Best retaining wall installation pros near Ardsley, NY

"The project went extremely well. I can’t say enough about the professionalism shown by James Walsh and his magnificent crew. I called for an estimate after reading all the glowing reviews on Angie’s List. The fact that my location was in Northern Westchester was not an issue. He was very accommodating. We spoke about what I wanted and the ideas I had and he offered his opinion and sometimes alternative suggestions based on his vast experience. Due to changes in the weather, the start date was delayed, but James kept in touch throughout. On the first day, he and his crew came out to inspect the site and take measurements. They also manually broke up the concrete walkway...with sledge hammers?. For the next three days after that, they were here every morning at 7:30 am. His crew was amazing. They and James all worked together like a well oiled machine..not wasting any time. Their craftsmanship was outstanding! You could see the respect that they had for each other. James was great at finding solutions to potential problems. With the driveway apron, there was an issue with the depth of buried Verizon cables. With no info from 811, Verizon, or the City, I was ready to give up on the project. James was very encouraging saying that they would go very slowly and carefully and make it work somehow. In the end, we had no problem with the installation and it turned out beautifully. In another instance, the stone yard did not have the pavers that I’d chosen for the walkway and James went with me to select a new paver, offering valuable advice about the preferred size and layout suitable for my space. We selected a 3 piece paver set that neither of us had intended and it looks fantastic. He discovered that, because of a height difference, we could not use the same pavers bordered by bluestone on the front door platform. We decided to just go with all bluestone on the platform to maintain a uniform height. After trying to brainstorm other options, James suggested a colored bluestone for the center. I was a little hesitant because I did not want the colors to clash. He reassured me that it was neutral enough to work. I trusted his judgement and it looks wonderful! James is a very trusting person. He asked for no money upfront or throughout the job...no 1/3 now, 1/3 halfway through, 1/3 at the end. With him it was simply he does what you ask him to do, and you pay him when he’s finished. That’s rare these days. There was no additional monies tacked on at the end of the job....even if he paid more for materials than anticipated. The costs were not passed on to the client. The job site was left immaculate. All debris was removed and even some that they didn’t generate! All in all, I would not hesitate to work with James and his crew again. They were very meticulous in every detail. You could see the pride that was taken in what they were doing. James is very lucky. He’s got one of the best crews around. At the end, he and I walked through to inspect each of the areas. James was very patient in answering all my questions and concerns. After that, it was “call me if there are any problems and I will come back and fix it” and they were gone. After having worked with James for a mere 4 days, I’m sure he meant it! You will not regret hiring Rock Solid General Contractors!"

"Frank and his team are the absolute best in the business! They were professional, timely, and stayed on budget. Frank was communicative and explained everything throughout the process. He and his team were so easy to work with and their work is beautiful! In only 4 days they redid my entire retaining wall and driveway, it looks incredible. I?ll be using him again for future jobs"

"Excellent! Alex and his team did some beautiful work creating our patio, retaining wall and firepit. We absolutely love it and it has really brought our entire back yard to life. The job was done right, it was done quick, and the yard looked amazing after they were done. Couldn't recommend them more."

"Frank and his team did a fantastic job on our retaining wall. The wall is beautiful and the work was fast and well done. Frank was responsive, gave us a thorough estimate, and took time to talk through our options for the wall. We hope to work with them again on another project."

"I can't say enough about Hector and his team. It was a big project involving tearing out an old rotting wooden retaining wall and installing one with interlocking blocks -- a LOT of blocks along a very long stretch, multiple levels, and in a place that machinery could not easily reach. I put it out for multiple bids, and some people just make up (higher) numbers. Hector's bid was very competitive, maybe even the lowest, and he did more work than anyone else was proposing to do. In particular, an additional design element that he proposed (he was the only one I talked to who took the time to find out what I liked and didn't like and made a creative suggestion for something new, rather than just replacing what the old one looked like). And then the team was all super professional and friendly, took the time needed to do the job right and it was a lot of very hard work. We've been getting a lot of compliments on the results. Would hire these guys again in a heartbeat."

Founded in 2001 by Oscar Vargas, Terra Ferma Contracting LLC is a family-owned landscape design build company based in Armonk. We serve communities throughout Westchester County, NY. Locally owned and operated, we’re your neighbor, and understand local horticulture as well as municipal requirements and building codes. Our local knowledge allows us to provide you with responsive, custom solutions that large, out-of-town firms simply cannot offer. Our team prides itself on its extensive industry experience and gardening knowledge to offer personalized land design solutions. Terra Ferma’s landscape designers and architects, garden designers, contractors and artisans rely on specialized expertise to creating exceptional outdoor living spaces. We work effectively with other tradesmen, nurseries, plant growers, local building inspectors, suppliers and manufacturers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. We also look to foster long-term relationships with our customers, offering ongoing advice and service as their needs change and grow. Additional services include Dumpster rentals, Hauling and Junk Removal. Please call us at (914)960-3911.

"He has been an excellent individual and anyone would be lucky to have him as a contractor."

"Professional and courteous team, respected our home. Quick response and scheduling work, within two weeks of initial estimate request. Rebuilt front steps, using existing stones. Performed work safely. Also repaired back wall, removed and replaced broken cement stucco. Work completed on time, cleaned up after work complete. Competitive pricing."

Belloso's Family own and operated, here to serve your every need from small to large. You are family and we will treat all your project extra special.

"Willie, from G and R did a great job. I highly recommend him to do any small handy man project. I hired them to do Deck repair as my Two deck wooden stripes were rotten as well as one Step need to be replaced. Excellent job. In addition, he fix my Shed door and lock holding wooden piece. He nailed my Shed roof singles which were damaged by heavy storm. He trimmed two trees branches and put everything on the curb. Willie was responsive and professional. He arrived promptly and gave me very fair estimate versus other two. His crew showed up on time and the work was done as expected in our absence. My Deck looks great and safe to walk. My front door tall tree looks neat. My wife and I are very happy with the job and would definitely recommend them to others. Best part Willie was always answering the phone when ever I called him and help me to answer all my questions."