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

Serving Plano, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"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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J & P Brothers Landscaping
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Plano, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"J&P was great to work with. Juan was very responsive to my emails and all my questions. He made good recommendations to improve our landscaping but wasn’t pushy. He got us on the schedule quickly, and the work was done promptly. In three days they had installed a new brick paver wall, completely reset and properly leveled our paver patio, trimmed/cleaned up all planting beds and put down new mulch. They even built a small pathway in our garden with our leftover brick. His team was professional and quick! Pricing was competitive. We have had several complements from the neighbors already - thanks J&P!"
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+50

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Four Brothers Landscaping
4.8(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Plano, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very satisfied. We needed a low, brick retaining wall to be rebuilt after damage from several cold winters. Promptly responded to our request for quote. Ignacio and Kevin understood what we wanted done and the rebuild of the wall was beyond our expectations. Highly recommended."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Golden Willow Landscaping
4.8(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Plano, 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."
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Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist Top & Copthorne Mixed Sold
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+14

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Masonry Doctors
4.3(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Plano, 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
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its material, installation quality, maintenance, and local climate, with an average range of 20 to 100 years. Retaining walls made from durable materials like concrete, stone, and brick generally last a minimum of 50 years. Concrete walls typically last between 50 and 100 years, while brick can last for over a century in ideal conditions. Timber retaining walls can last from 20 to 40 years, depending on the wood quality, and pressure-treated wood walls average around 30 years. It is important to note that a retaining wall can fail prematurely if it was poorly constructed, for example, with inefficient footings or without necessary rebar reinforcements.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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