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Hunt Construction Co
4.6(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Kenny did an excellent job on our patio! Not only was he one of the most competitive prices, he also worked his butt off! He did a great job start to finish and really earned his pay. We would hire him again!"
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Finished patio
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+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
JDM Concrete, LLC
3.1(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They got back to me right away. So happy with the price, I had them do more projects. Things that I thought we would have to wait on, their price was so good, we had them go ahead and do it. They leveled my back yard and tore down a rubble wall and put up a beautiful wall. Makes by backyard seem even bigger. And did my side yard too. Now I have a beautiful level yard. Even my neighbors are envious. They even did more than they said they would do. I have already called them for my next project."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Geode Contracting
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a concrete slab poured for a 8’x12’ shed. Al was very responsive and they were able to get the job done quickly, which was very nice since we had a target date to complete our project. Very fair price and they did all the dirt backfill and leveling. I came home from work and Al was even sweeping our driveway! Great work and I’d highly recommend them."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Prime Iowa Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
6
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"These guys remind me of the Old Days when I worked for All-Work construction. We lived by our word and our quality of work. Yep, these guys are the real deal they gave us a very competitive quote and lived by that quote. They take pride in their work and have great work ethics IE they show up when they say they are going to show up and do what they said they would do. Thank you for all you did. To name a few they, finished the hardwood floor, (other contractor bagged on us), completed all the finishing work and drywall repair/ replacement. Painted the interior and repaired the roof over the Florida room. And completed all the landscaping work."
Cabinet Painting
Bank Cabinetry Upgrades
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

While vinyl is the least costly material for building a retaining wall, the most cost-effective method is to use wood or concrete blocks for a DIY retaining wall under 2 feet tall. Wood is inexpensive but lasts 20 years or more with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.

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.  

Yes, to build a retaining wall, a permit is required. Similarly, any repairs or modifications to an existing retaining wall require permits. If the planned wall measures higher than 4 feet, most municipalities require designs and permits come through a licensed engineer. In some locations, if the wall is shorter than 4 feet, a permit may not be required. For the requirements in your area, contact your local government.

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.

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