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Top Turf
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"Luke did a fantastic job! He was responsive from responding to my request for a quote, thru answering all my questions, to keeping me updated on the project! He was kind & courteous throughout the project! Job well done!!! Thank you!"
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Response time2 days
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Martinez Concrete Llc
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We found Martinez Concrete by chance on Facebook while looking for someone to repair the concrete around our pool and driveway, and we?re so glad we did! We had contacted a couple of other companies, but one gave us a high estimate with a ?take it or leave it? attitude, and another was slow to respond. Martinez and his wife came out the same evening we contacted them and provided an estimate the next day. Now that?s service! We explained that our new fence was scheduled to go in the following week, and we wanted the demolition completed beforehand to avoid damaging it. Their crew showed up Saturday AND Sunday?yes, Sunday!?to get it done. That allowed the fence installers to complete their work, and Martinez returned afterward to pour the concrete. Like many projects, ours started small, but we kept adding to it because we were so impressed with the quality of their work. Before we knew it, we needed a concrete pump truck! The pictures don?t do it justice, and we haven?t even had i"
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Jared H.
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carmi, IL and surrounding areas

Hardworking and reliable very skilled J.OA.T. Specialize in privacy fences and hard scrapes. Walkways, sidewalks wood fencing and decks with a wide range of skills to suit your needs to always have end results to make my customers satisfied so that I can maintain a consistent business relationship with repeat customers for repeat business. Yes at the moment I have only myself I have learned in the past having a crew of several workers can be good and bad. Relying on there skill and there passion to complete a job at its fullest potential usually ends with better results knowing I am the only one putting my skill and trade toward an end result\nI know my customers will love and appreciate as much as I do. At the end of the day my customers are my priority I want my customers to be awed in the the work I do and the vision they give me. I am currently serving the tristate area looking to expand eventually but for now I am focused on customer satisfaction while expanding.

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Retaining Wall Installers FAQs, answered by experts

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its material, installation quality, maintenance, and local climate, with an average range of 20 to 100 years. Retaining walls made from durable materials like concrete, stone, and brick generally last a minimum of 50 years. Concrete walls typically last between 50 and 100 years, while brick can last for over a century in ideal conditions. Timber retaining walls can last from 20 to 40 years, depending on the wood quality, and pressure-treated wood walls average around 30 years. It is important to note that a retaining wall can fail prematurely if it was poorly constructed, for example, with inefficient footings or without necessary rebar reinforcements.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

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.

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.

Costs range from $5,000 to $15,000, depending on size, material, and design complexity.

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