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Top-Rated Retaining wall installation pros in Lacon - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Rockhard Construction, LLC
Rockhard Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Lacon, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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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Rojas Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance Inc
4.3(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Lacon, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The team at Rojas landscaping did a fantastic job, offered great advice on the paver choice and as soon as the material was there they installed quickly. Great attention to detail, and excellent price I would hire the Rojas team again in a heartbeat"
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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VanOppen Construction LLC
4.3(
6
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Lacon, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Vanoppen Construction has done several jobs for me over the past year and I have been nothing but satisfied! They are friendly and easy to work with. I will continue to use them and highly recommend them to anyone wanting a 100% complete job!"
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Proper design and construction prevent erosion and add structural stability to landscapes.

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.

While vinyl is the least costly material for building a retaining wall, the most cost-effective method is to use wood or concrete blocks for a DIY retaining wall under 2 feet tall. Wood is inexpensive but lasts 20 years or more with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.

Small retaining walls still require a foundation of some kind, typically a concrete footing. This helps to ensure the wall is structurally sound and prevents the ground from shifting over time, especially during those winter freeze/thaw cycles. The footing helps spread the weight of the wall and the load it carries over a larger area of the ground, thus assisting with stability. This is true of small retaining walls, larger rock garden walls, and the like. 

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