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Avatar for Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds
Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds
4.6(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"We have hired Aerate 1 several times and have always been thrilled with their work. They planted a tree and provided pruning after the tree matured. They surrounded our above ground pool with drainage covered by pea gravel inside brick, and installed a paver walkway to the pool's heater. They landscaped the front and side with mulch inside brick. Every time they do work they make the site look better than when they arrived, even in areas only slightly impacted by their work. I highly recommend their company due to their excellent work and commitment to keeping their promises about when and what will be done!"
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for J & P Brothers Landscaping
J & P Brothers Landscaping
4.9(
44
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"J&P was great to work with. Juan was very responsive to my emails and all my questions. He made good recommendations to improve our landscaping but wasn’t pushy. He got us on the schedule quickly, and the work was done promptly. In three days they had installed a new brick paver wall, completely reset and properly leveled our paver patio, trimmed/cleaned up all planting beds and put down new mulch. They even built a small pathway in our garden with our leftover brick. His team was professional and quick! Pricing was competitive. We have had several complements from the neighbors already - thanks J&P!"
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+50

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green City Gardens
4.7(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"We recently hired Green City Gardens for a landscaping project and we couldn't be happier with the results! JD's knowledge about plants and design is so impressive. He took the time to listen to our vision and made excellent recommendations based on our layout, local climate, and soil conditions. JD and his team's attention to detail was also impeccable. They were incredibly thorough in every aspect of the project, from preparing the soil to ensuring proper drainage. They worked efficiently but took the time needed to get everything just right. I especially appreciated how they kept the workspace clean and organized throughout. In addition to their technical skills, their customer service was outstanding. They communicated clearly, kept us informed about progress, and were always open to our input. I felt like they truly cared about making sure we were happy with the final product—and we absolutely are! If you're looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and skilled landscaper that is in a class of their own, I highly recommend JD at Green City Gardens. He transformed our outdoor space into something beautiful, and we couldn't be happier!"
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Design

+18

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Fern's Landscaping & Design
Fern's Landscaping & Design
4.4(
36
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our natural stone retaining wall was failing due to improper initial installation by the original contractor several years ago. Brian and Luis came in and totally rebuilt the wall properly with the correct base and drainage to insure a long lasting product. The team arrived as scheduled and completed the work within the timeframe given. We couldn't be happier with the result!"
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Batavia's project
front yard renovation
front yard renovation
Plant design

+36

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc
Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc
4.4(
36
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are extremely happy with the quality and artistry of the landscaping! Unlike a previous company we hired for landscaping, Midwest put in larger bushes and denser landscaping right off the bat, so it looked great right away! They made wonderful choices of flowers and plants. They exceeded our expectations with the quantity and quality of their landscaping. When they came back to prune and do maintenance and mulching, they did a wonderful job again. We highly recommend them!"
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+16

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING
RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING
4.0(
53
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I recently had a concrete patio, steps, and a shed pad installed and couldn’t be happier with the result. From start to finish, the team was prompt and professional, showing up on time and ready to work. Their communication was excellent—we always knew what to expect and when. Once they got started, the crew worked quickly and efficiently, finishing the job in far less time than I expected without cutting corners on quality. The pricing was also very competitive compared to other quotes I received. Overall, I am very pleased with the results and would absolutely use them again for future project. My neighbor already asked for their number lol."
Concrete Driveways Project
Masonry Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Rentals - Equipment Project

+46

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Eagle Crest Landscaping & AG Concrete Services, LLC
Eagle Crest Landscaping & AG Concrete Services, LLC
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Eagle Crest is wonderful! They gave us a fair price for the work we wanted done, arrived when promised, completed the work, and cleaned up after themselves. They repaired our sidewalk and replaced a crumbing stairway with a new concrete one and added a beautiful wooden handrail. They were professional, friendly, and did a great job! They offer several services so we will definitely be using them for other project in the future. I have no hesitation in recommending them to family, friends and neighbors. This is a great company so do yourself a favor, look them up, and use them for your next project! Thank you, Eagle Crest, for the very professional work you did. I would upload pictures but I'm not good with doing some computer things."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
Avatar for Golden Willow Landscaping
Golden Willow Landscaping
4.8(
11
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Indy & his men were just wonderful, did outstanding work on our patio, sidewalk, stoop & around our trees. We felt they were a great value for the money. They completed the job on time & within the estimate. Indy is very easy & fair to work with & I'd hire him for a 2nd job without fail."
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist Top & Copthorne Mixed Sold
Sidewalk Before Installation
After Installation

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Plantz Construction
Plantz Construction
5.0(
5
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The tear down and rebuild was fast. He came and provided an excellent quote, found the right kind of material that should have been used and rebuilt the wall after the huge rain storms caused it to bow out. Will be using him to redo my backyard deck into a paver patio."
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+3

Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, 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.

Through proper drainage solutions and compacting the foundation soil.

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

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.

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.  

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