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Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Rantoul, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roger is a great guy and his crew did a wonderful job remediating our flooding issues by putting in drainage systems that divert water around our house for some very serious flooding issues. They also installed a sidewalk to divert water and a drainage system under the sidewalk. They worked very hard and they were very courteous and kind."
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Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Rantoul, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very pleased, I will definitely use their services again. They are quick to respond and get your work scheduled, show up promptly, do the work quickly and efficiently and leave everything pristine when finished. Very glad I found them!"
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Response time2 days
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All Creation Landscapes
4.1(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Rantoul, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The workers were professional and friendly. They worked hard using their time effectively. The project was finished in the projected time frame. Alan was friendly and aimed to please.I highly recommend this company and have already referred them to several friends."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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John Litchfield Concrete
2.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Rantoul, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very nice guy, always making sure we know what is going on and if any changes need to be done.. Very professional on his work. Highly recommend him.."
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Response time1 day
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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.

Generally, a railroad tie retaining wall consisting of a single line of ties should be between 3 and 4 feet tall—and the height often tops out at around 6 feet. You can go taller, but you may need additional footings and reinforcements, including a second layer of railroad ties to support the added weight of the soil it’s holding back.

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.

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.  

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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