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"Cristman Enterprises were fantastic. We needed our yard regraded and seeded. They were professional, promptly communicated the status of the work, and were overall very easy to work with. We will be hiring them again for our future landscaping projects."

Donna S on March 2025

Driveway install, yard install , drainage work.

"Cristman Enterprises were fantastic. We needed our yard regraded and seeded. They were professional, promptly communicated the status of the work, and were overall very easy to work with. We will be hiring them again for our future landscaping projects."

Donna S on March 2025


"I CONTACT DOUG, THE OWNER AND COMPLAINT THAT YHE GRASS DID NOT LOOK WELL AND IT LOOK LIKE SAME GRASS WITH A LOT OF BALD SPOTS"

MILTON L on October 2024

We are a small company by choice in order to provide dedication to each and every project and customer. Free estimates provided.

"I CONTACT DOUG, THE OWNER AND COMPLAINT THAT YHE GRASS DID NOT LOOK WELL AND IT LOOK LIKE SAME GRASS WITH A LOT OF BALD SPOTS"

MILTON L on October 2024


Peachey Excavating, LLC

496 Conway Rd
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Peachey Excavating, LLC

496 Conway Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.in excavating.

We are is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.in excavating.


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SS Excavation

587 Chestnut St
New on AngiNew on Angi
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SS Excavation

587 Chestnut St
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

SS Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Schoharie county, NY and surrounding areas. We offer all types of excavation,grading work, brush and land clearing. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

SS Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Schoharie county, NY and surrounding areas. We offer all types of excavation,grading work, brush and land clearing. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


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Eldi Lanscaping Services LLC

1128 Western Ave. #18
4.66(
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Eldi Lanscaping Services LLC

1128 Western Ave. #18
4.66(
48
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
128 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Eldi Landscaping Services. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to bringing each project to life with creativity, precision, and attention to detail. We work closely with customers to ensure that every installation complements their landscape while providing long-lasting value. Whether it’s transforming a backyard into a cozy retreat or enhancing curb appeal for a business, Hardscaping Solutions is committed to excellence and customer satisfaction, making outdoor spaces more beautiful and functional for years to come. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 5+ years of experience serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Eldi came when he said he would, listened to our ideas and made some suggestions. His pricing was very competitive. Eldi and crew arrived on time and completed on time. Workmanship was very professional. Eldi was very cooperative even when we made some design changes. We were very pleased from start to clean-up and we are considering an addition to this project. We strongly recommend Eldi and his crew for any project you have in mind."

Tom S on August 2025

Eldi Landscaping Services. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to bringing each project to life with creativity, precision, and attention to detail. We work closely with customers to ensure that every installation complements their landscape while providing long-lasting value. Whether it’s transforming a backyard into a cozy retreat or enhancing curb appeal for a business, Hardscaping Solutions is committed to excellence and customer satisfaction, making outdoor spaces more beautiful and functional for years to come. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 5+ years of experience serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Eldi came when he said he would, listened to our ideas and made some suggestions. His pricing was very competitive. Eldi and crew arrived on time and completed on time. Workmanship was very professional. Eldi was very cooperative even when we made some design changes. We were very pleased from start to clean-up and we are considering an addition to this project. We strongly recommend Eldi and his crew for any project you have in mind."

Tom S on August 2025


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Douglas Landscaping

40 River Street Unit 6
4.80(
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Douglas Landscaping

40 River Street Unit 6
4.80(
27
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

At Douglas Landscaping, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"Trenton and his team was the best. On time professional and the work was fantastic. Far exceeded our expectations it was a pleasure working with him!"

Fletcher R on May 2022

At Douglas Landscaping, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"Trenton and his team was the best. On time professional and the work was fantastic. Far exceeded our expectations it was a pleasure working with him!"

Fletcher R on May 2022


Hitchcock Building and Ground Maintenance

28 Clarendon Rd
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Hitchcock Building and Ground Maintenance

28 Clarendon Rd
4.83(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

We at Hitchcock Building and Grounds Maintenance, we focus on quality projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"Reputable, and if something goes wrong they come back and do the work."

Anthony on April 2018

We at Hitchcock Building and Grounds Maintenance, we focus on quality projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"Reputable, and if something goes wrong they come back and do the work."

Anthony on April 2018


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Fazio Waterproofing & Enterprises

165 Colonial Avenue
5.00(
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Fazio Waterproofing & Enterprises

165 Colonial Avenue
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Fazio Waterproofing & Enterprises is proud to be serving the area with expert services, with your satisfaction as our ultimate goal. With over 10 years of experience in our area of expertise, you can rest assured that your project will receive the high quality craftsmanship that only experience can bring. Call on us today, you will be glad you did!

"Nick Fazio is really excellent. Highly knowledgeable, professional, careful, and courteous. A real pleasure to work with. I was very comfortable trusting him with a complex project. Cost of the project was very reasonable. I highly recommend Fazio Waterproofing."

Edward M on July 2017

Fazio Waterproofing & Enterprises is proud to be serving the area with expert services, with your satisfaction as our ultimate goal. With over 10 years of experience in our area of expertise, you can rest assured that your project will receive the high quality craftsmanship that only experience can bring. Call on us today, you will be glad you did!

"Nick Fazio is really excellent. Highly knowledgeable, professional, careful, and courteous. A real pleasure to work with. I was very comfortable trusting him with a complex project. Cost of the project was very reasonable. I highly recommend Fazio Waterproofing."

Edward M on July 2017


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Rooted Lawn Care

53 Wooster St
5.00(
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Rooted Lawn Care

53 Wooster St
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Cooper and his team were responsive, professional, and did everything they said they would do. In fact, they were able to complete the job short notice and allowed me to meet my deadline. Very happy with their work, reasonably priced and well worth the money!"

Christina L on December 2023

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Cooper and his team were responsive, professional, and did everything they said they would do. In fact, they were able to complete the job short notice and allowed me to meet my deadline. Very happy with their work, reasonably priced and well worth the money!"

Christina L on December 2023


R Lottman Excavation

515 Carlisle Rd
4.25(
4
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R Lottman Excavation

515 Carlisle Rd
4.25(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
11 local quotes requested
39 years of experience

At R Lottman Excavation, we strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of the business. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customer interest and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business!

"Thanks Roger!"

Barry Y on November 2024

At R Lottman Excavation, we strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of the business. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customer interest and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business!

"Thanks Roger!"

Barry Y on November 2024

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Yes, to build a retaining wall, a permit is required. Similarly, any repairs or modifications to an existing retaining wall require permits. If the planned wall measures higher than 4 feet, most municipalities require designs and permits come through a licensed engineer. In some locations, if the wall is shorter than 4 feet, a permit may not be required. For the requirements in your area, contact your local government.

Poured concrete is likely the cheapest way to build a retaining wall, as this material costs anywhere from $6 to $8 per square foot. The next best budget-friendly option is to use landscaping timbers. These timbers are great for DIY projects, as they don’t require tools to successfully build a retaining wall. Landscape timber costs around $10 to $14 per square foot. Depending on your chosen garden style, you can also go with natural stones or concrete blocks. Natural stones can be expensive if you buy them, but they’re a lot less costly if you can source them from your property. 

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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