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Q: What is the most cost-effective retaining wall to build?

• <div><p>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 <b>20 years or more </b>with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.</p></div>

Q: Why do retaining walls lean?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Can I build a wall myself?

• <div><p>DIY is possible for small projects. Professional installation ensures structural integrity and durability for larger walls.</p></div>

Q: What is the cheapest way to build a retaining wall?

• <div><p>Poured concrete is likely the cheapest way to build a retaining wall, as this material costs anywhere from $6 to $8 per square foot. The next best budget-friendly option is to use landscaping timbers. These timbers are great for DIY projects, as they don&rsquo;t require tools to successfully build a retaining wall. Landscape timber costs around $10 to $14 per square foot. Depending on your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garden-styles-your-backyard.htm">chosen garden style</a>, you can also go with natural stones or concrete blocks. Natural stones can be expensive if you buy them, but they&rsquo;re a lot less costly if you can source them from your property. </p></div>

Q: Are railroad ties good for retaining walls?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s treated with an EPA-approved preservative or a wood-alternative composite material.</p></div>

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Last update on November 21, 2025

Reviewed in August 2014
We saw Chris's men working on our neighbors retaining wall and asked him if he could do a retaining wall in our back yard. He came by the next day and he was very knowledgable and professional. He came by the end of August and took only a week to put up a stone retaining wall in our back yard....
Halterman Landscaping
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Reviewed in January 2015
They were very professional and efficient, and the outcome is very attractive. They came back to fix a minor issue with our fence very expeditiously. They reseeded the parts of the yard that were torn up by the construction. I'm very happy with their work.
Halterman Landscaping
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Reviewed in September 2013
Carl and the crew are great! We contacted Affordable Landscaping at the end of Nov. 2012 and we received outstanding service from the very first phone call. They were quick with a quote and within two weeks had started the project. (There were several and quot;in-progressand quot; projects that...
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Reviewed in November 2013
Chris came to my house to look at the existing retaining wall and to give me an estimate on replacing it. He was very knowledgeable on the materials I wanted to use and told me everything they were going to do and even brought some examples of the pins and material that would hold the wall in...
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Reviewed in July 2016
Chris Halterman is easy to work with and has a happy, professional, and hardworking crew. They delivered on time and under budget, and kept me informed about the project as it progressed. Definitely recommend these guys and will use them again!
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Reviewed in January 2014
Travis Martin is a wonderful person, company owner and neighbor. He has done so much work for me and my neighbors over the years. He is responsive and timely. Has provided me with recommendations for my yard without presenting me with unreasonable or over costly changes or upkeep. He is...
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Reviewed in May 2012
An outstanding experience, start to finish. Mr. Halterman worked closely with me on every detail, and provided me with a variety of options but honestly his ideas were much better than my own. He can take your simple description and transform it into something out of a Home and Garden photo...
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Reviewed in July 2014
Mr. Halterman & his staff were at all times professional and approachable. Their practical experience and creative vision made this major project manageable for us inasmuch as Mr. Halterman served as the liason between the various subcontractors also involved in the project. Mr. Halterman...
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Reviewed in June 2012
We had a 65'x36" stone wall in our back yard that had started to buckle pretty severely in some spots. We were looking for someone that could basically repair it using the existing stone because we really liked it. Chris came out the day after I contacted him to take a look at the wall and...
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Reviewed in November 2015
Shockingly well. Chris Halterman runs his company with standards that I thought were long lost on contractors, namely absolute integrity regarding proposed solutions and strict fairness in pricing. Those standards, combined with a college trained staff, eye for detail, professionally trained...
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"Very professional. He looked over the landscape and we discussed the property landmarks. We discuss the price and agreed and he started his work and did a great job. Glad I found him on Angi."

Bruce W on August 2025

"Very professional. He looked over the landscape and we discussed the property landmarks. We discuss the price and agreed and he started his work and did a great job. Glad I found him on Angi."

Bruce W on August 2025

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