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Wagner Construction

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Wagner Construction

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3 years of experience

We pride ourselves in providing construction services with honesty, integrity, fairness and respect. We are a family veteran owned company. Give us a call to get that long wanted project well on its way. No job too small and no job too big.

We pride ourselves in providing construction services with honesty, integrity, fairness and respect. We are a family veteran owned company. Give us a call to get that long wanted project well on its way. No job too small and no job too big.


K&M Exteriors LLC

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K&M Exteriors LLC

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2 years of experience

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!


New Vision Contracting Inc

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New Vision Contracting Inc

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We are a General Contracting company located in Burlington Iowa. We offer free estimates on projects of all sizes. New Vision believes in building trust with our clients by working with integrity and advising with honesty.

We are a General Contracting company located in Burlington Iowa. We offer free estimates on projects of all sizes. New Vision believes in building trust with our clients by working with integrity and advising with honesty.


Aaron fraise

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Aaron fraise

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General handyman service. Willing to tackle any job that comes with home ownership. Free estimates, fast reliable, and can fix whatever is broke and won't leave your budget that way when I'm done.

General handyman service. Willing to tackle any job that comes with home ownership. Free estimates, fast reliable, and can fix whatever is broke and won't leave your budget that way when I'm done.



Hockers Hardscaping

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Hockers Hardscaping

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Anything from taking down trees to planting them. Also interested in logging large amounts of timber for our sawmill. As well as retaining walls, patios, decorative edgeing etc..

Anything from taking down trees to planting them. Also interested in logging large amounts of timber for our sawmill. As well as retaining walls, patios, decorative edgeing etc..



Shore Side Lawn and Landscaping, LLC

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Shore Side Lawn and Landscaping, LLC

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Shore Side Lawn and Landscaping LLC provides beautiful curb appeal for your city, neighborhood, or simply just your self satisfaction of a healthy, green looking lawn. Shore Side Lawn and Landscaping offers a wide range of services starting from your lawn trimmings like mowing, edging, brush maintaining, tree trimming, and even hauling clippings for your convenience. Shore Side Lawn and Landscaping will work efficiently with precise knowledge and professionalism so you have the confidence of knowing your services are being fulfilled and even exceeded with Shore Side. We don't stop there either, we have sod installation and removal, if you don't like waiting 5-30 days for the seed to sprout. Sod installation is a quicker more efficient way to brighten your yard. Shore Side Lawn and Landscaping can also improve geological erosion, man made erosion created from new construction, gully prevention and much more drainage issues. Get in control of water drainage quickly because it causes a lot of damage in a very short time. Shore Side Lawn and Landscaping can help with your needs of retaining walls, patio driveways, sidewalks or even just a simple walkway to your backyard shed or playground. Shore Side is always willing to help design multiple ideas to meet your satisfaction and make the installation easier you! Shore Side Lawn and Landscaping is here for basically any project you need completed!!

Shore Side Lawn and Landscaping LLC provides beautiful curb appeal for your city, neighborhood, or simply just your self satisfaction of a healthy, green looking lawn. Shore Side Lawn and Landscaping offers a wide range of services starting from your lawn trimmings like mowing, edging, brush maintaining, tree trimming, and even hauling clippings for your convenience. Shore Side Lawn and Landscaping will work efficiently with precise knowledge and professionalism so you have the confidence of knowing your services are being fulfilled and even exceeded with Shore Side. We don't stop there either, we have sod installation and removal, if you don't like waiting 5-30 days for the seed to sprout. Sod installation is a quicker more efficient way to brighten your yard. Shore Side Lawn and Landscaping can also improve geological erosion, man made erosion created from new construction, gully prevention and much more drainage issues. Get in control of water drainage quickly because it causes a lot of damage in a very short time. Shore Side Lawn and Landscaping can help with your needs of retaining walls, patio driveways, sidewalks or even just a simple walkway to your backyard shed or playground. Shore Side is always willing to help design multiple ideas to meet your satisfaction and make the installation easier you! Shore Side Lawn and Landscaping is here for basically any project you need completed!!


L. Miller Landscaping

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L. Miller Landscaping

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10 years of experience

Iowa City, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Marshalltown, IA; Davenport, IA; Waterloo, IA - If you're searching for effective Landscaper for commercial and residential properties, make a call to "L. Miller Landscaping"

Iowa City, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Marshalltown, IA; Davenport, IA; Waterloo, IA - If you're searching for effective Landscaper for commercial and residential properties, make a call to "L. Miller Landscaping"


Bob Jones Landscaping

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Bob Jones Landscaping

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18 years of experience

Bob Jones Landscaping of Sergeant Bluff, IA designs, installs, and maintains custom landscapes in the Greater Sioux City area. Our staff offers prompt and professional landscaping service for over 8 yrs. at competitive rates.

Bob Jones Landscaping of Sergeant Bluff, IA designs, installs, and maintains custom landscapes in the Greater Sioux City area. Our staff offers prompt and professional landscaping service for over 8 yrs. at competitive rates.

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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. 

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its particular material, whether it was properly installed, how well it’s maintained, and your local climate. Concrete, stone, and brick retaining walls last the longest, with concrete lasting between 50 and 100 years on average. Brick tends to last the longest, with a minimum of one century, under the right conditions. 

Timber retaining walls can start to deteriorate at 20 years, depending on the wood quality, but in the best case, they can last 40 years. Pressure-treated wood retaining walls last 30 years on average.

Regular inspection for issues like cracks or leaning and ensuring drainage stays clear.

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.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

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