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Avatar for Prestige Landscape & Design LLC
Prestige Landscape & Design LLC
4.5(
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Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ben and company did a great job in a very short period of time. New retaining walls south and west, with a beautiful privacy fence. The detail of the support system will ensure our little hill will not roll down hill for many decades to come! Thanks, Ben!"
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+73

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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DeGains Masonry
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Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The service was fantastic. They did a great job. They were professional, on time, and did what they said they would do. It was done very well and a beautiful work."
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Alpina
Stone

+26

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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Concrete Auto LLC
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Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

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"Winter was comeing in fast and they were here evryday.They worked hard trying to finish before snow.They worked long hours and did a wonderful job finishing the driveway to the specs we requested..They were extremely professional .We were so happy with their work.We hired them to come back in spring and lay a sidewalk and a slab in our back yard.They did what others said couldn't be done due to dropping temperatures. We recommend them for all your concrete work."
Concrete Auto LLC
Concrete Auto LLC
Concrete Auto LLC
Concrete Auto LLC
Concrete Auto LLC

+9

Response time3 days
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Leon's Concrete
New to Angi

Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Leon's Concrete is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Hammond Landscape
New to Angi

Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.\nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Foundation Specialist, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Foundation Specialists arrived on time and got to work promptly. They had taped off the work area and prevented dust from getting throughout the house and took care of their work space. Very polite and professional."
Basement repair
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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