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Hilarios Construction
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Wakefield, 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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+27

Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Y & C Landscaping & Masonry
4.6(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great landscaper To work with. Will recommend them to everyone. Honest, respectful, dependable, fair price. They removed my Brick Walkway and parking area cut the tree roots and installed a brand new Brick Walkway. Iâ m very happy Janice B"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Next Level Concrete & Masonry
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After consulting with a couple of other companies, I made the decision to go with Next Level Concrete and Masonry and I am so glad that I did. From start to finish, Esvin and crew were a pleasure to work with; the price was reasonable; the work was done timely; and the finished driveway is amazing. Thank you Esvin … I will be referring you to others for certain."
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+70

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Landim Masonary and cleaning LLC.
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Glades and her team have been cleaning my house for the last 12 years. I hired glades after I had my second child as keeping up with the house was too hard as a working mom. Best decision I ever made. I highly recommend Glades."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elmer's Landscaping and Construction
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Wakefield, 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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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Monteiro And Sons Landscape Services, Inc.
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Last summer I hired Monteiro And Sons to install a new patio in my backyard. They did such a great job, I'm now having them come back to do my front walkway and designing a new landscape for the front."
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+34

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

There are contractors specifically trained in the design and construction of retaining walls. Retaining wall contractors are skilled at dealing with the soil on your property and assessing what kind of drainage should be installed. They will recommend the best materials to use for the project and can handle the processing of permits by local authorities.

While vinyl is the least costly material for building a retaining wall, the most cost-effective method is to use wood or concrete blocks for a DIY retaining wall under 2 feet tall. Wood is inexpensive but lasts 20 years or more with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.

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