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Elders Tree services & landscaping
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Serving Memphis, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you\n

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B&B Restoration
New to Angi

Serving Memphis, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

B&B Restoration takes pride in doing the job right! Whether its small repair work or custom remodels, we can handle any task with ease. We stand committed to getting the job done with highest quality workmanship a priority. The Chenault Family has been providing top quality work for homeowners and businesses for over 35 years. We pride ourselves also on the quality & reliability of our work & feel that open communication with the homeowner is the best way to exceed your expectations. Call us today with your next project!

Wilson Contracting & Painting
New to Angi

Serving Memphis, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Wilson Contracting & Painting with over 25 years experience and generations of knowledge. We provide the best quality services in the home improvement industry. Wilson Contracting & Painting is a locally owned and owner operated business taking great pride in providing quality work at the lowest cost. Allow us to show you how our commitment to personal service and expertise will help you with your home improvement goals. We stand behind our work years after the work is complete.\nPlease contact us today to realize your vision with all your home improvement needs\n

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

Poured concrete is often the cheapest material for a retaining wall, costing around $6 to $8 per square foot. Other budget-friendly options include vinyl and landscaping timbers, which range from $10 to $15 per square foot; landscaping timbers are particularly well-suited for DIY projects. Untreated timber and railroad ties are a step up in price, starting at $15 to $25 per square foot. Natural stones can also be a cost-effective choice if you can source them from your own property, but they can be expensive to purchase. High-end materials like steel are typically the most expensive but offer superior durability and aesthetics.

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.

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.

Small retaining walls still require a foundation of some kind, typically a concrete footing. This helps to ensure the wall is structurally sound and prevents the ground from shifting over time, especially during those winter freeze/thaw cycles. The footing helps spread the weight of the wall and the load it carries over a larger area of the ground, thus assisting with stability. This is true of small retaining walls, larger rock garden walls, and the like. 

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