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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


Peachey Excavating, LLC

496 Conway Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Peachey Excavating, LLC

496 Conway Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
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.


Noah Lamphear

74 Uncas Road
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Noah Lamphear

74 Uncas Road
New on AngiNew on Angi
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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Noah Lamphear is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Noah Lamphear is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!


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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!


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
15 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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MLCS Construction, LLC

306 County Highway 150
New on AngiNew on Angi
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MLCS Construction, LLC

306 County Highway 150
New on AngiNew on Angi
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18 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

MLC Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

MLC Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!


"I have (well had) a ton of front, back and side yard gardens that had been neglected over the past few years and had gotten far out of control. Paul responded quickly and worked with me to find an affordable option that has brought the property back to life. Additionally, he was 100% accurate with his estimate. I couldn't be happier with the experience and have hired him for additional services around my property. 100% recommend!"

Michael G on September 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"I have (well had) a ton of front, back and side yard gardens that had been neglected over the past few years and had gotten far out of control. Paul responded quickly and worked with me to find an affordable option that has brought the property back to life. Additionally, he was 100% accurate with his estimate. I couldn't be happier with the experience and have hired him for additional services around my property. 100% recommend!"

Michael G on September 2024


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Eldi Lanscaping Services LLC

1128 Western Ave. #18
4.66(
48
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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
129 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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Rooted Lawn Care

53 Wooster St
5.00(
3
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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
18 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


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Douglas Landscaping

40 River Street Unit 6
4.80(
27
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Douglas Landscaping

40 River Street Unit 6
4.80(
27
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Approved Pro
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

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

To maintain the integrity of your landscape, a retaining wall must be installed if the slope of the angle exceeds 35 degrees. The lean of the wall must be 1 inch per 12 inches in height to disperse the weight of the soil uniformly and guarantee the correct drainage of the soil.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

Most railroad tie retaining walls have a life span of 20 to 30 years, though you may need to replace your wall sooner if it’s repeatedly exposed to heavy rain, runoff, and excess moisture. Railroad ties are typically treated with creosote, which makes them much more durable than untreated wood. Though they last longer, they don’t last forever. For the most longevity, make sure your retaining wall has a sturdy base and steel reinforcements. You should also install drainage to direct water away from the wall.

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. 

Vinyl retaining walls are often the least expensive type of retaining wall, at $10 to $15 per square foot. This budget-friendly material is lightweight and durable, but it doesn’t have many decorative options. Untreated timber and railroad ties are the next step up, and start at $15 to $25 per square foot, respectively. High-end steel or natural stone tend to be the least wallet-friendly, but they’re extremely durable and come with a high-end look.

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