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Boni Landscaping
3.5(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Henderson, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Boni Ramirez was timely on visiting and providing a price quote. The project start was delayed a few day, which we expected as it was a small hardscape project. Much more timely than any other lower Delaware hardscape contractor we contacted in the past. We would use this firm again."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ace Lawn & Landscaping
4.4(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Henderson, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"2 gentlemen came to my house and were very polite and friendly.  They worked for 4.5 hours and never stopped.  They came to my door at every hour to let me know another hour had gone by and if I wanted them to continue.  I really appreciated that.  "
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Natures Way Contracting and Landscape
4.4(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Henderson, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The decking was nice. He did an excellent job. He was very prompt, knowledgeable, and he has amazing people working with him. He followed all my directions. He was accommodating. I was very pleased. I would hire them again."
Start of framing after footers were dug
Building a 16x15 deck. Something like this we can complete in 1-2 days
Railing that was repaired
I only have pictures of this project being completed as I have lost some of them from the start. This project started off as one house and we ended up signing contracts to 2 other homeowners same day
New fence

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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