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TLC Property Services
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Serving Walker, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"I requested a quote and Tyler showed that day, he was very professional and answered all my questions, He gave me a quote that night and showed up the next day and I couldn't be happier with the work he did, I look forward to doing business with him this season! A+++"
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Geode Contracting
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Serving Walker, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"They replaced 26 feet of damaged sidewalk. I recommend Geode Contracting to anyone needing sidewalk work. Great prep work, removed tree roots, Great pour & finish. and great clean up. High quality work at a Reasonable Price"
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Innovative Designs
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Serving Walker, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Innovative Designs has over 15 years experience in custom creative remodels and New Custruction/Custom Homes. We are extremely client focused to create the vision you have for your home using the highest quality craftsmanship and materials for all you home improvement needs. Whether you want a custom deck, porch, patio, walk and steps, general renovations or repairs, we pay great attention to each and every detail with beautiful moldings and trims, gorgeous hardwood floors, beautiful new kitchens, bathrooms, or turning your basement into the recreation room you have always wanted.

Bret OBrien Masonry
New to Angi

Serving Walker, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Bret OBrien Masonry is 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.

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

They prevent soil erosion, add flat space, and enhance property aesthetics.

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.

While vinyl is the least costly material for building a retaining wall, the most cost-effective method is to use wood or concrete blocks for a DIY retaining wall under 2 feet tall. Wood is inexpensive but lasts 20 years or more with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.

Depending on who you hire to build a retaining wall, the average cost, including demolition and reconstruction, for a 50-foot wall that's 4 feet in height is between $7,000 and $24,000.

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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