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Destination Home Builders
3.7(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Petoskey, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Joel and his team did a great job. Arrived on time, were diligent in their work and paid attention to the details. They stuck right with the project until completion. At the end Joel took the time to review everything to make sure it finished as expected. Well done. And I already have more work lined up for Joel and his team."
South Boardman Post Office
South Boardman Post Office
South Boardman Post Office
South Boardman Post Office
South Boardman Post Office

+17

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
PENINSULA PAVERS
4.4(
5
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Petoskey, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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
South Arm Elite
5.0(
1
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Petoskey, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 5 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Gabriel Morrison
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Petoskey, MI and surrounding areas

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Legacy Builders is a Traverse City–based licensed builder providing new home construction, remodeling, and concrete polishing services. We take pride in delivering well-built homes and renovations with durable, modern finishes. Whether you’re building from the ground up, updating your home, or enhancing your space with polished concrete, we bring experience, craftsmanship, and professionalism to every job.

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Homes Outdoor Services
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Petoskey, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a full service outdoor company, specializing in Lawn care, Landscaping, Excavating, Irrigation, Retaining walls, Marine construction, Snow removal, Power washing, and more! We have industry experience since the 1990's and we are a Family Owned-Operated company. We offer a 5% discount for military, first responders, and teachers. Thank you for your interest.

Riverside Residence
Riverside Residence
Riverside Residence
custom deck/dock over a river
two custom docks

+9

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, 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.

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.

Rebar is a steel support that goes inside concrete to prevent structural damage over time. Concrete is susceptible to impact, weight, and tension. By inserting rebar into the concrete during the installation, you can help extend its lifespan and avoid hazardous situations where the foundation of your home gives way to tensile forces.

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.  

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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