What is the best material to fill behind a retaining wall?

• <div><p>Sand and gravel are two suitable options for filling behind a retaining wall. If you’re building your own retaining wall, you’ll complete this part of the process—known as backfilling—after you finish laying the blocks. Make sure not to skip it—otherwise, you could wind up with drainage issues, which can cause your retaining wall to collapse.</p></div>

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Q: How long does a retaining wall last?

• <div><p>The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its particular material, whether it was properly installed, how well it&rsquo;s maintained, and your local climate. Concrete, stone, and brick retaining walls last the longest, with concrete lasting between 50 and 100 years on average. Brick tends to last the longest, with a minimum of one century, under the right conditions. </p><p>Timber retaining walls can start to deteriorate at 20 years, depending on the wood quality, but in the best case, they can last 40 years. Pressure-treated wood retaining walls last 30 years on average.</p></div>

Q: What does rebar do?

• <div><p>Rebar is a steel support that goes inside concrete to prevent structural damage over time. Concrete is susceptible to impact, weight, and tension. By inserting rebar into the concrete during the installation, you can help extend its lifespan and avoid hazardous situations where the foundation of your home gives way to tensile forces.</p></div>

Q: Can I build a retaining wall myself?

• <div><p>Even if you think you know <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-build-a-retaining-wall.htm">how to build a retaining wall</a> theoretically, doing the actual work is a completely different story. There are lots of nuances in building retaining walls, and the slightest oversight can compromise their integrity. Therefore, we recommend you hire a pro to build, repair, or replace retaining walls.</p></div>

Q: How tall can a railroad tie wall be?

• <div><p>Generally, a railroad tie retaining wall consisting of a single line of ties should be between <b>3 and 4 feet tall</b>&mdash;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&rsquo;s holding back.</p></div>

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Very professional, Andrew and Justin were great. They were very helpful and patient with us. They had a quick turnaround time. The installers did crew was amazing and did a great job!!!
Perfection Metal Roofing, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2019
The process went well. The workers explained the amount of work required to get the walls in our older home shimmed to accommodate the required flat surface for the shower surround. Once that process was completed the rest of the work seemed to speed up. They asked specifically where the grab...
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Reviewed in July 2018
Needed a new water heater. Good job on the installation and fair pricing. Will use them again!
CAMERON PLUMBING INC
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Reviewed in April 2017
Rodrigo and Eddyn were incredibly thorough and careful in measuring and installing the new lights. They arrived precisely on time, took the time they needed to complete the job, and did incredibly high quality work. They were very careful not to make unnecessary holes in my ceiling and did an...
T&D Electrical LLC
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Reviewed in November 2016
In general, everything went well - until I discovered a leak from one of the newly installed valves. It was replaced the same day I called, but was told it had not been installed properly the first time. Still, they made it right, but it was an inconvenience to have to work around their schedule...
John & John Associates Inc
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Reviewed in May 2016
HELIVIE AND SONS IS A FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS. THEY DRILLED A 160 FOOT WELL, INSTALLED THE PUMP, AND PLUMBED TO MY HOUSE ALL IN ONE DAY. THEIR CHARGE WAS EVEN $250 LESS THAN THEIR ESTIMATE. THEIR ESTIMATE WAS OVER $4000 LESS THAN THE OTHER COMPANIES I CALLED. I WOULD RECOMMEND...
Helvie & Sons Inc
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Reviewed in July 2014
No other outlets in the home were experiencing water flow issues. We had attempted to replace the cartridge valve ourselves, which resulted in a stripped out set screw in the shower handle. So, the first thing he had to do was clean up our mess. Upon investigation, the valve wasn't the problem,...
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Reviewed in December 2013
Framed a new opening in a basement wall for steel french door and then installed the door. Excellent work and very helpful as well a good price. Contemplating using them again for the next job if the price is right.
West Central Contracting
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Reviewed in June 2013
They were very good, they stuck to the job, and they had done a good job. We haven't had any problems with it since it was installed. For price, they were comparable because we had 3 estimates.
ReNew Services Inc
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Reviewed in November 2011
Excellent job! Would definitely use again. Sean is honest and professional which unfortunately is very rare in this day and age. He replaced my bent track and installed a metal bar on the top of my garage door so it wouldn't sag in the center. My door works better than ever. Thanks!!!!! A+++
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