What is the total cost for demolishing and rebuilding a retaining wall?

• <div><p>Depending on <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/who-to-hire-retaining-wall.htm">who you hire to build a retaining wall</a>, the average cost, including demolition and reconstruction, for a 50-foot wall that's 4 feet in height is between <b>$7,000 and $24,000</b>.</p></div>

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Q: What maintenance does a retaining wall require?

• <div><p>Regular inspection for issues like cracks or leaning and ensuring drainage stays clear.</p></div>

Q: How long do flood walls last?

• <div><p>The longevity of flood walls depends on how they were constructed, but most wood, gravel, and cement flood walls last 10 years. While aluminum flood walls may cost far more initially, they can be a good investment as they can last decades and will not be damaged by exposure to the elements.</p></div>

Q: Are railroad ties good for retaining walls?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s treated with an EPA-approved preservative or a wood-alternative composite material.</p></div>

Q: What factors affect wall installation costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on material type, labor rates, and additional features like decorative finishes or reinforcement.</p></div>

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Drew is a good person and did a good job on my windows and even helped me with a door free of charge.
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Justin was very outgoing and willing to take that extra step to insure that the job was done right Justin not only cleaned our carpets and upholstery but he also cleaned our vents and tile. I high recommend his services to anyone looking for a job done right the first time.
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Finally someone found out what was wrong with my outside walls and now I have scheduled an appointment with someone who can fix it. I’m so glad I found this company.
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Reviewed in October 2020
So far, terrible. First, a warning: I would recommend that a customer NOT agree to 50% up front money. They took a LOT of money, then didn't show up for 11 weeks. And communicating to find out about the delay was frustrating. They are over a month late (past their NLT date) finishing. They left...
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Reviewed in September 2019
I had two installers from DreamStyle come install my front door and my sliding back door (Gabriel Moreno and Ruben Olivares). They did amazing work and explained every detail. They cleaned up whatever mess they made with the tools and took time to make my house look incredible! I m so happy with...
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Reviewed in October 2018
PJ Martinez and Mike Martinez arrived on time, prepared, and ready to work. From the start it was obvious that they knew how to do the job and how to do it right. They were efficient, knowledgeable, and ready to answer our questions. We are very satisfied with the quality of materials and with...
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It went amazingly well. The granite looks beautiful, and I am a very happy customer. I'm very grateful for their suggested improvements to the installation, which were to use the smaller of the two possible cutouts for the kitchen sink (to create a lip to hide the caulking), and to move the...
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I bought a car 5 months ago from them. When I was there signing all the contracts for car that was priced at $8000.00, they told me I had been approved by a finance company. I was told I was ready to go and drove my new car home. I called after a few months to ask about my payments and when I...
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Regular inspection for issues like cracks or leaning and ensuring drainage stays clear.

The longevity of flood walls depends on how they were constructed, but most wood, gravel, and cement flood walls last 10 years. While aluminum flood walls may cost far more initially, they can be a good investment as they can last decades and will not be damaged by exposure to the elements.

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.

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.

Costs depend on material type, labor rates, and additional features like decorative finishes or reinforcement.

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