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Q: What materials are available for retaining wall construction?

• <div><p>Options include concrete, stone, brick, and wood, tailored for specific design needs.</p></div>

Q: How tall can a railroad tie wall be?

• <div><p>Generally, a railroad tie retaining wall consisting of a single line of ties should be between <b>3 and 4 feet tall</b>&mdash;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&rsquo;s holding back.</p></div>

Q: How long does a retaining wall last?

• <div><p>The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its particular material, whether it was properly installed, how well it&rsquo;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. </p><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Does a small retaining wall need a foundation?

• <div><p>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, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/rock-garden-ideas.htm">larger rock garden</a> walls, and the like. </p></div>

Q: When does a slope need a retaining wall?

• <div><p>To maintain the integrity of your landscape, a retaining wall must be installed if the slope of the angle exceeds 35 degrees. The lean of the wall must be 1 inch per 12 inches in height to disperse the weight of the soil uniformly and guarantee the correct drainage of the soil.</p></div>

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Last update on November 22, 2025

Reviewed in December 2013
Very professional- nice and did a Wonderful job! Had hydroseeding and a new retaining wall, trees, plants and bushes. I couldn't be happier! Of all landscaping companies in Sioux City, Mosher's Landscaping is the BEST! Recommend 1000%
MOSHER LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in June 2012
3 workman showed up on time. They worked steadily for 2 weeks. They kept us informed of any rain delays as to why they were not here working. They never stood around. They always cleaned up after them selves.
JACKSON LANDSCAPE
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Reviewed in March 2015
I was not happy with the work, the design, or the price. (I could have been very happy with the price if the work had been satisfactory.) All of this company's designs look the same. I wanted a certain type of materials used and was talked out of it ? they said the flagstone materials I wanted...
BROWN'S LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in June 2014
We live out on 3 1/2 acres in a house that was built 5-6 years ago, we want to get the hardscaping completed in both the front and the backyard. At the time of the first 2 contacts we had nothing. We couldn't wait for him anymore so we contacted a concrete worker and came up with a design for...
Coughlin Landscaping
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Reviewed in September 2013
Took some doing to contact this vendor. Came to the house to bid the job, but I wasn't sure when he was going to actually come as he was working another job on the other side of town and this one started when that was done. Crew showed up and removed old retaining wall blocks and left them...
D&D Landscape and Masonry
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Reviewed in October 2013
In February 2013 we hired Premier Construction to undertake an extensive building project which included an addition to our house that doubled the existing square footage, a remodel of the existing space, and the construction of a detached garage. Also included in the project were a rear deck, a...
Premier Construction Services
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Reviewed in April 2014
We purchased a home in 2010 that had neglected sprinkler system. We contacted Ruhlands as they had done some work through the previous owner and we assumed was familiar with the system. Provided great service, but had to return often to complete detailed requests. Through this contact, we...
RUHLAND NURSERIES INC
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Reviewed in November 2012
The employees were very efficient and fast they did there work and cleaned up. It took 7 days from start to finish.
Country Nursery Inc
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