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JM Property Professionals
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Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Welcome to JM Property Professionals, where quality craftsmanship meets competitive pricing. We specialize in flatwork concrete, including driveways, patios, sidewalks, and slabs, delivering clean, durable results built to last. With several years of hands-on experience, we take pride in doing the job right the first time. Our team focuses on precision, reliability, and customer satisfaction on every project. Whether you’re improving your home or starting something new, we provide dependable concrete work at a fair price. Let us help bring your project to life with strong, professional results you can count on.

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High-Quality Construction
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Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Brett did a good job and was reliable. He helped us work through the planning and executed the project with a high degree of perfection!"
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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CRC Renovations
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Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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"They presented a quote, they were on time, they did a great job, they showed respect for my property, as well with me . I will hire them again, in the near future for other work."
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Hoelscher Contracting
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Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

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"Scott above and beyaond what I expected. Actually the last long day to finish he came by himself and made sure it was as promised. he had some challenges, weather, bee sting, driving time, and a few other problems. We did not make a time to be complete and I am glad, beacuse of all that happened. Our home is now a show place in our community, thanks to Scott and his crew."
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.  

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. 

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.

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.

Even if you think you know how to build a retaining wall theoretically, doing the actual work is a completely different story. There are lots of nuances in building retaining walls, and the slightest oversight can compromise their integrity. Therefore, we recommend you hire a pro to build, repair, or replace retaining walls.

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