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Top-Rated Retaining wall installation pros in Colfax - Updated Nov 2026

MTZ Concrete Corp.
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At Martinez All Construction, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Recommended by30%of homeowners
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MTZ Concrete Corp.
4.9(
43
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent job and great communication. They have done all kind of work in my 2 houses, concrete laying, painting, pressure washing, door installation, etc. they understand customer’s needs and warranty their work."
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+9

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
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Supreme Lawn & Landscape Inc
3.7(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

"Jamie and his team over at Lawn & Landscape are ultimate professionals. They quoted me a price, and were able to level my large yard front and back, bury two tiles for drainage, and plant new grass seed in just 4 days. We were having issues with our backyard flooding and pooling, and that has been completely fixed, without damaging our existing fence. Best part? The final total was less than the original quote. I would and will recommend Supreme Lawn & Landscape to anyone who needs a landscaping company."
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Recommended by74%of homeowners
Ciro Diiorio Masonry and Landscaping, LLC
2.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Colfax, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ciro ('Cheeto') and his team are absolute professionals. We live in an earth/berm home and needed extensive work done to replace retaining walls. Delighted with all aspects of the work. Given scope of the work, we were a bit nervous going in, clearly no need to have been"
Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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J&C lawn care
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Colfax, 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 FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Most railroad tie retaining walls have a life span of 20 to 30 years, though you may need to replace your wall sooner if it’s repeatedly exposed to heavy rain, runoff, and excess moisture. Railroad ties are typically treated with creosote, which makes them much more durable than untreated wood. Though they last longer, they don’t last forever. For the most longevity, make sure your retaining wall has a sturdy base and steel reinforcements. You should also install drainage to direct water away from the wall.

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