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Royals Design & Landscaping LLC

3368 Lennon Lane
5.00(
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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
4.66(
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Ty's Snow Removal and Landscaping, LLC

417 Main Street
4.66(
37
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•Approved Pro
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

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Raptor Turf Landscaping, LLC

609 Mulberry St
5.00(
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Raptor Turf Landscaping, LLC

609 Mulberry St
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business,

"Very professional and very knowledgeable in the work they do above approach. Would definitely recommend to anybody else."

Russell M on September 2024

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business,

"Very professional and very knowledgeable in the work they do above approach. Would definitely recommend to anybody else."

Russell M on September 2024

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American Landscapes

370 W Cherry Street
4.40(
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American Landscapes

370 W Cherry Street
4.40(
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Customers say: Quality work
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"I phoned for a follow up visit and he didn't show up at the designated time. I wanted to discuss the possibility of putting in sod as the seeding doesn't seem to work in a particular area. I don't think the guy is a professional landscaper, but rather a student in an unrelated field."

Victoria D on June 2020

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.

"I phoned for a follow up visit and he didn't show up at the designated time. I wanted to discuss the possibility of putting in sod as the seeding doesn't seem to work in a particular area. I don't think the guy is a professional landscaper, but rather a student in an unrelated field."

Victoria D on June 2020

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!

Strabala Grounds Management

1658 Kiwi Ave
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Strabala Grounds Management

1658 Kiwi Ave
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6 years of experience

Small town company with large city capabilities. Specializing in retaining walls and patios. Strabala Grounds Mgmt prides themselves on attention to detail and practical solutions to every landscaping need. With over 15 years of experience Strabala Grounds Mgmt can help bring to life all of your landscaping dreams.

Small town company with large city capabilities. Specializing in retaining walls and patios. Strabala Grounds Mgmt prides themselves on attention to detail and practical solutions to every landscaping need. With over 15 years of experience Strabala Grounds Mgmt can help bring to life all of your landscaping dreams.

Lackender Construction LLC

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

325 West 18th Street, Apt#5
No reviews yet
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!

Caves Service LLC

123 Main Street
5.00(
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Caves Service LLC

123 Main Street
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

All your Home Service needs Transform your home with our expert services! Call us today at 319-447-7337 for sparkling results and excellent customer service. Why Choose Caves Services LLC: Quality work Experienced team Customer satisfaction Reliable service Competitive pricing

"Went great! Work was done for a great price and in a timely manor."

Matthew L on September 2025

All your Home Service needs Transform your home with our expert services! Call us today at 319-447-7337 for sparkling results and excellent customer service. Why Choose Caves Services LLC: Quality work Experienced team Customer satisfaction Reliable service Competitive pricing

"Went great! Work was done for a great price and in a timely manor."

Matthew L on September 2025

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

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.

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, you can use cinder blocks for many purposes, including retaining walls, foundations, garage walls, and fences. Building a cinder block retaining wall costs between $60 and $200 per linear foot, including materials and professional labor. For a 30-foot-long retaining wall, the cost ranges from $1,800 to $6,000.

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