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Top-Rated Retaining wall installation pros in Tilton - Updated Nov 2026

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

Serving Tilton, 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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Recommended by63%of homeowners
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BMC Construction
4.9(
15
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Tilton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a complete tear down of an old deck, plus a new construction of a new deck with a pergola. All of the work was completed within 8 days. This father and son duo are extremely hard-working, respectful, and trustworthy. I highly recommend them!"
Concrete Driveway
Concrete projects
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Concrete projects
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+71

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling
Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling
5.0(
8
)
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Tilton, 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
Response rate100%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers FAQs, 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.

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its material, installation quality, maintenance, and local climate, with an average range of 20 to 100 years. Retaining walls made from durable materials like concrete, stone, and brick generally last a minimum of 50 years. Concrete walls typically last between 50 and 100 years, while brick can last for over a century in ideal conditions. Timber retaining walls can last from 20 to 40 years, depending on the wood quality, and pressure-treated wood walls average around 30 years. It is important to note that a retaining wall can fail prematurely if it was poorly constructed, for example, with inefficient footings or without necessary rebar reinforcements.

Costs depend on material type, labor rates, and additional features like decorative finishes or reinforcement.

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.

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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