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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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G&A Asphalt

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G&A Asphalt

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15 years of experience

G&A Asphalt, based in Sandoval, IL, is the premium choice for all your asphalt needs in the surrounding areas. Specializing in expert services like gravel asphalt, seal coating, chip and fill, crack repair, patching, residential and commercial grading, and leveling, we offer free estimates to provide you with the best solutions tailored to your project. Trust G&A Asphalt for top-notch quality and professional service that exceeds expectations every time.

G&A Asphalt, based in Sandoval, IL, is the premium choice for all your asphalt needs in the surrounding areas. Specializing in expert services like gravel asphalt, seal coating, chip and fill, crack repair, patching, residential and commercial grading, and leveling, we offer free estimates to provide you with the best solutions tailored to your project. Trust G&A Asphalt for top-notch quality and professional service that exceeds expectations every time.




Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work.


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.


C&M Lawn Solutions

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C&M Lawn Solutions

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We here at C&M Lawn Solutions strive to give you the best service we can possibly provide. We range in services from lawn mowing, weed trimming, and clean-up, to fresh landscape around your home or business. We can also get rid of that old outdated landscape causing an eyesore around the neighborhood! From the sidewalk to the front door, we got you covered!

We here at C&M Lawn Solutions strive to give you the best service we can possibly provide. We range in services from lawn mowing, weed trimming, and clean-up, to fresh landscape around your home or business. We can also get rid of that old outdated landscape causing an eyesore around the neighborhood! From the sidewalk to the front door, we got you covered!


Terrascape

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Terrascape

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28 years of experience

Terrascape is family owned and operated with over 25 years in the landscaping business. We offer services including all aspects of residential and commercial landscaping as well as outdoor lighting, irrigation and patio construction.

Terrascape is family owned and operated with over 25 years in the landscaping business. We offer services including all aspects of residential and commercial landscaping as well as outdoor lighting, irrigation and patio construction.


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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.

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.

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.

Most retaining wall installations can be finished in one to three weeks, but the timeline varies based on factors like wall size and material. The local climate and major weather events, such as storms or flooding, can also extend the project's timeline, as can any holds ups in the permitting process.

Even if you think you know how to build a retaining wall theoretically, doing the actual work is a completely different story. There are lots of nuances in building retaining walls, and the slightest oversight can compromise their integrity. Therefore, we recommend you hire a pro to build, repair, or replace retaining walls.

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