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Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Catlin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roger is a great guy and his crew did a wonderful job remediating our flooding issues by putting in drainage systems that divert water around our house for some very serious flooding issues. They also installed a sidewalk to divert water and a drainage system under the sidewalk. They worked very hard and they were very courteous and kind."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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L&R Excavation
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Catlin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Offers commercial services

"I needed my garage torn down a removal if it. They were very efficient and cleaned the site perfectly. I'm very pleased. Very friendly staff and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them."
Site prep
Site prep
Drainage Ditch repair
Drainage Ditch repair
Drainage Ditch repair

+7

37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BMC Construction
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Catlin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"BMC built a beautiful shadowbox privacy fence for us on time & budget. The crew was amazing & polite. The job was done so professionally that I asked them to also replace some concrete sidewalks too & they did an an amazing job with that as well! We are beyond pleased with the work that was performed & will definitely have them back if we need something in the future."
Concrete Driveway
Concrete projects
Concrete projects
Concrete projects
back porch

+71

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling
5.0(
8
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Catlin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very pleased, I will definitely use their services again. They are quick to respond and get your work scheduled, show up promptly, do the work quickly and efficiently and leave everything pristine when finished. Very glad I found them!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Stanley's Home Improvement
3.3(
12
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Catlin, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was apparent they were very skilled. They quickly dropped the huge limbs without a scratch on the house, fence or sheds surrounding the tree. They arrived on time and cleaned the area to my satisfaction before leaving. And they were competetively priced! I can't say enough good things about this company."
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+8

Recommended by77%of homeowners
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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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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