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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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
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

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.

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.  

Options include concrete, stone, brick, and wood, tailored for specific design needs.

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