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Last update on October 12, 2026

Top-Rated Retaining wall installation pros in Mcgraw - Updated Nov 2026

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Miller Construction Group
5.0(
32
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mcgraw, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miller Concrete and Excavation did an outstanding job on our pole barn slab! They showed up right on time, worked with professionalism, and kept the job site clean each day. The quality was well worth the investment, and I’ll definitely be calling them again for future projects."
Syracuse university
Syracuse university
Syracuse university
Syracuse university
Syracuse university

+1

90 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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WoodRock Construction
5.0(
4
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mcgraw, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had the front entrance to our home completely replaced, Matt was very attentive and helpful with the design and desired outcome we were looking to achieve. He is very knowledgeable and has an outstanding work ethic. Matt will be the first call we make for any future projects. Thank you Woodrock Construction!"
Residential concrete
Residential concrete
Residential concrete
Residential concrete
Residential concrete

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Morehouse Construction Group
3.9(
5
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mcgraw, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Josh was very knowledgeable and professional. After he finished what we hired him to do we hired him back to do additional work. We are very happy with his work and our porch!"
Gravel Driveway
Site Grading
Garage Floor & Walk
Seawall & Hoist
Deck

+91

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Citiscape Construction
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mcgraw, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Welcome to Citiscape Construction, we are excited to exceed your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Trip charge varies depending on project. Call us now!

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Daniel thomas
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mcgraw, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I’m a hard-working driven builder that loves seeing the joy in his customers from a completed project I love a good challenge in a job nothing is too big to overcome when you’re doing what you love!

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Gerst Concrete LLC
5.0(
2
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mcgraw, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. We also do Commercial and Agricultural work with 4 years of industry experience. We take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail we put into each of the projects we're involved with. Gerst Concrete is known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We thank you for your time and consideration in using Gerst Concrete LLC.

Response time3 days
Response rate94%
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Retaining Wall Installers FAQs, 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.

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.

While vinyl is the least costly material for building a retaining wall, the most cost-effective method is to use wood or concrete blocks for a DIY retaining wall under 2 feet tall. Wood is inexpensive but lasts 20 years or more with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.

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.

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.

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