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Ervay Earthworks, LLC

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Ervay Earthworks, LLC

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Ervay Earthworks, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are family owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Excellent work, regraded yard by foundation and removed deteriorated detached garage."

Matthew C on August 2024

Ervay Earthworks, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are family owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Excellent work, regraded yard by foundation and removed deteriorated detached garage."

Matthew C on August 2024

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CMS Excavation LLC

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CMS Excavation LLC

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CMS Excavation LLC 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.

CMS Excavation LLC 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.

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WOLVERTON SERVICES LLC

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Providing excavating, electrical, plumbing, septic, and framing carpentry services to the Finger Lakes Region of New York. We offer Military and First Responder discounts and have financing available through Synchrony Financial

"Excellent service and communication. I am planning on scheduling spring services."

Alex H on February 2025

Providing excavating, electrical, plumbing, septic, and framing carpentry services to the Finger Lakes Region of New York. We offer Military and First Responder discounts and have financing available through Synchrony Financial

"Excellent service and communication. I am planning on scheduling spring services."

Alex H on February 2025

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B&E Landscaping

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We specialize in all phases of landscaping design and installs, hardscaping, pavers, trees, plants, flowers, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

We specialize in all phases of landscaping design and installs, hardscaping, pavers, trees, plants, flowers, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

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Khain Punchard

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We specialize in Property Maintenance, Lawn and Garden service, hedge and bush trimming, clean outs and hauling. 607-742-0656 Serving the southern tier.

We specialize in Property Maintenance, Lawn and Garden service, hedge and bush trimming, clean outs and hauling. 607-742-0656 Serving the southern tier.

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Yes, to build a retaining wall, a permit is required. Similarly, any repairs or modifications to an existing retaining wall require permits. If the planned wall measures higher than 4 feet, most municipalities require designs and permits come through a licensed engineer. In some locations, if the wall is shorter than 4 feet, a permit may not be required. For the requirements in your area, contact your local government.

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.

Costs range from $5,000 to $15,000, depending on size, material, and design complexity.

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.

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.  

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