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Hilarios Construction
4.8(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Great work from beginning to end. The crew was professional, courteous and paid close attention to detail. The retaining wall turned out great and they made sure to clean up the entire work area before leaving."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MasonWorks LLC
4.7(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used Mason Works on a previous project in 2017 (new stone wall and front step repair) and was very happy with their work. This project was to replace driveway including matching previous stone wall, add granite curbing to right side and complete replacement of existing asphalt. Stone wall is great, granite curbing is great but does not fully match in size or color (they explained that this is typical when ordering granite) and driveway really is just OK. They use a more course asphalt mi than you'd typically see and they explained that it lasts longer. My issues with driveway: • Driveway not evenly smooth, quite a few rougher spots • Section on side of driveway that you can see it's not evenly rolled • They said to wait 5 days to park on it and I waited 3 weeks instead but there are several tire marks already from parking on it"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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SRS Construction & Landscape
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Silvio's team did a great job re-laying my bluestone patio and building several retaining walls in the yard. He was very responsive to make sure the work was done to my liking and his crew members were polite and took care to minimize damage to existing plantings. The price for the work was reasonable and I would recommend this team."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elmer's Landscaping and Construction
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

As experts in residential lawn care and ground maintenance, Elmer's Landscaping and Construction, will exceed your expectations. With years of experience manicuring lawns and power washing exterior surfaces, we understand the value of quality, professionalism and responsiveness. We offer competitive pricing and look forward to serving you.

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40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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I'Mconstruction
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent job by I'm Construction. They were able to schedule my job quickly and efficiently. Top rate installation of a patio. Site was neat and tidy when they finished the job. Thank you."
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16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Edgar Landscaping and Construction
4.4(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very accommodating with us. He went to the nursery 3 times to get the correct trees for us. Did a great job installing and cleaning up after. I will have him back next time i need landscape work done."
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Options include concrete, stone, brick, and wood, tailored for specific design needs.

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.  

Generally speaking, a retaining wall should be between 3 and 4 feet high, depending on variables such as the wall-building material, the purpose of the retaining wall, and more. If you want your retaining wall to be taller than 4 feet, check with your local building ordinance office for the maximum allotment. You may also need a special permit for retaining walls over 4 feet tall.

Each design is different, so we can’t say definitively if you’ll need a dedicated drainage system in place for a two-foot retaining wall. However, you can likely skip the drainage, as this project is typically served for walls that are 4 feet tall or more. Even with a relatively low wall, consider drainage if you are building on top of clay or poor-draining soil types or if there are buried water sources nearby, like a well used for other outdoor garden projects.

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.

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