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Ohio Prestige Concrete, LLC
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Serving Corning, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brian and his crew are Great! Very attentive to details, Honest up front about the project and tried to get me the Most Bang for my Buck. Will use them for all my concrete needs in the Future. I would Highly recommend them for all your concrete needs."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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JSE Concrete
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Serving Corning, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I contacted JSE concrete to pour a garage floor. I had reached out to other concrete companies who would either say they would get back with me, but didnâ t, or would not respond to my messages altogether. Within a few minutes of messaging JSE I received a response. JSE promptly responded the following day to provide an estimate and started the project a couple days later. From day of first contact to job completion was literally around a week. I realize I was fortunate with timing due to weather and other job scheduling, but JSE was extremely prompt, courteous, and did not treat you like you were a bother but a valued customer. The quality of work was excellent and JSE went above and beyond by completing work they were not specifically paid to do and could have left for me to finish. I am very satisfied with my overall experience with JSE Concrete and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone and use them again for future services."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Clark Lawn & Home Services
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Serving Corning, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

We have taken home services to a whole new level. With Clark Lawn and Home, we can provide quality and expertise to any and every need. From home repairs to custom remodels, even home building, we give you the ability to depend on one company for all your projects. Our experience will speak for our dedication to your satisfaction. \n\nWe are an All American Home Builder, offering a choice of over 130 different home plans. Decks, Garages, and Landscaping are also a large part of our home building presentation. We also have a complete line of excavation equipment to meet your needs.

Maximum Performance Masonary and Construction
New to Angi

Serving Corning, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

We're 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. With over 15 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're 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.\n

Bruce Grant Masonry
New to Angi

Serving Corning, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Not only are we focused on quality work and outstanding results, we are also committed to educating our clients through our wide range of expertise, in turn creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n\n

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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