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E&B's Revolutionizing
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Newark, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We just moved and needed some rooms painted. They were great. Showed up on time, cleaned everything up and the walls look beautiful. When we are ready to finish the house we will call them back to finish the job."
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Doors, trim and cieling freshly painted
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Doors,trim and cieling freshly painted

+157

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ace Lawn & Landscaping
4.4(
60
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Newark, 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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Oc Elite Construction Services LLC
4.2(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Newark, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Extensive work done in a reasonable time frame. Problem solved. OC Elite was the fifth of five contractors we contacted to fix the problem. They were the only one that gave us a real, complete and permanent fix."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Willow's Concrete and Landscaping
4.8(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Newark, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Willow's Concrete and Landscaping has made us proud of our house again! They carried out the landscaping project we hired them for like the true professionals that they are. I would not hesitate to recommend them to others."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%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. 

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.

Installation typically takes 1-2 weeks, depending on the wall’s size and site conditions.

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.

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