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MT Dirt & Construction

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MT Dirt & Construction is a construction company specializing in site and civil work including grading, roadway construction, excavation, foundations, drainage/piping, demolition, septic systems, water service and cisterns, snow removal, retaining walls, frozen pipes/repairs, and much more! We strive for perfection in our everyday activities and pay special attention to the details of the project. Our team comes from a wide range of backgrounds in the construction industry and are always looking to find solutions for the entire project, not just the dirt.

MT Dirt & Construction is a construction company specializing in site and civil work including grading, roadway construction, excavation, foundations, drainage/piping, demolition, septic systems, water service and cisterns, snow removal, retaining walls, frozen pipes/repairs, and much more! We strive for perfection in our everyday activities and pay special attention to the details of the project. Our team comes from a wide range of backgrounds in the construction industry and are always looking to find solutions for the entire project, not just the dirt.







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Care & Quality Spraying Service Inc

2543 Gateway South Rd
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Care & Quality Spraying Service Inc

2543 Gateway South Rd
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Care & Quality Spraying Services Inc., is your most reliable weed control service in the area. With experience in agricultural and commerical landscaping, we can help you maintain and eliminate weed build up, creating your dream landscape! We specialize in a broad range of landscaping techniques. It is important to us that your project is unique and personalized to fit your needs! Let us show you the “peace-of-mind” that comes from having us as your single point of contact.

Care & Quality Spraying Services Inc., is your most reliable weed control service in the area. With experience in agricultural and commerical landscaping, we can help you maintain and eliminate weed build up, creating your dream landscape! We specialize in a broad range of landscaping techniques. It is important to us that your project is unique and personalized to fit your needs! Let us show you the “peace-of-mind” that comes from having us as your single point of contact.



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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.

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.

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its particular material, whether it was properly installed, how well it’s maintained, and your local climate. Concrete, stone, and brick retaining walls last the longest, with concrete lasting between 50 and 100 years on average. Brick tends to last the longest, with a minimum of one century, under the right conditions. 

Timber retaining walls can start to deteriorate at 20 years, depending on the wood quality, but in the best case, they can last 40 years. Pressure-treated wood retaining walls last 30 years on average.

While vinyl is the least costly material for building a retaining wall, the most cost-effective method is to use wood or concrete blocks for a DIY retaining wall under 2 feet tall. Wood is inexpensive but lasts 20 years or more with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.

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