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RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Pecatonica, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They did an excellent job cutting and patching the asphalt around our minestrone landscaping walls and bluestone pavers that when they end are flush with the asphalt"
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Response time5 days
Response rate100%
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Gilberto Masonry
4.2(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Pecatonica, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Customers say: Quick response

"Great job on replacing one retaining wall and redoing another. Very professional, excellent communication. Cleaned up each night. Crew was courteous and friendly. If you want retaining wall that looks great and will last, these are the guys for you."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
HC Concrete Construction LLC
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Pecatonica, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

HC Concrete Construction is proud to be locally owned and operated for prompt response to your needs. We’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 10 years of industry experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

They prevent soil erosion, add flat space, and enhance property aesthetics.

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.

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, to build a retaining wall, a permit is required. Similarly, any repairs or modifications to an existing retaining wall require permits. If the planned wall measures higher than 4 feet, most municipalities require designs and permits come through a licensed engineer. In some locations, if the wall is shorter than 4 feet, a permit may not be required. For the requirements in your area, contact your local government.

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.

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