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

Serving Lacon, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

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

Serving Lacon, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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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(
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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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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

To maintain the integrity of your landscape, a retaining wall must be installed if the slope of the angle exceeds 35 degrees. The lean of the wall must be 1 inch per 12 inches in height to disperse the weight of the soil uniformly and guarantee the correct drainage of the soil.

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.

Even if you think you know how to build a retaining wall theoretically, doing the actual work is a completely different story. There are lots of nuances in building retaining walls, and the slightest oversight can compromise their integrity. Therefore, we recommend you hire a pro to build, repair, or replace retaining walls.

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

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