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USAB Masonry & Construction LLC
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Dunkirk, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Travis Creek Services
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Dunkirk, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our company takes pride in doing exceptional work, completed in a timely manner. We take every opportunity to complete contracted jobs efficiently and mindful of the clients budget. Travis Creek Services will not take shortcuts. Our equipment is less than a year old, maintained well, and operated by experienced professionals. Our team will be 'on the job' when promised and will stay 'on the job' until its completed.

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Lancons Landscaping & Construction
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Dunkirk, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

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Constellate Corrective Restoration Services LLC
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Dunkirk, IN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Started working construction with an Amish crew around 19 years old building barns for a local lumberyard. Did that for 5 years then went and tried out most of the factory jobs offered in my county. Went back to working with an Amish crew again around30, was primarily building large dairy buildings and got into some residential single family home construction as well as restoration and remodeling. I’m a little bit old school in the sense that I prefer honest, hard work over a quick buck, “half effort”, or any type of hack or scam. There’s not a lot I’d be afraid to take on as far as jobs, but I know my limits and also the limitations set forth by the law. I keep a copy of the 2020 ICC Residential Code Book in my truck with me at all times because I don’t like to be wrong about even the little things when it comes to maintaining code compliance!

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

Poured concrete is often the cheapest material for a retaining wall, costing around $6 to $8 per square foot. Other budget-friendly options include vinyl and landscaping timbers, which range from $10 to $15 per square foot; landscaping timbers are particularly well-suited for DIY projects. Untreated timber and railroad ties are a step up in price, starting at $15 to $25 per square foot. Natural stones can also be a cost-effective choice if you can source them from your own property, but they can be expensive to purchase. High-end materials like steel are typically the most expensive but offer superior durability and aesthetics.

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.

Yes, to build a retaining wall, a permit is required. Similarly, any repairs or modifications to an existing retaining wall require permits. If the planned wall measures higher than 4 feet, most municipalities require designs and permits come through a licensed engineer. In some locations, if the wall is shorter than 4 feet, a permit may not be required. For the requirements in your area, contact your local government.

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