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Top-Rated Retaining wall installation pros in Athens - Updated Nov 2026

Armored Roofing & Construction, LLC
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Armored Roofing & Construction is a family-owned company in Michigan that is founded on the principles of craftsmanship and quality. We have decades of experience and if it does not have to do with fortifying your home with world class quality, we don?t do it! Free quotes, financing and warranties, seasonal offers, and 5% off new projects for veterans!

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wise Choice Lawn Care LLC
4.2(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

Wise Choice Lawn Care is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Recommended by37%of homeowners
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ES Construction
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ethan helped me out with some quick service at my new house when I was out of town. He was so helpful I then hired him to do a variety of other work like installation of toilet, install new kitchen faucet, patch a ceiling, install base board trim, and probably more I am forgetting. Ethan is a great person and super easy to deal with, he definitely goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. Also, he is very reasonable on price. I can’t recommend Ethan high enough."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Courtney's Tree Service
4.8(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Courtney's Tree Service, proudly servicing Marshall, Michigan and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed!

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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4.3(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, tree services, junk removal, landscaping, leaf removal "FALL CLEAN UP \nWE PRETTY MUCH DO ABOUT ANYTHING YOU'LL ASK OF US DON'T BE HESITANT TO CALL WE DON'T CARE IF IT'S MIDNIGHT IF THERE'S A JOB THAT NEEDS DONE GIVE US A CALL WE'RE AVAILABLE 24/7 FOR ANYTHING YOU MAY NEED!!!

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Recommended by83%of homeowners
Pristine Concrete Construction
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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4.2(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Devan communicated well. He installed the driveway as we discussed and added a sidewalk section to the original plan to make the sidewalk and driveway heights match."
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Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

There are contractors specifically trained in the design and construction of retaining walls. Retaining wall contractors are skilled at dealing with the soil on your property and assessing what kind of drainage should be installed. They will recommend the best materials to use for the project and can handle the processing of permits by local authorities.

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.

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