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Avatar for Engineered Retaining Walls, LLC
Engineered Retaining Walls, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired er walls in 2018 to remedy damage done by previous excavator to install a retaining wall that left my neighborhood road in jeopardy of collapsing. They promptly arrived on the job to begin the work of fixing the problem that was left by the previous excavator. Excellent communication with me every step of the way through the process. So pleased with the work that I have had them back to do other projects over the last couple of years. Has constructed my retaining walls to last a lifetime with no further worries or maintenance. Excellent work and a truly good outcome in correcting a problem caused by someone else. I highly recommend this company."
Repair/Replace (Before)
Repair/Replace (After)
Stabilization & Access
Anchors & Construction
Completed Construction

+26

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Flores Innovation Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Charlie and Tomas are a great father and son team:) They did a fantastic job and cleaned up every day. I would highly recommend them for any retention walls and stone work:) Thank you Charlie & Tomas for a great job! well done:) Tom Carew."
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping

+13

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gustavo Home Improvement Co.
5.0(
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Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gustavo Home Improvement did an excellent job remodeling our bathroom and painting the interior of our home. The bathroom turned out beautiful, with great attention to detail and quality workmanship throughout. The interior painting was clean, even, and professionally completed. Gustavo and his team were dependable, respectful, and kept the work area organized. We are very happy with the finished results and would highly recommend them for remodeling and painting projects."
Painting
Interior Painting
Interior painting
Interior painting
Interior painting

+61

Response time5 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nc Top Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"NC Top Landscaping has done an excellent weed eating job of our property. Jose and Juan arrive on time and have a great work ethic. Our property includes creek banks that are somewhat steep, a section that is wet as well as outbuildings. We are very pleased with their work. The DeBruhls"
Response time2 days
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WNC Stone Works, LLC
4.5(
8
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Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"WNC Stone Works provided exceptional workmanship and customer service for a small landscaping project. James, the landscaper, assessed the area and suggested perennials that will thrive there. The promptness and professionalism of James (and Megan at the office) were much appreciated. The project was completed in just a few hours, exceeding our expectations and replacing an eyesore with a beautiful garden area to be enjoyed year after year."
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+41

Response time5 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating
3.5(
19
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Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We are so pleased with the work that was done. We had a failing, ill-constructed concrete retaining wall. They removed it, cleaned up the debris and seeded/covered the area. When we asked to them to create a wooden guard rail, they were very accommodating. We plan on having the help us with future projects."
Response time3 days
Response rate86%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Through proper drainage solutions and compacting the foundation soil.

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. 

Even if you think you know how to build a retaining wall theoretically, doing the actual work is a completely different story. There are lots of nuances in building retaining walls, and the slightest oversight can compromise their integrity. Therefore, we recommend you hire a pro to build, repair, or replace retaining walls.

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