What are alternatives to a brick wall?

• <div><p>If you've decided you'd like to skip the cost of restoring a brick exterior wall after considering whether you should <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/repair-vs-replace-brick-on-house.htm">repair or replace brick on your house</a>, you can consider installing fiber cement siding over brick for a cost of <b>$2 to $6</b> per square foot. When done properly, cement siding over brick offers a durable, low-maintenance option that can actually reduce your home's energy costs. It's also attractive. However, improper installation or installation over heavily compromised brick can cause water damage. </p></div>

What is the best material to fill behind a retaining wall?

• <div><p>Sand and gravel are two suitable options for filling behind a retaining wall. If you’re building your own retaining wall, you’ll complete this part of the process—known as backfilling—after you finish laying the blocks. Make sure not to skip it—otherwise, you could wind up with drainage issues, which can cause your retaining wall to collapse.</p></div>

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: Does a 2-foot retaining wall need drainage?

• <div><p>Each design is different, so we can&rsquo;t say definitively if you&rsquo;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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/beginning-home-gardening-guide.htm">outdoor garden projects</a>.</p></div>

Q: How long does a retaining wall last?

• <div><p>The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its particular material, whether it was properly installed, how well it&rsquo;s maintained, and your local climate. Concrete, stone, and brick retaining walls last the longest, with concrete lasting between 50 and 100 years on average. Brick tends to last the longest, with a minimum of one century, under the right conditions. </p><p>Timber retaining walls can start to deteriorate at 20 years, depending on the wood quality, but in the best case, they can last 40 years. Pressure-treated wood retaining walls last 30 years on average.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2018
He Took a 50% deposit and has not shown up to do the Work. He does not return phone calls and the address listed in the phone book does not exist.
Seiler Masonry & Excavation
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Reviewed in September 2020
Great workmanship in the retaining wall Mike and Steve built for me. Very professional and took extra care to not rip up the lawn nearby the work area. Also was proactive to spread the extra crushed stone material in the driveway which needed some attention. Will definitely hire again as my list...
Berthel Construction LLC
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Reviewed in October 2008
Service was very good. Workers were very skilled in taking the old wall out as it was in a difficult place for the machinery to get to. Owner was on the job everyday and workers were pleasant and professional. New looks great!
LAKE CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in September 2012
Overall the experience was terrible. I met with them at my place in late April of 2011, and we discussed the job (at that time 1 retaining wall and the bracing and shoring along the foundation). At first they were very professional and I received an estimate for the work within a week. The the...
PHOENIX ENTERPRISES
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Reviewed in September 2014
Matt came out a couple of times before we decided to go with his company to do measurements and discuss what the process would involve. We found him very friendly, professional and seemed to really be concerned about what we wanted as a finished product. We were provided a quote that was...
Matt's Landscaping & Stone
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Reviewed in September 2011
Overall, it went great! They did a magnificent job! Everyone compliments us on it. They were quick and effecient. They came back and double checked on everything following the job.
Bubba's Landscape
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Reviewed in October 2020
The first time we have paid for a professional home project and been completely satisfied! You can tell Dave does things the right way, doesn't cut corners and has a passion for what his company is producing. There was communication throughout the entire contract and very responsible clean up...
The Lawn Care Co.
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Reviewed in March 2013
I do have somebody that does my stonework. Dupuis Landscape Supply Co. Last year he did the work for me. He charged me $2000.00 but it was a long wall, about twenty feet and it was high about four feet high. He was very good. I had problem because where the wall is it's next to my garage...
Dupuis Landscape Supply Co
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Reviewed in December 2015
Great! I never used Q's before this, but I had met Alex through a mutual friend. When I called him, Alex took the time to talk over different options for my landscape and drainage issues, then made it happen. The new drainage works great, the yard has a much better slope to it, and the grass...
Q's Lawn & Landscape
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Reviewed in April 2009
He is very personable. He gives you a quote and stands behind the quote. If have any issue at all he stands behind you and corrects.He has been working for us for over 3 years.
JOSH Landscape Co.
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