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Rockhard Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Lacon, IL and surrounding areas

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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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J an R Masonry
3.3(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Lacon, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"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 ."
Patios Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Driveways - Asphalt Project

+54

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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L & Q LANDSCAPING-CONSTRUCTION, LLC
3.4(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Lacon, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent results, speedy completion in one day for a living room and stairwell. We highly recommend them for painting your home. Thanks L Q for your excellent work."
Brick Patio
Concrete
Rock and Stone
Rubber Mulch
Brick and Stone

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Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
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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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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