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WoodRock Construction
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Avoca, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Matt did a full septic installation on a new build house. He did a great job with the system, and gave flatter and more yard space after the system was put in. The grading and shaping of the land was superb"
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Briggs Concrete, Inc.
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Avoca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"Wonderful job ,Mr. Briggs is a very hard worker, He does a marvelous job, We recommend him to anyone, you will not be disappointed!!!! Scott put in a concrete driveway and a gorgeous stamped patio. He has made our house beautiful., and I for one thank him so very much. We have received many compliments on his hard work .Great price for a great job!!!!"
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Farr Construction Co.
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Avoca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

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Farr Construction Co is a full service concierge construction firm providing leading edge design and custom building for the residential and commercial sectors. At Farr Construction Co., we offer a full menu of services to meet the specific needs of each of our valued clients. Excellent craftsmanship, communication and quality are yours and just a phone call away. So call today!

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Generally, a railroad tie retaining wall consisting of a single line of ties should be between 3 and 4 feet tall—and the height often tops out at around 6 feet. You can go taller, but you may need additional footings and reinforcements, including a second layer of railroad ties to support the added weight of the soil it’s holding back.

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.

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.

They prevent soil erosion, add flat space, and enhance property aesthetics.

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

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