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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%
45 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%
51 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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Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Affordable Home Construction
4.6(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I was interested in replacing 38 year-old wallpaper and making minor updates in one of our bathrooms. I described my project on Home Advisor and Perry Luke was the first to respond within 12 hours. Perry painted the ceiling and walls inside the bathroom closet, removed the old wallpaper from the top-half of the wall and hung new wallpaper from STYLECRAFT, INC, mounted a new medicine cabinet and vanity lights, and repaired the vanity cabinet doors. The work was carefully done in a timely manner and within my budget. I am so pleased with the professional and refreshing new look of my bathroom."
Response time1 day
Recommended by94%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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50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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MAGALHAES MASONRY CORP
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I just hired rhem To do my paver walk way and they did an amazing job it came out great and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience the installers were very professional and polite and cleaned up after as well .I would use them for my next job and would recommend them to family and friends ."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%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

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had several contractors come look at the site and give an estimate. They all seemed competent and had good ratings from Angie's list. Each had a choice of materials that could be used that more or less fit the bill, but not exactly. Douglas definitely stood apart from the others. Not only did he suggest a paving stone that was exactly what I wanted, but he suggested modifying the design of the space to make it fit in better with the setting. We ended up coming up with space with a curved corner rather than a straight corner (which is what I originally proposed, and the other contractors were going to provide). It looks great!! I was originally concerned that the parking space would detract from the appearance of the property but it actually enhances it. I have gotten nothing but positive comments from family, friends and neighbors. Douglas's talent and training in design, his commitment to doing a good job and pleasing the customer, and his enthusiasm for his work make a difference!"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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