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Top-Rated Retaining wall installation pros in Maxwell - Updated Nov 2026

MTZ Concrete Corp.
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Maxwell, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At Martinez All Construction, 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.

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Recommended by30%of homeowners
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CENTRAL IOWA EXTERIOR SERVICES
5.0(
9
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Maxwell, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tanner did an amazing job on my vinyl siding! He was professional, reliable, and paid close attention to detail throughout the entire project. The finished siding looks great and completely improved the appearance of my home. He communicated well, kept everything clean, and made the whole process easy from start to finish. I would definitely recommend Tanner to anyone"
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MTZ Concrete Corp.
4.9(
43
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Maxwell, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent job and great communication. They have done all kind of work in my 2 houses, concrete laying, painting, pressure washing, door installation, etc. they understand customer’s needs and warranty their work."
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Walkway

+9

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
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Supreme Lawn & Landscape Inc
3.7(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Maxwell, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

"Supreme completed final grading, buried downspouts, laid an acre of sod and some landscaping for us. They were timely and professional each time they performed services for us. I would recommend them and will use them again for any yard/landscaping needs."
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+3

Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Iowa Landscaping
5.0(
3
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Maxwell, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Exceptional work. This company was wonderful to work with. Very professional and knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone and plan to hire them again in the future."
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Planter Bed
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Boulder Wall

+15

Response time1 day
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Ciro Diiorio Masonry and Landscaping, LLC
2.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Maxwell, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ciro ('Cheeto') and his team are absolute professionals. We live in an earth/berm home and needed extensive work done to replace retaining walls. Delighted with all aspects of the work. Given scope of the work, we were a bit nervous going in, clearly no need to have been"
Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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J&C lawn care
5.0(
3
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Maxwell, IA and surrounding areas

Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today. \n\n

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Retaining Wall Installers FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Installation typically takes 1-2 weeks, depending on the wall’s size and site conditions.

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.

Poured concrete is often the cheapest material for a retaining wall, costing around $6 to $8 per square foot. Other budget-friendly options include vinyl and landscaping timbers, which range from $10 to $15 per square foot; landscaping timbers are particularly well-suited for DIY projects. Untreated timber and railroad ties are a step up in price, starting at $15 to $25 per square foot. Natural stones can also be a cost-effective choice if you can source them from your own property, but they can be expensive to purchase. High-end materials like steel are typically the most expensive but offer superior durability and aesthetics.

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.  

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