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Philpott Concrete and Excavating
4.7(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Overtasked - seeing residual after affects not in their favor. Not a great job"
Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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TS Tedrick Home Improvement
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

TS Tedrick Home Improvement a locally owned, full service contractor with 11 years of experience providing high quality service to home owners in Effingham and surrounding counties. We specialize in prompt & courteous service, along with competitive prices. We care about each individual by meeting his or her specific needs. We strive to make you a repeat customer. We offer a variety of services, which include concrete driveways, walks, patios and pool decks. In addition, we install retaining walls, siding, fences, cabinets, and countertops. We also do remodels and renovation of kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and garages. Call us today to make your custom dreams come true.

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Retaining Wall Installers FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.  

They prevent soil erosion, add flat space, and enhance property aesthetics.

With foundation walls, the slab on grade and force at the top of the wall is resisted by flooring. With retaining walls, the force at the top of the wall is not resisted.

Yes, you can use cinder blocks for many purposes, including retaining walls, foundations, garage walls, and fences. Building a cinder block retaining wall costs between $60 and $200 per linear foot, including materials and professional labor. For a 30-foot-long retaining wall, the cost ranges from $1,800 to $6,000.

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