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Harris Excavating
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Waverly, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We contracted with Harris Excavating to rebuild a gravel driveway to our Adams County property in August 2017 and again in 2019 to perform routine maintenance. In 2018, Harris Excavating built a gravel pad for the placement of a mini barn. In each case the work was done professionally and on time. I recommend Harris Excavating without reservation."
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McCarty's Masonry
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Waverly, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

McCarty's Masonry 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.

Response time3 hrs
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Veach Home Improvement
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Waverly, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1954

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

When you find Veach Home Improvement, you've found a contractor with the relationships and the know how necessary to get you the best value, quality and price. Bring us your idea and we'll quickly bring it to life. Call right now, no matter where you are in the planning process. We offer a range of services for all your needs and no job is too small or large!

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

If you don’t backfill a retaining wall—either at all or adequately enough—the wall won’t drain well, and water will be able to pass through it. Poor drainage will lead to a warped wall or a buildup of hydrostatic pressure, which can eventually collapse your retaining wall. If you have particularly sloped land, consult a structural engineer to ensure your hardscaping is adding value to your home.

Yes, you can use cinder blocks for many purposes, including retaining walls, foundations, garage walls, and fences. Building a cinder block retaining wall costs between $60 and $200 per linear foot, including materials and professional labor. For a 30-foot-long retaining wall, the cost ranges from $1,800 to $6,000.

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.

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