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Avatar for Master Fences
Master Fences
4.5(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Poolesville, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had an excellent experience. They came out and gave us a very fair quote. I felt no pressure while deciding on what design we wanted. They day of installation could not have gone any smoother. They are a very professional competent team. The fence is exactly what I had hoped for, we now have a little oasis of a backyard."
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+37

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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MA Cleaning & Landscaping Design Inc
4.7(
464
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Poolesville, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great drawings and very professional. I’m putting this project on hold until the fall. It appears there’s other items on the foundation wall that needs to be taken care of before the landscaping company can do their job"
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Sod Installation
Sod Installation

+154

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Diversified Contractors LLC
4.5(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Poolesville, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

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"We hired Diversified Contractors to install a new patio, walkway and retaining wall at our home during the summer of 2017. The job consisted of removing an existing concrete patio and then installing a new patio and a 60-foot walkway using Westchester pavers. In addition, a 25-foot retaining wall incorporating a new PVC drainage system was installed under an existing deck. The job required a significant amount of landscaping and regrading of our backyard. Diversified Contractors completed the work on schedule and the men who performed the installation were courteous, professional and excellent craftsmen. The manager/owner came by each day to review the progress of the work. He was always accessible to address our questions. We are extremely pleased with the service and could not have asked for a better contractor to perform the work. The quality and design of the resulting patio, walkway and retaining wall have exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Diversified Contractors to anyone who is considering having masonry work done at their home."
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+26

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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First Impression Hardscapes, LLC
4.7(
122
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Poolesville, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Very thorough preparation--removal of prior driveway, substantial excavation to permit required base of crushed stone and sand, concrete footings around perimeter of driveway to stabilize edges of paver driveway. Very nice work setting pavers, setting trim pavers on edges, trimming pavers to fit where driveway wasn't square, and applying polymeric sand to seal joints."
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+4

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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King Level Construction, LLC
5.0(
16
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Poolesville, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

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"Luis and his team did outstanding work. They were very neat and clean during the construction. They also are very honest about anything. They poured a large concrete patio with a retaining wall and helped fix a drainage issue we had. They also had to make sure the concrete could hold our swim spa. It looks great and I won't call anyone else in the future. Couldn't be happier with the results."
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PAVER WALKWAY

+18

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Kuhlman Lawn Service
4.7(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Poolesville, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very satisfied with Kuhlman's work and will use them again. The scheduling was easy and prompt. The workers were careful to protect existing landscaping and new annuals. They asked questions about areas to include and exclude. The gardens look beautiful!
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Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Brothers Pavers, Inc.
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Poolesville, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brothers Pavers did a terrific job (at a very fair price) in repairing our flagstone patio in back and walkway in front. Our son and his wife (and her parents) have also used Brothers Pavers for similar projects and everyone has been satisfied by a job well done at a very fair price."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Emerald Landscaping Corporation
3.4(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Poolesville, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work in removing a cinderblock wall and in removing and replacing cement grout on flagstone patio areas. Efficient and experienced team, with thorough removal of old, loose cement and neat, good quality replacement and repair masonry work. Very competitive pricing."
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+133

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Costs range from $5,000 to $15,000, depending on size, material, and design complexity.

Generally speaking, a retaining wall should be between 3 and 4 feet high, depending on variables such as the wall-building material, the purpose of the retaining wall, and more. If you want your retaining wall to be taller than 4 feet, check with your local building ordinance office for the maximum allotment. You may also need a special permit for retaining walls over 4 feet tall.

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