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Avatar for Hegedus Hardscape
Hegedus Hardscape
5.0(
6
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Elyria, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"Hegedus Hardscape is an AMAZING family owned and run company. Sandor Hegedus first came and explained what our problem was (pavers had sunk over 15+ years due to poor original installation) and how to correct it. There was no pressure. They were here for an entire week, removing old pavers and installing the new ones professionally along with sealing them. You will NOT go wrong hiring Hegedus... they are worth EVERY penny!"
Blue Stone
Unilock Copthorne Pavers
Blue Stone Porch Patio
Unilock Copthorne Pavers
Unilock Copthorne Pavers

+27

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Palmer's Lawn Care, Inc.
4.0(
71
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Elyria, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you Palmers Lawn Care for the beautiful backyard Oasis you created at our house! From the first meeting with Brian he was professional and drew a great design for our tiny backyard. It was a challenge due to space constraints, but he delivered. We now have an amazing Paver Patio that we enjoy year round. The crew did a great job installing the paver patio, steps, retaining wall, and landscaping. They showed up when planned and worked diligently until the job was done. The trees, shrubs and flowers that were planted compliment the design and give us something to look at Spring - Fall. It seems like something is always in bloom! My favorite are the limelight hydrangea trees - they are beautiful and I would never have known to pick them on my own. We couldnt be happier with the experience we had with Brian and crew. We definitely recommend Palmers Lawn Care/Palmers Landscaping for your patio and landscape instillation needs!"
A beautiful landscape account on pearl rd.
paver patio and planting Mega Arbel Stone
 COMPANY OWNED TRUCKS
Lawn Mowing
 GROUND BREAKING

+58

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Mud Dawg Concrete
4.9(
7
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Elyria, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow! What a crew. Very efficient. Very professional job is perfect. They put in a bunch of extra time. Plumbing straight lines. Perfect job this crew and the job is great. Their pricing also"
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Driveway
Front Porch
Driveway
Stamped Patio

+2

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Retaining Wall Installers FAQs, answered by experts

To maintain the integrity of your landscape, a retaining wall must be installed if the slope of the angle exceeds 35 degrees. The lean of the wall must be 1 inch per 12 inches in height to disperse the weight of the soil uniformly and guarantee the correct drainage of the soil.

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.

Costs depend on material type, labor rates, and additional features like decorative finishes or reinforcement.

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.

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.

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