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Avatar for Hard Scapes LLC
Hard Scapes LLC
4.8(
138
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We remodeled most of our house this past year since we were working from home and it was long overdue. We had a few decent contractors(and a few not so decent) but the best by far was Hardscapes LLC. Our backyard has a steep hill and the rain has eroded the hill over the years to the point of seeing a lot of tree roots. We also only had about 8 feet of usable yard past the patio that was pea gravel. Hardscapes came in and put a retaining wall that gave us 30 feet of usable yard and a concrete patio. The 5-6 man crew really took their time to make sure everything was done right. They made a mess out of the driveway and street as expected with multiple truckloads of dirt and gravel…but not only did they hose the driveway down, but all 5 guys took 2-3 hours to scrape the compacted dirt from the driveway and the street, and then hose down again. I was planning on buying a power washer when I was done, but it was not needed. And we made no request of the clean up. Adam just said that he hates to leave a mess. Adam was great to work with. Answered calls the same day from start to finish and never took more than an hour or so to answer a text….unheard of these days. It did take them a few months to get started because they were so busy but Adam was very up front about timelines and weather delays. We felt like we got a fair price for the work that was done compared to quotes that we have gotten in the past, but it was a fantastic price when you take into account the service. Adam conducts business the way EVERY contractor should. I just wish he did bathroom remodeling!"
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Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Zone Hardscapes LLC
5.0(
6
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"Diego went above and beyond to help transform our backyard into a larger, more beautiful space for our family. From start to finish, he was professional, hardworking, and paid close attention to detail. His knowledge and dedication really showed in the final result. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. If you're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and truly cares about customer satisfaction, I highly recommend Diego!"
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Frans Masonry & Outdoor Living
5.0(
7
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

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We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n \n

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Statesville Masonry
4.2(
33
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Warranties offered

"Aspect did a wonderful job bringing our vision to life! We needed a fence installed in our backyard two weeks before our wedding and Joe EXCEEDED our expectations. He was responsive, came out immediately for a free quote and scheduled the work to be completed within a week! His team came in and worked quickly and efficiently to give us a beautiful wooden fence in time for our big day! He even gave us tips on how to paint and take care of it. Two years later, the fence is still in great shape and we will be working with Aspect to complete our backyard vision- the deck is next! I highly recommend Aspect for all of your construction needs!"
3Season room
3Season room
Decks & Porches Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Carpentry - Unfinished Project

+48

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Honest Landscape & Hardscape
Honest Landscape & Hardscape
4.8(
4
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our experience with Ram Wagle of Honest Landscape was what I expect from a professional: he was prompt in returning our calls, met all of our timelines (exceeded several) and left a clean work space. He helped us find an affordable solution for a steep berm in our front yard. The only small "minus" was the fill dirt that was used had many small round stones. We asked Ram to remove them at his convenience---his was response was "No problem" and they were gone within 24 hours."
Paver patio
Paver patio
Paver patio
Sitting wall
Paver patio

+6

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Heron Landscape LLC
5.0(
12
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Green Heron Landscape did an incredible job adding trees and shrubs to my existing landscape. Tommy was very knowledgeable and everything was timely and professional. I would definitely recommend Green Heron for residential or commercial landscape installation"
Pool Deck
Pool Deck
Pool Deck
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Earthscape Company
5.0(
6
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Earthscape contacted me within minutes of my requesting a quote. Their operations manager was at my home at 11am the next day and was able to give me a proposal in writing for the project before he left. The work commenced three days later. The installers did a fantastic job of removing my pinestraw, installing metal edging and putting down mulch. They even added extra areas without charge that were not including in the proposal! From beginning to end, everyone with whom I interacted from Earthscape was lovely: kind, professional and happy to be doing the job...the kind of people I would love to have as neighbors. I cannot recommend The Earthscape Company highly enough and have already recommended them to two neighbors that have projects Earthscape could do. Would that everyone that provides in-person services were so fantastic!"
Commercial Landscape Maintenance
Water Management & Irrigation Services
Landscape Construction and Installation
Planting
Trimming

+19

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers FAQs, answered by experts

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its material, installation quality, maintenance, and local climate, with an average range of 20 to 100 years. Retaining walls made from durable materials like concrete, stone, and brick generally last a minimum of 50 years. Concrete walls typically last between 50 and 100 years, while brick can last for over a century in ideal conditions. Timber retaining walls can last from 20 to 40 years, depending on the wood quality, and pressure-treated wood walls average around 30 years. It is important to note that a retaining wall can fail prematurely if it was poorly constructed, for example, with inefficient footings or without necessary rebar reinforcements.

To maintain the integrity of your landscape, a retaining wall must be installed if the slope of the angle exceeds 35 degrees. The lean of the wall must be 1 inch per 12 inches in height to disperse the weight of the soil uniformly and guarantee the correct drainage of the soil.

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.

Depending on who you hire to build a retaining wall, the average cost, including demolition and reconstruction, for a 50-foot wall that's 4 feet in height is between $7,000 and $24,000.

Each design is different, so we can’t say definitively if you’ll need a dedicated drainage system in place for a two-foot retaining wall. However, you can likely skip the drainage, as this project is typically served for walls that are 4 feet tall or more. Even with a relatively low wall, consider drainage if you are building on top of clay or poor-draining soil types or if there are buried water sources nearby, like a well used for other outdoor garden projects.

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