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Life Outdoors
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

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"George has completed multiple projects for us - large and small. From a large retaining wall with firepit patio, to landscape lighting, to planting trees and shrubs, to spring maintenance and mulch refresh. He is always professional and responds promptly to messages. His work is high quality as he places great value on customer satisfaction. We will continue to call on George for our ongoing landscape projects and help with our woodland restoration work."
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+55

Recommended by76%of homeowners
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UTRERA LANDSCAPING LLC
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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UTRERA LANDSCAPING is a family-owned and operated landscaping, hardscaping, and concrete company dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces with craftsmanship, care, and commitment. With deep roots in our community, we bring decades of hands-on experience and a personal touch to every project whether itÂ’s designing a lush, functional landscape, installing beautiful and durable hardscape features, or pouring high-quality concrete that stands the test of time. We specialize in a full range of residential and commercial services, including landscape design and maintenance, paver patios and walkways, retaining walls, driveways, decorative concrete, stamped concrete, and more.

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Recommended by9%of homeowners
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VMK Remodeling
4.2(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very pleased with the quality of the kitchen cabinet installation. Company we contacted with for counter tops also commented on the quality of their work. Customer service was excellent. They arrived as scheduled and quickly responded to messages. Work was done well and on time."
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Top Turf
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Luke did a fantastic job! He was responsive from responding to my request for a quote, thru answering all my questions, to keeping me updated on the project! He was kind & courteous throughout the project! Job well done!!! Thank you!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Pfeil Landscaping, Inc.
3.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff was 100% professional during this whole experience. From reaching out for the job, to listening to my every demand and ensuring we were on the same page, to organizing contracted out work to scheduling with me as well. He stayed in constant contact throughout the whole process and ensured I was happy with each and every step. He even laid down extra soil and planted seed when he didnt need to. To say that Jeff made this experience easy is an understatement. I hate hiring contractors but Jeff was great. I whole heartedly endorse him for any job you might have now or in the future."
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Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Legendary Landscapes & Lawn Services
3.2(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Workmanship is excellent. In fact, they are doing additional work for me, my neighbor has also hired them to do landscaping for them. Job well done. Highly recommend. Dora B."
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

To maintain the integrity of your landscape, a retaining wall must be installed if the slope of the angle exceeds 35 degrees. The lean of the wall must be 1 inch per 12 inches in height to disperse the weight of the soil uniformly and guarantee the correct drainage of the soil.

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.

There are contractors specifically trained in the design and construction of retaining walls. Retaining wall contractors are skilled at dealing with the soil on your property and assessing what kind of drainage should be installed. They will recommend the best materials to use for the project and can handle the processing of permits by local authorities.

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.

Costs range from $5,000 to $15,000, depending on size, material, and design complexity.

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