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A & C Morales Landscaping
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Serving Dillon, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They installed three control valves for my lawn irrigation system. Their work was done professionally and within the expected time frame."
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Recommended by46%of homeowners
Williamson Lawn Care
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Serving Dillon, SC and surrounding areas

"My father is elderly and lives alone. His yard needed a lot of work that the family could not take care of on our own. Williamson’s did a great job on transforming this yard and will be coming back twice a month. Great job and very reasonable prices. They went above and beyond my expectations."
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CALVIN JOHNSON MASON
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Serving Dillon, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

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"Calvin Johnson did an outstanding job bricking my patio. Not only is he professional and dependable, he was able to provide advice on the best material, style of the bricks and layout so that the results were even better than I expected. Absolutely beautiful work - he is an expert at masonry! Thank you Calvin and company for improving the value of my home!"
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A & B Roofing and Home Improvement
New to Angi

Serving Dillon, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

A & B Roofing and Home Improvement 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.

South Coast Turf LLC
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Serving Dillon, SC and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

I have over 12 years of experience in construction, specializing in concrete, artificial turf and outdoor play equipment. Over the last several years we have done work in almost every state on the east coast. We know what it takes to travel and what it takes to do quality work. With our range of specialized skills we can complete projects that usually require you to hire multiple contractors. You work hard for your money, don’t settle for cheap settle for quality.

Simms Landscaping & Curbing
New to Angi

Serving Dillon, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Simms Curbing and Landscaping 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\n

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Most railroad tie retaining walls have a life span of 20 to 30 years, though you may need to replace your wall sooner if it’s repeatedly exposed to heavy rain, runoff, and excess moisture. Railroad ties are typically treated with creosote, which makes them much more durable than untreated wood. Though they last longer, they don’t last forever. For the most longevity, make sure your retaining wall has a sturdy base and steel reinforcements. You should also install drainage to direct water away from the wall.

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.

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.

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. 

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