What is the best material to fill behind a retaining wall?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: What does rebar do?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How long do flood walls last?

• <div><p>The longevity of flood walls depends on how they were constructed, but most wood, gravel, and cement flood walls last 10 years. While aluminum flood walls may cost far more initially, they can be a good investment as they can last decades and will not be damaged by exposure to the elements.</p></div>

Q: How tall can a railroad tie wall be?

• <div><p>Generally, a railroad tie retaining wall consisting of a single line of ties should be between <b>3 and 4 feet tall</b>&mdash;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&rsquo;s holding back.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a foundation wall and a retaining wall?

• <div><p>With foundation walls, the slab on grade and force at the top of the wall is resisted by flooring. With retaining walls, the force at the top of the wall is not resisted.</p></div>

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Last update on November 02, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
She finished the new walls making them ready for paint in our budget and time-frame. Turned out amazing
SEMO Drywall
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Reviewed in May 2024
Installed a back-up sump pump. Great job! Thank you!
Tri-State Water, Power & Air
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Reviewed in March 2024
They installed a beautiful retaining wall. It turned out great.
Bri-Co Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
Excellent work performed. Jason does very good work. He installed a large concrete patio and retaining wall for us. It turned out better than we expected. I would recommend him highly.
Jason Kleinheider Construction LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
Prompt response and competitive prices. Excellent customer service before and after the purchase and install.
America's Fence & Deck, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
So happy we went with Accessible America for our installation of a chair lift. Ryan took the guesswork out of what felt like an overwhelming decision and provided quick, hassle-free service. I love that the person I talked to on the phone is the owner of the company and the one who came to our...
Accessible America, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
Called Grant Erfert (Owner Rapid Dry of St. Louis) in for a free estimate on mold removal from leak in shower wall. Grant was honest, found no mold. His services remained free, but a recommendation was in order. I will use his services in the future and will recommend him to those close to me...
Rapid Dry
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Reviewed in February 2022
Workmanship was outstanding and the installers were very professional. Everything was done in a timely mater
Midtown Home Improvements, Inc. (St. Louis)*
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Reviewed in September 2019
I was shopping for a new convertible top to be installed on my car and went into Express Upholstery in St. Peters to get pricing. They wrote up a quote for me, I liked the price, we scheduled a date for the installation, and they said I needed to give them a deposit for half of the price which I...
Express Upholstery Services
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Reviewed in January 2017
Rodney and Paul were great to work with and were very professional. The installation went smooth and quick. Highly recommend Aqua Systems of Sullivan.
Aqua Systems of Sullivan
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