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CENTRAL IOWA EXTERIOR SERVICES
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"Tanner and his crew did an incredible job on our new gutters! My wife and I couldn’t be happier. Their price was extremely competitive, great workmanship done quickly. I highly recommend Central Iowa Exterior Services!!"
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Gonzalez Contractors LLC
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Gonzalez Contractors was a great company to work with. They were very communicative from start to finish. They were flexible in meeting my concrete needs and met the agreed time frame for completion. Would highly recommend."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Maxey Construction
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

"Maxey Contracting did an excellent job for us. Blake & Jason were awesome. They are honest, dependable, professional and hard-working. They tore out an old 10x10 deck and installed a beautiful 16x16 composite deck. We were so happy and satisfied with our new deck, that we hired them to install a 40 foot block retaining wall and do a landscaping project. Overall, they did an exceptional job for us and we would highly recommend them for your next project. We'll definitely call them back, when we need their help. What more could someone ask for from a contractor!"
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on material type, labor rates, and additional features like decorative finishes or reinforcement.

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.

Proper design and construction prevent erosion and add structural stability to landscapes.

Yes, to build a retaining wall, a permit is required. Similarly, any repairs or modifications to an existing retaining wall require permits. If the planned wall measures higher than 4 feet, most municipalities require designs and permits come through a licensed engineer. In some locations, if the wall is shorter than 4 feet, a permit may not be required. For the requirements in your area, contact your local government.

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. 

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