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Avatar for Pontius Landscape and Repair LLC
Pontius Landscape and Repair LLC
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Old Forge, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am thrilled with the excellent performance of Steven @ Pontius Landscaping and Repair LLC. He showed up when promised, did an excellent job @ a fair price. I will definitely be calling and recommending this hard working handyman again. He receives 5 out of 5 stars from me."
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+162

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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One Stop Roofing Pros LLC
4.3(
59
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Old Forge, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike was incredibly responsive and helpful when we asked him for a quote on our garage reno/conversion project. He was able to field all of our questions, meet us on site, and text us with examples when discussing appliances that would be included in the project. He is extremely professional and transparent, and we would highly recommend him to others, especially first-timers!"
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+97

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Cerra Masonry
4.6(
11
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Old Forge, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Mr. Joe Cerra provided clear explanations of what our project options were and several creative suggestions. When the plan was agreed on he worked diligently to complete the work in a timely fashion in spite of inclement winter weather. Outstanding craftsmanship, Joe's repair left our chimney better than it was when originally built! On time & on budget! Great job!"
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Stone Fireplace
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+90

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
All 4 Masonry LLC
4.8(
6
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Old Forge, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ladio and his crew were on time. They were pleasant and polite. They clean as they go. They installed a Chimney Liner, and re-mortared the Chimney. They installed all new connecting pipes to the furnace and water heater. They installed a Cap on the top of the chimney. I highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

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. 

Each design is different, so we can’t say definitively if you’ll need a dedicated drainage system in place for a two-foot retaining wall. However, you can likely skip the drainage, as this project is typically served for walls that are 4 feet tall or more. Even with a relatively low wall, consider drainage if you are building on top of clay or poor-draining soil types or if there are buried water sources nearby, like a well used for other outdoor garden projects.

If you've decided you'd like to skip the cost of restoring a brick exterior wall after considering whether you should repair or replace brick on your house, you can consider installing fiber cement siding over brick for a cost of $2 to $6 per square foot. When done properly, cement siding over brick offers a durable, low-maintenance option that can actually reduce your home's energy costs. It's also attractive. However, improper installation or installation over heavily compromised brick can cause water damage. 

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