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Top-Rated Retaining wall installation pros in Saint James - Updated Nov 2026

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Sumpter Excavations
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Saint James, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I rented the dump trailer for some renovation scrap removal. $300 for trailer drop off and pick up with dump. That was a 3 day rental. Owner is friendly and helpful. I will use them again for future projects."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stanley's Home Improvement
3.3(
12
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Saint James, MO and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was apparent they were very skilled. They quickly dropped the huge limbs without a scratch on the house, fence or sheds surrounding the tree. They arrived on time and cleaned the area to my satisfaction before leaving. And they were competetively priced! I can't say enough good things about this company."
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+8

Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Gunn Landscape, LLC
4.0(
8
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Saint James, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very hard workers. Cleaned up their mess every day. Project turned out even better than expected. Very professional. Have already hired them for a 2nd project and would absolutely recommend then to others."
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Residential Hercules Wall

+11

Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers FAQs, 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.

If you've decided you'd like to skip the cost of restoring a brick exterior wall after considering whether you should repair or replace brick on your house, you can consider installing fiber cement siding over brick for a cost of $2 to $6 per square foot. When done properly, cement siding over brick offers a durable, low-maintenance option that can actually reduce your home's energy costs. It's also attractive. However, improper installation or installation over heavily compromised brick can cause water damage. 

There are contractors specifically trained in the design and construction of retaining walls. Retaining wall contractors are skilled at dealing with the soil on your property and assessing what kind of drainage should be installed. They will recommend the best materials to use for the project and can handle the processing of permits by local authorities.

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.

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.  

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