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Ortega's Construction
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Seneca, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

"We’re so glad we contracted with Ortega. They handled all arrangements effectively, guided us through the design work while keeping the job within our budget, prep’ed a challenging plot and delivered a solid patio pitched perfectly and on schedule. I highly recommend Camilo and team."
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Innovation Landscape, Inc.
4.6(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Seneca, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Working with Innovation Landscape, Inc. has been a pleasure, even though I never lifted a finger. Innovation has answered all of my questions and concerns. They are experienced, honest, hardworking people who have made my home so much better. I would definitely use them for future projects."
Stamped Concrete Patio
Brick Paver Front Stoop
Brick Paver Front walkway
Brick Paver Front Stoop2
Colored concrete front walkway

+26

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J an R Masonry
3.3(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Seneca, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Everything went great. Very happy with the seal coating of my driveway. Mag was and is very professional and just an overall great guy. He and his men are great. I will be hiring them again for a future project. Thanks everyone ."
Patios Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Driveways - Asphalt Project

+54

Recommended by75%of homeowners
Southland Masonry, Inc.
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Seneca, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at Southland Masonry, Inc., our company is based on the belief that our customers are the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service possible. No job too big or too small for our experienced team. Please give us a call today!

Response time3 days
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Super junk removal
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Seneca, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We’re a family-owned business called Three Boys Landscaping, proudly serving both residential and commercial clients. With years of hands-on experience, we take pride in providing reliable, honest, and affordable work. Our team is hardworking and dedicated to delivering quality results on every project, big or small. Whether it’s lawn care, clean-ups, planting, or general landscaping, we make sure every job is done right and our customers are satisfied.

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New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Seneca, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

We want to welcome you to Haemker Home Improvement. I have just started my business and I am a locally owned and operated company. I have over 6 years of experience of doing handyman, build and repair all kinds of jobs, as well as 4 years construction in the United States Marine Corps. I specialize in decks, and wood fences as well as drywall and insulation, concrete work, flooring, walls, and ceilings. Your home value is important to me as to you so I promise to respond to your request as soon as I receive it. Give me a call on your deck or fencing job or any other job you have a question on and I will give you an answer you will show everyone you know!

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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.

With foundation walls, the slab on grade and force at the top of the wall is resisted by flooring. With retaining walls, the force at the top of the wall is not resisted.

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. 

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