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Farm2Fork Hired Hands

19371 Burke Rd
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Farm2Fork Hired Hands

19371 Burke Rd
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29 years of experience

Need something fixed? We can handle just about anything you’re needing. We offer carpentry, roofing, plumbing, electrical, sheet rocking, painting, landscaping, property clean up, and historical renovation. We are family run and have 45 years experience. Ask us for what you need. We are always up for the challenge!

Need something fixed? We can handle just about anything you’re needing. We offer carpentry, roofing, plumbing, electrical, sheet rocking, painting, landscaping, property clean up, and historical renovation. We are family run and have 45 years experience. Ask us for what you need. We are always up for the challenge!




ACO Do-It

100 Main St
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ACO Do-It

100 Main St
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39 years of experience

The best contractor with every service imaginable for the lowest prices in the Clinton, MO and Henry County, MO areas. No job too big or too small, we have a GREAT portfolio and many examples of our quality work. Only 25% down for most projects. Call, email, or message for an estimate! Se Habla Español.

The best contractor with every service imaginable for the lowest prices in the Clinton, MO and Henry County, MO areas. No job too big or too small, we have a GREAT portfolio and many examples of our quality work. Only 25% down for most projects. Call, email, or message for an estimate! Se Habla Español.





Lakescapes Landscaping Service LLC

221 Midway Rd
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Lakescapes Landscaping Service LLC

221 Midway Rd
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We have been in business for 22 years, servicing the Mid-Missouri Region, Commercial and Residential Customers. We offer a complete Landscaping service, complete with our own excavating equipment and irrigation service, our own design team, and, often, our own grown plants. All of our Employees are drug and background checked to protect you and your property.

We have been in business for 22 years, servicing the Mid-Missouri Region, Commercial and Residential Customers. We offer a complete Landscaping service, complete with our own excavating equipment and irrigation service, our own design team, and, often, our own grown plants. All of our Employees are drug and background checked to protect you and your property.



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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

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.  

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.

Regular inspection for issues like cracks or leaning and ensuring drainage stays clear.

Generally speaking, a retaining wall should be between 3 and 4 feet high, depending on variables such as the wall-building material, the purpose of the retaining wall, and more. If you want your retaining wall to be taller than 4 feet, check with your local building ordinance office for the maximum allotment. You may also need a special permit for retaining walls over 4 feet tall.

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