(
9
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We couldn't be happier with our work. It was a very fair price and the work was amazing. Our old retaining wall was rotting and now we have a beautiful stone retaining wall. We will definitely be using them again in the future for any projects."
Driveways - Concrete Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Driveways - Concrete Project
Driveways - Concrete Project
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+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Caniglia Woodwork
5.0(
11
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"We got a brand new deck more than twice the size as our old one. We love it and would definitely hire again and recommend to everyone. John was so nice and very professional."
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Fencing Project
Decks & Porches Project
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After

+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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La Bendición Company
5.0(
8
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"We couldn't be happier with the retaining wall that was built for us! From start to finish, the entire experience was outstanding. They worked incredibly hard every single day, completed the project much faster than we expected, and the quality of their work is excellent. Their pricing was very affordable, especially considering the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail they put into the job. On top of that, they were some of the kindest, most respectful, and easiest people to work with. They communicated well, answered all of our questions, and truly cared about making sure we were happy with the final result. If you're looking for a landscaping company that is hardworking, honest, reasonably priced, and delivers beautiful work, we highly recommend them. We are beyond pleased with our new retaining wall and would absolutely hire them again for future projects!"
Landscaping
Mulching
Tree service
Grass service
Landscaping

+45

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Penton Enterprises Lawn & Landscape
4.4(
99
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were professional. They listened to what I had envisioned, and than provided a cadded drawing with detailed accuracy. It was a much better drawing than three other estimates that I had received from other companies. The cost was in the ballpark with the other estimates. 
They started the project when they said they would, and did a wonderful job putting all the pieces together. The finished project is the perfect extension to my house and yard.
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Lawn and Landscape
Limestone & Flagstone
Retaining Wall
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Arbor Hills Trees & Landscaping LLC
4.6(
26
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ed, with Arbor Hills, visited with us to discuss what our wishes were, developed a landscape that met those wishes and talked to us about our options with the trees we wanted.  The estimate was very affordable and we accepted his bid.  Ed was very easy to work with.  He was easy to contact and allowed us the opportunity to select the trees he was to plant.  Arbor Hills did an excellent job with the installation of the landscape, cleaned up after their job was done, and provided instructions on watering.  Any additional cost was fully explaned in the the email sent with the bill.  I will definately have Arbor Hills do any future landscaping!"
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.  

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its material, installation quality, maintenance, and local climate, with an average range of 20 to 100 years. Retaining walls made from durable materials like concrete, stone, and brick generally last a minimum of 50 years. Concrete walls typically last between 50 and 100 years, while brick can last for over a century in ideal conditions. Timber retaining walls can last from 20 to 40 years, depending on the wood quality, and pressure-treated wood walls average around 30 years. It is important to note that a retaining wall can fail prematurely if it was poorly constructed, for example, with inefficient footings or without necessary rebar reinforcements.

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.

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