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Avatar for MAGALHAES MASONRY CORP
MAGALHAES MASONRY CORP
5.0(
18
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The job included removal of approximately 100 feet of pressure treated landscape timber retaining wall of varying height (2 to 4 feet high) and replacement of a stairway. I can't say enough good things about Renan and his team. The work was completed within the stated schedule. The quality of the work was outstanding. They are trustworthy and honest. The work was done efficiently. Renan explained the work plan in detail and provided estimates when changes were considered. I highly recommend MAGALHAES MASONRY. I have additional work planned for next spring and will definitely hire MAGALHAES MASONRY."
Patio end walls
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Boyd Property Management
5.0(
20
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John and his team were awesome! We hired them to complete a full cleanup of shrubs and bushes, flowers, weeding, and mulching. We had just bought the house from someone who let the outdoors go, so getting a fresh start was well worth it. John was very kind and upfront and transparent with everything concerning pricing, services, and kept us in the loop during the whole cleanup process. Boyd was much more reasonably priced than competitors, but we believe that did not take away from the quality services that we received. Thank you!"
Pavers and Hardscaping Project
Patios Project
Patios Project
Patios Project
Walkway

+26

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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LL Masonry & Landscaping
5.0(
13
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Edmar was an amazing find!! He built two retaining walls for me and did a stone finish on an existing over the pool concrete wall. Very good price for excellent workmanship!! Very conscientious worker and I ve recommended him to my friends."
Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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American Professional Construction
5.0(
9
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend this company. From the very first day we met, the service was professional—and that was even more evident when they worked on my home. They met my expectations and did an excellent job. We are more than grateful to this company; I recommend hiring professionals like them."
Driveway
Step
Sidewalk
Patio
Sidewalk

+5

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Flowers Garden Services, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a bunch of projects that were piling up and this team was able to take care of all of them in one day with the skills to take care of everything. And their pricing was so fair will make it easy for us to hire them again. I highly recommend them!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Twins Lawn Service
4.7(
13
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Twins Lawn Service is a great company. Recently did aeration and overseeding for me. They are a respectful company always leave the area clean, do a great job and the technicians are always friendly and engaging. They do my spring cleanup every year and my lawn looks great, everytime."
Patio & Fire Pit
Patio & Fire Pit
Walkway & Lighting
Silver Ridge Granite Patio
Patio & Fire Pit

+217

Recommended by40%of homeowners
Avatar for TEO Construction, Inc.
TEO Construction, Inc.
5.0(
6
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 15 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. \n

Patio remodel
Patio remodel
Patio remodel
Patio remodel
Patio remodel

+28

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Most railroad tie retaining walls have a life span of 20 to 30 years, though you may need to replace your wall sooner if it’s repeatedly exposed to heavy rain, runoff, and excess moisture. Railroad ties are typically treated with creosote, which makes them much more durable than untreated wood. Though they last longer, they don’t last forever. For the most longevity, make sure your retaining wall has a sturdy base and steel reinforcements. You should also install drainage to direct water away from the wall.

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