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Avatar for Tri-State Land Services & Construction Company, LLC
Tri-State Land Services & Construction Company, LLC
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mendon, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional company, honest and accurate quote. Jacob keep me updated on the status of the project, and it was completed on time as promised. Fantastic fence. Respectful of my property and neighbors as he had to remove old chain link, and then install new wood one. Would recommend this company and will use for future projects."
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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B&B Restoration
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mendon, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

B&B Restoration takes pride in doing the job right! Whether its small repair work or custom remodels, we can handle any task with ease. We stand committed to getting the job done with highest quality workmanship a priority. The Chenault Family has been providing top quality work for homeowners and businesses for over 35 years. We pride ourselves also on the quality & reliability of our work & feel that open communication with the homeowner is the best way to exceed your expectations. Call us today with your next project!

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First Line Construction & Masonry
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mendon, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

First Line Construction &Roofi is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

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.

Generally speaking, a retaining wall should be between 3 and 4 feet high, depending on variables such as the wall-building material, the purpose of the retaining wall, and more. If you want your retaining wall to be taller than 4 feet, check with your local building ordinance office for the maximum allotment. You may also need a special permit for retaining walls over 4 feet tall.

Each design is different, so we can’t say definitively if you’ll need a dedicated drainage system in place for a two-foot retaining wall. However, you can likely skip the drainage, as this project is typically served for walls that are 4 feet tall or more. Even with a relatively low wall, consider drainage if you are building on top of clay or poor-draining soil types or if there are buried water sources nearby, like a well used for other outdoor garden projects.

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