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Royals Design & Landscaping LLC

3368 Lennon Lane
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Royals Design & Landscaping LLC

3368 Lennon Lane
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

We are family own business that is certified in paver installation . We specialize in Landscape design , Retaining walls, Landscape lighting, plantings, Grading and sodding, mowing ,Patio, firepit/fireplace, outdoor bar and grill etc. Please call now for a free quote and estimate!

"Awesome and very professional. Marlon works well with my preferences by communicating together on landscape plans."

Gerald R on June 2025

We are family own business that is certified in paver installation . We specialize in Landscape design , Retaining walls, Landscape lighting, plantings, Grading and sodding, mowing ,Patio, firepit/fireplace, outdoor bar and grill etc. Please call now for a free quote and estimate!

"Awesome and very professional. Marlon works well with my preferences by communicating together on landscape plans."

Gerald R on June 2025

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Ty's Snow Removal and Landscaping, LLC

417 Main Street
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Ty's Snow Removal and Landscaping, LLC

417 Main Street
4.66(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"Prompt replies, courteous crew, was very happy with the results, and felt I got good value for my money. Canâ t ask for much more."

Bob P on November 2023

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"Prompt replies, courteous crew, was very happy with the results, and felt I got good value for my money. Canâ t ask for much more."

Bob P on November 2023

Heroes Lawn Care of Cedar Rapids

1890 7th Ave
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Heroes Lawn Care of Cedar Rapids

1890 7th Ave
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Heroes Lawn Care is locally owned and proud to offer the best lawn care services, from fertilization to irrigation and landscaping. We use top of the line technology and professional crews to drill down to the exact needs of your yard to keep it healthy and green all year long!

Heroes Lawn Care is locally owned and proud to offer the best lawn care services, from fertilization to irrigation and landscaping. We use top of the line technology and professional crews to drill down to the exact needs of your yard to keep it healthy and green all year long!

Jake’s Premier Lawn Seevices

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Jake’s Premier Lawn Seevices

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8 years of experience

Good Afternoon, This is Jake with Jake’s Premier Lawn Services in Cedar Rapids. We specialize in quality full service lawn care, landscaping and snow removal. We are looking to expand our customer base. Attached below is our info if you are ever looking for bids in our scope we would be happy to get you quotes! Thank you for your time, Jake Dundee 3196933396 [email protected]

Good Afternoon, This is Jake with Jake’s Premier Lawn Services in Cedar Rapids. We specialize in quality full service lawn care, landscaping and snow removal. We are looking to expand our customer base. Attached below is our info if you are ever looking for bids in our scope we would be happy to get you quotes! Thank you for your time, Jake Dundee 3196933396 [email protected]

Lackender Construction LLC

325 West 18th Street, Apt#5
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Lackender Construction LLC

325 West 18th Street, Apt#5
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3 years of experience

We are a family owned company that specializes in interior and exterior small home projects. Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

We are a family owned company that specializes in interior and exterior small home projects. Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

Vertuescape

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Vertuescape

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3 years of experience

Most people will see that I started my business in 2022, so they may be worried that I do have the proper experience to take on there project? I can assure that not an issue, I have been doing this type of work for the last 12 years and I worked 1 company. They are one of the most respected and reputable companies in this area and I have been taught all the skills I need to accomplish any project you may have. If you have a problem I can almost guarantee I have solution to get it fixed and done right.

Most people will see that I started my business in 2022, so they may be worried that I do have the proper experience to take on there project? I can assure that not an issue, I have been doing this type of work for the last 12 years and I worked 1 company. They are one of the most respected and reputable companies in this area and I have been taught all the skills I need to accomplish any project you may have. If you have a problem I can almost guarantee I have solution to get it fixed and done right.

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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. 

Railroad ties can be good for retaining walls, but it depends on the area. They have a desirable rustic look and are durable. The problem is they’re treated with creosote, a preservative the EPA says poses a risk to humans and wildlife. Over time, the preservative seeps out of the wood and into the ground. Many areas have banned the use of creosote-treated wood on residential properties. If your area does allow it, never use railroad ties near an edible garden or drinking water source. Instead, use wood that’s treated with an EPA-approved preservative or a wood-alternative composite material.

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.

Costs depend on material type, labor rates, and additional features like decorative finishes or reinforcement.

Vinyl retaining walls are often the least expensive type of retaining wall, at $10 to $15 per square foot. This budget-friendly material is lightweight and durable, but it doesn’t have many decorative options. Untreated timber and railroad ties are the next step up, and start at $15 to $25 per square foot, respectively. High-end steel or natural stone tend to be the least wallet-friendly, but they’re extremely durable and come with a high-end look.

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