Best retaining wall installation pros near Manhattan, IL

"November 13 2025 I hired Elite & Elevated Construction & Excavation to complete excavation, footings, and foundation work for a large project I was working on. I invested about $55,000 in the project, and I couldn?t be happier with the results. The job was completed perfectly and on time, even though the weather conditions were terrible. We had snow, rain, and freezing temperatures, but nothing stopped Mario and his crew. They showed up every day, worked efficiently, and stayed committed to getting the job done right and fast. I truly appreciate their dedication because I needed the work completed quickly, and despite the weather challenges, they delivered exactly what they promised. Professional, reliable, and hardworking team. I would definitely recommend Elite & Elevated Construction & Excavation, and I will absolutely hire them again to install my concrete driveway in the future"

As a Licensed General Contractor & Masonry Specialist, with a focus on precision and structural integrity, I provide specialized masonry and restoration services designed to protect your investment. Whether it is a historic restoration or a modern repair, I combine technical expertise with high-quality craftsmanship to ensure your building stands the test of time.\nOur Core Services:\n• Masonry & Tuckpointing: Expert brick and stone repair, chimney rebuilding, and precision mortar matching.\n• Foundation & Waterproofing: Comprehensive crack repair and moisture barriers to keep your structure stable and dry.\n• Demolition: Safe, controlled deconstruction and site preparation for any renovation project.\n• Safety First: I am an EPA-certified Lead Renovator, ensuring all work on older properties is handled safely and legally.

Hello! We’re SS Construction, a trusted masonry company dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and reliable service on every project. With years of experience in brickwork, stonework, concrete, and repair, we take pride in building strong, beautiful, and long-lasting results for our customers. Whether you need new construction, restoration, or custom masonry design, we handle each job with attention to detail and professionalism.\n\nOur goal is simple — to exceed your expectations with honest communication, fair pricing, and quality work that stands the test of time. No project is too big or too small — we treat every client like family. Contact us today to bring your vision to life!

"Roger was very helpful in helping us further the designs that we already had in mind. After signing the contract they started work 3 weeks later. It took 6 days for work to be completed. His crew was very hard working, always cleaned everything up and was always courteous. Roger came by everyday to see how things were progressing and to answer any questions that we had. Plans had to be changed due to something beyond their control and Roger made a suggestion to add a sitting wall to our fire pit, which we are very happy with and added to the beauty of the fire pit and our backyard. We have had so many compliments on our yard from neighbors and people just passing by. Our yard has definite curb appeal and we owe Brick Creations all the credit. We would recommend this company to anyone and have made several referrals to people impressed with our yard. We plan on having them come back every year to do maintenance on the edging and mulch and every 3 years to maintain our paver sidewalk and patio with sand."

"I contacted Naper Lawn Works and they responded in a timely manner with an appointment.  They provided us with a landscape design and irrigation layout.  It turned out to be a very beautiful landscape with irrigation.   The total job was completed in a timely and professional manner.  We do receive alot of complements from friends and family.
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"While it took quite a lot of effort on our part to finalize the colors, pattern, etc, once scheduled, the crew promptly showed up every morning on the job, worked with the village inspector to ensure the base and landing step construction met local codes and best practices (village required a deeper base than originally laid by the crew).  They worked quickly and with as little disruption and as cleanly as can be expected.  
After the first winter, there was some settling along the house due to filling in a window well done by another contractor.  I called Maria and she came out, took a look, and sent her crew out to re-lay the area and backfill to make things right at no additional cost.
Overall, we are very happy with the end product and would recommend working with Maria and crew as long as you have a pretty decent idea of what you want in terms of design.
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"Green T showed up on time and the gentleman explained everything he was going to do and asked if I had any questions. He went to work and did a wonderful job. I certainly recommend Green T, for Wood floors."

"Everything went smoothly with Sunnyview. First, they installed sod for me. A few years later it was rubber mulch. Each time Juan was professional and responsive."

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They have been working with us for the last three years and they are still doing more work. They put the bay window in last fall. They are not cheap. Their quality is very good. They are here earlier than I anticipate. The job they did on the storm doors was really good, but they are starting to rust a little bit and it is only a year. He looked at them and he is going to see what he can do with them.  

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"Ben Arrived promptly and put a lot of thought into brick and concrete repairs needed. His suggestions to me were posed as if he were the owner. His quote was quick and very reasonable.The work was completed quickly and his quality was top notch. He even took care of some extras. I will definitely use him for future projects. It is obvious he takes pride in his work."