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EMC Property and Excavation
4.6(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Sackets Harbor, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a Great job, stabilizing a steep slope with rock and grading. Speading top of area with crush and run stone to make a very nice finished look. Great job ,would recommend EMC for any job. Thank you"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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King's Restoration Co
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Sackets Harbor, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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"I had a great experience with King Restoration Co. They replaced the deteriorating cement block piers supporting an extension on our cabin. I was impressed by their commitment and hard work in digging deep down to base rocks, inserting rebar and pouring new cement foundation columns to support a new wood frame. The quality of work was excellent and efficient!"
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Seaway of Gouverneur, Inc.
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Sackets Harbor, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Seaway of Gouverneur, Inc. is a professional general contract specializing in residential and commercial property modernization. We offer a wide variety of services including decks and porches, kitchens and bathrooms, replacement windows, room additions and dormers, siding and roofing, tuckpointing and fencing. We also offer commercial services including offices and storefronts, interior build outs, restaurants and medical centers. Please check out our website to view some pictures before and after our work and to read more about our quality guarantee!

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Kinney Masonry
2.5(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Sackets Harbor, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

"The quality of the work product was excellent and the work was completed within a reasonable time frame. They did an outstanding job of realigning the paving stones once the concrete foundation was completed. I would highly recommend Kinney Masonry for concrete work. I plan to use them on a project scheduled in the spring of 2015"
Response time2 days
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

If you don’t backfill a retaining wall—either at all or adequately enough—the wall won’t drain well, and water will be able to pass through it. Poor drainage will lead to a warped wall or a buildup of hydrostatic pressure, which can eventually collapse your retaining wall. If you have particularly sloped land, consult a structural engineer to ensure your hardscaping is adding value to your home.

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.

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.  

Poured concrete is often the cheapest material for a retaining wall, costing around $6 to $8 per square foot. Other budget-friendly options include vinyl and landscaping timbers, which range from $10 to $15 per square foot; landscaping timbers are particularly well-suited for DIY projects. Untreated timber and railroad ties are a step up in price, starting at $15 to $25 per square foot. Natural stones can also be a cost-effective choice if you can source them from your own property, but they can be expensive to purchase. High-end materials like steel are typically the most expensive but offer superior durability and aesthetics.

Small retaining walls still require a foundation of some kind, typically a concrete footing. This helps to ensure the wall is structurally sound and prevents the ground from shifting over time, especially during those winter freeze/thaw cycles. The footing helps spread the weight of the wall and the load it carries over a larger area of the ground, thus assisting with stability. This is true of small retaining walls, larger rock garden walls, and the like. 

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