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S&N Construction
3.8(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Prophetstown, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The customer service with them is really great and i have sued them for several years. They complete the work you wanted how you wanted. They put you first and make sure the project is how you want it."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ruben's Concrete
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Prophetstown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Eaton river rock and mulching
4.4(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Prophetstown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good work!!! He came over sized up job and came the next day started installing river rock and got the job done in half the time I expected. If you are looking for a affordable company definitely hire Eaton river rock and mulching"
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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SAH Construction
5.0(
2
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Prophetstown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Scott did a great job. The lions share of the work was a new poor in a garage that was dirt and pea gravel. It wasn't easy working in the smaller garage with a low roof. Other work was an alleyway between that garage and my main garage along with a landing from my main garage and having to match up to the ramp up to house along with driveway pavement. So three different levels to match up to and Scott did a great job."
Response time10 hrs
Wainwrights Construction
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Prophetstown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Have Pics \nWainwrights construction llc, 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 FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Through proper drainage solutions and compacting the foundation soil.

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.

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. 

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.

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