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Opperman Hardscape

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Opperman Hardscape

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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Opperman Hardscape is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 17 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Great to work with. Puts in time to make project look wonderful Works all the time answers questions keeps you imformed Wonderful people"

Daniel C on August 2024

Opperman Hardscape is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 17 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Great to work with. Puts in time to make project look wonderful Works all the time answers questions keeps you imformed Wonderful people"

Daniel C on August 2024

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Bs fencing

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1 years of experience

We are a detail oriented group who also know how manage time well. We are capable of many different aspects of carpentry and fencing. We also can preform demolition and clean ups. There is not alot we can not preform. We have about 53 years of combined experience. Please do not hesitate to ask us anything.

We are a detail oriented group who also know how manage time well. We are capable of many different aspects of carpentry and fencing. We also can preform demolition and clean ups. There is not alot we can not preform. We have about 53 years of combined experience. Please do not hesitate to ask us anything.

Board Designs

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Board Designs

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I am a detail-oriented person with the knowledge and skills to build or repair about anything at a persons home. I am a single person small business but do have a couple of people that help me when needed. I am not afraid to get my hands dirty. Customer service is always priority one. I also build custom outdoor furniture and small interior pieces as well. I excel in figuring out how to accomplish the difficult or different tasks one may want. I have been is business for myself only 4 short years but I have over 20 years experience in the different fields. I look forward to talking with you so we can finish your next project together.

I am a detail-oriented person with the knowledge and skills to build or repair about anything at a persons home. I am a single person small business but do have a couple of people that help me when needed. I am not afraid to get my hands dirty. Customer service is always priority one. I also build custom outdoor furniture and small interior pieces as well. I excel in figuring out how to accomplish the difficult or different tasks one may want. I have been is business for myself only 4 short years but I have over 20 years experience in the different fields. I look forward to talking with you so we can finish your next project together.

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Excavation, dirt work, driveway repairs, construction roofing,siding,fascia soffit, flooring, remodels, add ons, plumbing, power washing, sanding, staining, road side mechanic, landscaping anything needs done give us a call

Excavation, dirt work, driveway repairs, construction roofing,siding,fascia soffit, flooring, remodels, add ons, plumbing, power washing, sanding, staining, road side mechanic, landscaping anything needs done give us a call

Perez construction

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Perez construction

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Hello this is eduardo Perez I'm here looking for people who need help with roofing and siding and concrete we are very professional and we will live to help you call 3093636098

Hello this is eduardo Perez I'm here looking for people who need help with roofing and siding and concrete we are very professional and we will live to help you call 3093636098

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Vanoppen Construction

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Vanoppen Construction

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2 years of experience

Decks, Pavers, Siding, Fence, Insulation, Flooring We are determined to give you quality work for the best price available. We offer free estimates, and are willing to travel up to 3 hours surrounding the Peoria area. If your project is not listed, please inquire. If we cannot start your project, we may be able to refer you to another contractor who can.

"It went extremely well. They were very polite and friendly. Will definitely have them back."

Rhonda W on December 2024

Decks, Pavers, Siding, Fence, Insulation, Flooring We are determined to give you quality work for the best price available. We offer free estimates, and are willing to travel up to 3 hours surrounding the Peoria area. If your project is not listed, please inquire. If we cannot start your project, we may be able to refer you to another contractor who can.

"It went extremely well. They were very polite and friendly. Will definitely have them back."

Rhonda W on December 2024

KDS LAWN

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KDS LAWN

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Misc. yard and landscaping needs no job to big or small. Reasonable pricing on all services. Please contact with your need using phone number attached. First time customer discount!

Misc. yard and landscaping needs no job to big or small. Reasonable pricing on all services. Please contact with your need using phone number attached. First time customer discount!

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J&B Home improvement

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J&B Home improvement

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We do everything from the roof to the basement outside and inside we are owner operated so the guy you sign the contract with is the guy doing your project professional and reliable hundreds of references and photos to back up our work we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms our slogan is if you can dream it we can build it

"They do AMAZING work. Efficient and the project was exactly as I requested."

Lyndi L on February 2024

We do everything from the roof to the basement outside and inside we are owner operated so the guy you sign the contract with is the guy doing your project professional and reliable hundreds of references and photos to back up our work we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms our slogan is if you can dream it we can build it

"They do AMAZING work. Efficient and the project was exactly as I requested."

Lyndi L on February 2024

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

Vinyl retaining walls are often the least expensive type of retaining wall, at $10 to $15 per square foot. This budget-friendly material is lightweight and durable, but it doesn’t have many decorative options. Untreated timber and railroad ties are the next step up, and start at $15 to $25 per square foot, respectively. High-end steel or natural stone tend to be the least wallet-friendly, but they’re extremely durable and come with a high-end look.

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.

Through proper drainage solutions and compacting the foundation soil.

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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