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Golden Construction
4.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Plainwell, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chuck built a treated lumber retaining wall. The design, engineering, and construction were outstanding. His communication was prompt, thorough, and understandable. He was very personable, he listened and, was adaptable. A great choice for your retaining wall project."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wise Choice Lawn Care LLC
4.3(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Plainwell, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Wise choice lawn care is the BEST ! And I mean BEST ! Nice and easy to work with was very honest and up front performed all the task In a professional and efficient manner and I highly recommend them for your next project. 100000% satisfied"
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Recommended by37%of homeowners
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Severinghaus Construction
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Plainwell, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

With years of experience, Severinghaus Construction 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.

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
ARP Designs, LLC
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Plainwell, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

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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ES Construction
5.0(
21
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Plainwell, 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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Lakefront drywall project
Lakefront drywall project
Lakefront drywall project

+12

Response time1 day
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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De La Cruz Builders, LLC
4.9(
20
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Plainwell, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dependable, professional and extremely knowledgeable in his area of expertise, concrete repair. There on site work and office support exceeded expectations. Iâ d hire them again without any hesitations."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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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.

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.

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.

To maintain the integrity of your landscape, a retaining wall must be installed if the slope of the angle exceeds 35 degrees. The lean of the wall must be 1 inch per 12 inches in height to disperse the weight of the soil uniformly and guarantee the correct drainage of the soil.

Yes, to build a retaining wall, a permit is required. Similarly, any repairs or modifications to an existing retaining wall require permits. If the planned wall measures higher than 4 feet, most municipalities require designs and permits come through a licensed engineer. In some locations, if the wall is shorter than 4 feet, a permit may not be required. For the requirements in your area, contact your local government.

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