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RDB CONSTRUCTION LLC

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RDB CONSTRUCTION LLC

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As 30+ years experience carpenters, we are always prepared to take on your projects with precision and care. We pride ourselves on being courteous and polite, ensuring a positive experience from start to finish. Our approach involves actively listening to your needs and preferences to deliver tailored solutions. ???? We understand the importance of clear communication and collaboration to bring your vision to life. From the initial consultation to the final touches, We are dedicated to providing exceptional craftsmanship. ? We are ready to start, so contact me today.

As 30+ years experience carpenters, we are always prepared to take on your projects with precision and care. We pride ourselves on being courteous and polite, ensuring a positive experience from start to finish. Our approach involves actively listening to your needs and preferences to deliver tailored solutions. ???? We understand the importance of clear communication and collaboration to bring your vision to life. From the initial consultation to the final touches, We are dedicated to providing exceptional craftsmanship. ? We are ready to start, so contact me today.


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K&K Excavating LLC

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K&K Excavating LLC

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2 years of experience

K&K Excavating 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.

"Great company to work with. Our project was completed on time and below estimate. Austin was great to work with. Our demolition and site preparation were done as expected and as quoted. The equipment was modern and equipped with modern technology all of which ensured efficiency and quality. We will hire them again."

William R on January 2024

K&K Excavating 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.

"Great company to work with. Our project was completed on time and below estimate. Austin was great to work with. Our demolition and site preparation were done as expected and as quoted. The equipment was modern and equipped with modern technology all of which ensured efficiency and quality. We will hire them again."

William R on January 2024


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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

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32 years of experience

We are 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. 30 + years experience!

"Nasty man. Did half the job then quit. Berated his boy the whole day on the job then ran and quit when he screwed up twice. Tore the hell up out of my yard. Run from this horrible person."

Paul B on August 2025

We are 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. 30 + years experience!

"Nasty man. Did half the job then quit. Berated his boy the whole day on the job then ran and quit when he screwed up twice. Tore the hell up out of my yard. Run from this horrible person."

Paul B on August 2025


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Jordan Lewis

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1 years of experience

I specialize in landscaping services from simple tear out to complete installation.I believe I'm a great candidate due to my experience and attention to detail at each and every job.

I specialize in landscaping services from simple tear out to complete installation.I believe I'm a great candidate due to my experience and attention to detail at each and every job.



Chief Home Services

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Chief Home Services

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7 years of experience

Chief Home Services was first started in Sesser, Illinois about two hours east of Saint Louis. I wanted to continue to expand the business, and now we are looking to relocate to the Metro East area. We offer everything from home maintenance and repairs, remodeling, painting, junk removal, land clearing and demolition. My crews are highly experienced and pride themselves on getting jobs done as quickly, but also safely as possible.

Chief Home Services was first started in Sesser, Illinois about two hours east of Saint Louis. I wanted to continue to expand the business, and now we are looking to relocate to the Metro East area. We offer everything from home maintenance and repairs, remodeling, painting, junk removal, land clearing and demolition. My crews are highly experienced and pride themselves on getting jobs done as quickly, but also safely as possible.


The Southern Trade LLC

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The Southern Trade LLC

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5 years of experience

Hey Yall, I am Jacob Darnell. I founded The Southern Trade in 2020 and have been growing since. We are licensed and insured and will not turn down any work. We do everything from remodeling, handyman, landscaping, roofing, and everything else inbetween. Give a local contractor a chance and you won't be disappointed.

Hey Yall, I am Jacob Darnell. I founded The Southern Trade in 2020 and have been growing since. We are licensed and insured and will not turn down any work. We do everything from remodeling, handyman, landscaping, roofing, and everything else inbetween. Give a local contractor a chance and you won't be disappointed.



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Henard's Refinishing

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Henard's Refinishing

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Hello to keep it short and simple. I come from a background of doing auto body and mechanics on vehicles I still do some very small mechanics on vehicles such as brakes and replacing items. I've been building decks for more than 3 years I have about 3 years of hardscaping and landscaping. I have about 7 years of painting experience. Definitely would call myself a jack of all trades a handyman with a very fine touch

Hello to keep it short and simple. I come from a background of doing auto body and mechanics on vehicles I still do some very small mechanics on vehicles such as brakes and replacing items. I've been building decks for more than 3 years I have about 3 years of hardscaping and landscaping. I have about 7 years of painting experience. Definitely would call myself a jack of all trades a handyman with a very fine touch


Southern IL Excavating

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Southern IL Excavating

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We are a family owned Excavating, Forestry, and Land Management company. Some of our services include Excavating Services, Disaster Debris Clean-Up, Debris Removal, Specialty Demolition, Tree clearing-bush-hogging, Snow Removal, Basements, Swimming Pools, Driveways, And Much More! We understand time is of the essence. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and the speed of the completed projects. This is our 7th year in residential and commercial development. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you on your project.

We are a family owned Excavating, Forestry, and Land Management company. Some of our services include Excavating Services, Disaster Debris Clean-Up, Debris Removal, Specialty Demolition, Tree clearing-bush-hogging, Snow Removal, Basements, Swimming Pools, Driveways, And Much More! We understand time is of the essence. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and the speed of the completed projects. This is our 7th year in residential and commercial development. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you on your project.

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Generally speaking, a retaining wall should be between 3 and 4 feet high, depending on variables such as the wall-building material, the purpose of the retaining wall, and more. If you want your retaining wall to be taller than 4 feet, check with your local building ordinance office for the maximum allotment. You may also need a special permit for retaining walls over 4 feet tall.

Poured concrete is likely the cheapest way to build a retaining wall, as this material costs anywhere from $6 to $8 per square foot. The next best budget-friendly option is to use landscaping timbers. These timbers are great for DIY projects, as they don’t require tools to successfully build a retaining wall. Landscape timber costs around $10 to $14 per square foot. Depending on your chosen garden style, you can also go with natural stones or concrete blocks. Natural stones can be expensive if you buy them, but they’re a lot less costly if you can source them from your property. 

Sand and gravel are two suitable options for filling behind a retaining wall. If you’re building your own retaining wall, you’ll complete this part of the process—known as backfilling—after you finish laying the blocks. Make sure not to skip it—otherwise, you could wind up with drainage issues, which can cause your retaining wall to collapse.

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.  

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.

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