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Stanley's Home Improvement
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Salem, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was apparent they were very skilled. They quickly dropped the huge limbs without a scratch on the house, fence or sheds surrounding the tree. They arrived on time and cleaned the area to my satisfaction before leaving. And they were competetively priced! I can't say enough good things about this company."
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TS Tedrick Home Improvement
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Salem, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

TS Tedrick Home Improvement a locally owned, full service contractor with 11 years of experience providing high quality service to home owners in Effingham and surrounding counties. We specialize in prompt & courteous service, along with competitive prices. We care about each individual by meeting his or her specific needs. We strive to make you a repeat customer. We offer a variety of services, which include concrete driveways, walks, patios and pool decks. In addition, we install retaining walls, siding, fences, cabinets, and countertops. We also do remodels and renovation of kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and garages. Call us today to make your custom dreams come true.

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Retaining Wall Installers FAQs, answered by experts

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.

DIY is possible for small projects. Professional installation ensures structural integrity and durability for larger walls.

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.

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.  

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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