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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
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Level Up Construction and Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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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."
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Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Caniglia Woodwork
5.0(
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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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+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Schmidt Construction
4.2(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and his crew were great!  When the weather cleared, they built a solid wooden 90 degree angle retaining wall rising from over 6 foot in the corner, and flowing down and following the terrain for 45 feet in both directions.  They anchored it well, and filled the cavity with gravel to allow good drainage.  The wall isn't going anywhere!  It took a little over 2 days to complete, but the quality was outstanding.  I wouldn't hesitate using Schmidt Construction again.
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+29

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Penton Enterprises Lawn & Landscape
4.4(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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This is the perfect company for organic lawn care. They are also great for other landscape work. Penton installed a wonderful pond and waterfall.  There is no landscape project I would not this company to do.



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Lawn and Landscape
Limestone & Flagstone
Retaining Wall
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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La Bendición Company
4.6(
9
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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!"
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+45

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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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. 

Each design is different, so we can’t say definitively if you’ll need a dedicated drainage system in place for a two-foot retaining wall. However, you can likely skip the drainage, as this project is typically served for walls that are 4 feet tall or more. Even with a relatively low wall, consider drainage if you are building on top of clay or poor-draining soil types or if there are buried water sources nearby, like a well used for other outdoor garden projects.

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.

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

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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