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Avatar for Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds
Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Newark, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Warranties offered

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"We have hired Aerate 1 several times and have always been thrilled with their work. They planted a tree and provided pruning after the tree matured. They surrounded our above ground pool with drainage covered by pea gravel inside brick, and installed a paver walkway to the pool's heater. They landscaped the front and side with mulch inside brick. Every time they do work they make the site look better than when they arrived, even in areas only slightly impacted by their work. I highly recommend their company due to their excellent work and commitment to keeping their promises about when and what will be done!"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Golden Willow Landscaping
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Newark, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Indie and his crew did an excellent job with spring clean up, aerating, detaching and edging of our flowers beds. He also installed a backyard drain for us two years ago. He is always professional and shows up when he says he is going to. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a landscaper."
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist Top & Copthorne Mixed Sold
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Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Masonry Doctors
4.3(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Newark, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Removed and existing cement patio and replaced it. Rolando and his team did a fantastic job. They take a creative approach to assisting with realizing your design vision. They are extremely professional and hard workers. They exceeded my expectations. Alex was diligent in securing permit approval. Will use them again."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Innovation Landscape, Inc.
4.6(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Newark, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"HIghly skilled employees very polite and responsive to questions and concerns. I am a first time home buyer and had no experience on how to hire or get the work done when it came to the outside of my house. I was refer to this company by a friend and no regrets on hiring them. They installed a fire pit as well as a black stone patio, work looks great and can't wait to start enjoying my fire pit."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
24 7 Home Improvements
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Newark, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and  customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is  our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete  customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order  to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take  great care to work and communicate with every customer in a  professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and  quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time5 hrs
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

Most railroad tie retaining walls have a life span of 20 to 30 years, though you may need to replace your wall sooner if it’s repeatedly exposed to heavy rain, runoff, and excess moisture. Railroad ties are typically treated with creosote, which makes them much more durable than untreated wood. Though they last longer, they don’t last forever. For the most longevity, make sure your retaining wall has a sturdy base and steel reinforcements. You should also install drainage to direct water away from the wall.

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. 

Yes, you can use cinder blocks for many purposes, including retaining walls, foundations, garage walls, and fences. Building a cinder block retaining wall costs between $60 and $200 per linear foot, including materials and professional labor. For a 30-foot-long retaining wall, the cost ranges from $1,800 to $6,000.

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