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Avatar for Blue Crab Home Solutions
Blue Crab Home Solutions
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Joppatowne, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Blue Crab Home Solutions did an excellent job of replacing our concrete porch, steps, and railings. Zachary and Nick managed the project in a professional and courteous way. The work crews did an impressive job of demolishing and rebuilding the concrete steps and slab, fixing the mortar in the cinder block walls, building a temporary structure to hold the roof up during construction, recoating the exterior porch walls, and installing new soffit, columns and railings. The transformation is amazing. Additionally, Zachary, Nick, and all of the workmen were clean cut, polite, honest, and hard working, with good manners. I found them easy to work with. I recommend Blue Crab Home Solutions to other home owners who need concrete repair work."
Decks
Decks
Decks
Decks
Decks

+83

Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
444 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AZALEAS TO ZINNIAS
4.7(
247
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Joppatowne, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kyle, the owner, was responsive to my inquiry and came out to do the estimate. I explained what we hoped to do and what our minimum we needed to have done and that we would decide based on the cost. Kyle created an estimate that was broken down into parts so that we could pick and choose what we wanted done. Work was started within a couple of weeks and completed in 2 days. I was happy with his staff and the work performed. The problem we had was afterward. After several days of rain, a section of the yard settled, including the rock wall. It was evident that the yard was not tamped well enough. I emailed Kyle and he agreed to come back out and fix the wall/yard where it settled. We decided to wait until the spring (original work was done in fall of 2017) in case there was more settling. In April I reached out to Kyle and he agreed to come out and take a look. I also informed him that the yard had settled more and it had created a low point where water was draining under the sidewalk and eroding the ground in that area. I have heard nothing from Kyle since then. I have since emailed him again and called him with no response. I was happy with the work overall, but not happy with the lack of follow through and communication. I have been waiting to write this review until the work has been completed, but now I'm unsure it that'll every happen."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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ORTMAN'S LANDSCAPING, INC.
3.4(
46
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Joppatowne, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I initially had decided to hire a contractor to install a stamped concrete patio until I spoke to Brad. The paver patio design was just what I envisioned. I was able to actually look at the pavers and for color patterns and design options. I am looking forward to spending more time enjoying the patio once the weather cools off. The crew worked hard in the heat to finish the job. I have also decided to have Ortman's Inc. return in the fall or next spring to extend the patio after I redesign the garden along the walkway. My parents and a co-worker are also interested in having Ortman�s Inc design and build their patio."
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 Steps and Columns
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 Paver Pool Deck

+4

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Masonry Stone Work LLC
5.0(
3
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Joppatowne, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Masonry Stonework LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Superior Earth Works
5.0(
2
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Joppatowne, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Superior Earth Works did a great job on our patio install. From their scheduling to completion, communication was great and their quality of work was top notch. I highly recommend them for anyone in need of new or repaired concrete work!"
Response time8 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S DiFatta Mason Contractor & Sons
4.6(
148
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Joppatowne, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

"Filled in and removed the planters, fixed the structure of the wall and added proper drainage and dressed the wall with beautiful stone capped with bluestone. The finished product is gorgeous. We are very pleased and would hire again. Mr . Di Fatta was extremely professional and very responsive to our needs."
Butler Stone Patio
Paver Patio with Border and Castle Block Wall
Paver Patio with Pergola
Castle Block Wall and Paver Patio
Stone Patio and Landing

+17

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

Small retaining walls still require a foundation of some kind, typically a concrete footing. This helps to ensure the wall is structurally sound and prevents the ground from shifting over time, especially during those winter freeze/thaw cycles. The footing helps spread the weight of the wall and the load it carries over a larger area of the ground, thus assisting with stability. This is true of small retaining walls, larger rock garden walls, and the like. 

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.

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its material, installation quality, maintenance, and local climate, with an average range of 20 to 100 years. Retaining walls made from durable materials like concrete, stone, and brick generally last a minimum of 50 years. Concrete walls typically last between 50 and 100 years, while brick can last for over a century in ideal conditions. Timber retaining walls can last from 20 to 40 years, depending on the wood quality, and pressure-treated wood walls average around 30 years. It is important to note that a retaining wall can fail prematurely if it was poorly constructed, for example, with inefficient footings or without necessary rebar reinforcements.

Even if you think you know how to build a retaining wall theoretically, doing the actual work is a completely different story. There are lots of nuances in building retaining walls, and the slightest oversight can compromise their integrity. Therefore, we recommend you hire a pro to build, repair, or replace retaining walls.

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