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Northern Ground Services
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mcbain, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Northern Ground Services has become a staple of professionalism and quality work in Michigan for years. With decades of experience, there is no job too large or small. Call today to schedule an appointment!

Response time4 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NRE Excavating
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mcbain, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Quality service, great communication. Very pro-active about scheduling the job and answering questions, making adjustments as needed. Fair pricing. Provided written description and invoice when put half down for the job, after walking through the sites. We are already planning to hire them again for the next set of projects."
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Blue Collar Concrete Construction LLC
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mcbain, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional , timely,all worked well together. Very efficient. Dependable and hardworking men. Above and beyond service. Polite people. I am very happy with the service. Shelia from Manton Michigan."
Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
PENINSULA PAVERS
4.4(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mcbain, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

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"The price was fair. When they originally came to do it, there was not enough road gravel down so we had to have the other guy come back and redo that. We kept getting a promise date and then they wouldn't show. It took a while to get them back so we were a little disappointed with them. We couldn't reach them. We would leave messages and they wouldn't call back. Since we missed our first opportunity, then we got pushed back and they took care of the other places. They should have responded and let us know. When they finally did come the crew was great and the finished product was good. The pricing was in the ballpark. This was set up through our contractor. They did finally come when they said but it took 3 times. We might look for somebody else in the future."
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Rebekah Gryb
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mcbain, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Our company provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride our services, striving to execute with excellence, and putting our customers in the forefront, is our philosophy. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Call today , youll be pleased you did. Thank you!

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can use cinder blocks for many purposes, including retaining walls, foundations, garage walls, and fences. Building a cinder block retaining wall costs between $60 and $200 per linear foot, including materials and professional labor. For a 30-foot-long retaining wall, the cost ranges from $1,800 to $6,000.

Sand and gravel are two suitable options for filling behind a retaining wall. If you’re building your own retaining wall, you’ll complete this part of the process—known as backfilling—after you finish laying the blocks. Make sure not to skip it—otherwise, you could wind up with drainage issues, which can cause your retaining wall to collapse.

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.

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.

If you don’t backfill a retaining wall—either at all or adequately enough—the wall won’t drain well, and water will be able to pass through it. Poor drainage will lead to a warped wall or a buildup of hydrostatic pressure, which can eventually collapse your retaining wall. If you have particularly sloped land, consult a structural engineer to ensure your hardscaping is adding value to your home.

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