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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
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Peachey Excavating, LLC

496 Conway Rd
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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.


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SS Excavation

587 Chestnut St
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SS Excavation

587 Chestnut St
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4 years of experience
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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!


C&C construction

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C&C construction

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3 years of experience

C&C construction family ran and operated. We take pride in any work we do. Promising to give you nothing but the best when it comes to quality! No job too big nor task too small. We always give you a 110% With over 25 years experience in all phases of construction, we’re here for whatever your home needs. Whether it’s pouring new foundation, building your home, or landscaping your yard! Guaranteed to get the job done with Superior quality control!

C&C construction family ran and operated. We take pride in any work we do. Promising to give you nothing but the best when it comes to quality! No job too big nor task too small. We always give you a 110% With over 25 years experience in all phases of construction, we’re here for whatever your home needs. Whether it’s pouring new foundation, building your home, or landscaping your yard! Guaranteed to get the job done with Superior quality control!


Biggie N Smalls Trade Work

197 Church Street
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Biggie N Smalls Trade Work

197 Church Street
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Biggie n Smalls Trade Jobs is owned and operated by two people. We do anything from remodeling your kitchen to putting up smoke alarms. There's no job to big or small so give us a shout to get qualified ,quality, fair priced work done anywhere around the home.

Biggie n Smalls Trade Jobs is owned and operated by two people. We do anything from remodeling your kitchen to putting up smoke alarms. There's no job to big or small so give us a shout to get qualified ,quality, fair priced work done anywhere around the home.



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Catskill Site Services LLC

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Catskill Site Services LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in removal of all unwanted items, junk hauling, yard debris removal, trash removal, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I would rate them excellent! They were very pleasant, efficient and fast! Would use again if needed in that area."

James T on May 2025

We specialize in removal of all unwanted items, junk hauling, yard debris removal, trash removal, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I would rate them excellent! They were very pleasant, efficient and fast! Would use again if needed in that area."

James T on May 2025


All Natural Modern Designs

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All Natural Modern Designs

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"where beauty and nature meets the comfort of modern living" we specialize in -genaral renovation -plant and tree services -electrical and plumbing stone masonry/ tile work hardscaping landscaping entertainment space designs

"where beauty and nature meets the comfort of modern living" we specialize in -genaral renovation -plant and tree services -electrical and plumbing stone masonry/ tile work hardscaping landscaping entertainment space designs


J.case masonry

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J.case masonry

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Anything form foundation repair concrete or block new concrete and block foundation brick repair stone repair concrete slabs stamped concrete concrete countertops landscape stone also do general construction metal roofs pole barns additions and home repairs

Anything form foundation repair concrete or block new concrete and block foundation brick repair stone repair concrete slabs stamped concrete concrete countertops landscape stone also do general construction metal roofs pole barns additions and home repairs


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Lomans LLC

192 Railroad Ave
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Lomans LLC

192 Railroad Ave
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Here at Lomans LLC, We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality in the market. Lomans LLC is here for all your site development, land management and excavation needs. We do grade work, stone driveways, trenching, drainage, septic systems, retaining walls, and even some concrete work to name a few. Call us today at (518)231-4566 for a free estimate

"After 30+ years of wear and tear, our driveway needed some major work done in an area where it crosses a wet land. After we contacted him, Peter promptly returned our call, set up an appointment to do an assessment and thoughtfully and knowledgeably proposed a repair plan. Once we agreed, he went right to work and completed a very extensive and well done repair, by himself in one day. He is a bright, hard working, skilled young man with a friendly personality and a humble demeanor. When praised, he simply replied "Well, its just my work..." Would recommend him to anyone needing this kind of work done."

George C on October 2022

Here at Lomans LLC, We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality in the market. Lomans LLC is here for all your site development, land management and excavation needs. We do grade work, stone driveways, trenching, drainage, septic systems, retaining walls, and even some concrete work to name a few. Call us today at (518)231-4566 for a free estimate

"After 30+ years of wear and tear, our driveway needed some major work done in an area where it crosses a wet land. After we contacted him, Peter promptly returned our call, set up an appointment to do an assessment and thoughtfully and knowledgeably proposed a repair plan. Once we agreed, he went right to work and completed a very extensive and well done repair, by himself in one day. He is a bright, hard working, skilled young man with a friendly personality and a humble demeanor. When praised, he simply replied "Well, its just my work..." Would recommend him to anyone needing this kind of work done."

George C on October 2022

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Installation typically takes 1-2 weeks, depending on the wall’s size and site conditions.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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