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Rockhard Construction, LLC
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Henry, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"He does really good work. Even before he started with this name, he did some pads for me and did great work. I trust him. I have never had a complaint or any issues with him in the past."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J an R Masonry
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Henry, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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"Everything went great. Very happy with the seal coating of my driveway. Mag was and is very professional and just an overall great guy. He and his men are great. I will be hiring them again for a future project. Thanks everyone ."
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Performance Contracting & Home Improvement
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Henry, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

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Serving Knox, McLean, Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties, Performance Contracting & Home Improvement will take care of your remodeling needs. We have been providing excellent service since 1989 while continuing to keep quality customer care a top priority. As a family-owned and operated business, we rely on word-of-mouth as our principal source of advertisement, and we look forward to adding you to our long list of satisfied customers.

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Sand and gravel are two suitable options for filling behind a retaining wall. If you’re building your own retaining wall, you’ll complete this part of the process—known as backfilling—after you finish laying the blocks. Make sure not to skip it—otherwise, you could wind up with drainage issues, which can cause your retaining wall to collapse.

If you don’t backfill a retaining wall—either at all or adequately enough—the wall won’t drain well, and water will be able to pass through it. Poor drainage will lead to a warped wall or a buildup of hydrostatic pressure, which can eventually collapse your retaining wall. If you have particularly sloped land, consult a structural engineer to ensure your hardscaping is adding value to your home.

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.

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.

Costs depend on material type, labor rates, and additional features like decorative finishes or reinforcement.

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