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Water Oak Services, LLC

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Water Oak Services, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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3 years of experience

Welcome to WATER OAK SERVICES! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Jarred did a wonderful job telling me what he will do."

Robert. B on August 2022

Welcome to WATER OAK SERVICES! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Jarred did a wonderful job telling me what he will do."

Robert. B on August 2022


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White's Plumbing & Land Clearing LLC

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White's Plumbing & Land Clearing LLC

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48 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

We are 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

"Timely & Polite "

Desmonies M on June 2025

We are 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

"Timely & Polite "

Desmonies M on June 2025


Ace Basin Excavating

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Ace Basin Excavating

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66 local quotes requested

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Please ask us about discounts for military and first responders. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Awesome job done and super nice people to hire to get a thorough completion. All crew workers were polite and helpful. Clean up was spectacular down to the last twig. I will use them always when needed. I recommend, you do too!"

Brooke W on October 2024

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Please ask us about discounts for military and first responders. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Awesome job done and super nice people to hire to get a thorough completion. All crew workers were polite and helpful. Clean up was spectacular down to the last twig. I will use them always when needed. I recommend, you do too!"

Brooke W on October 2024


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R&M Building and Remodeling

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R&M Building and Remodeling

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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!


S Kay R Clearing and Demo

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S Kay R Clearing and Demo

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We are a company focused in land clearing, site work and demolition. We have been in both the landscaping and construction business for 10 plus years. With our small owner operated company, we look out for our clients and do whatever we can to make the project as easy as possible.

We are a company focused in land clearing, site work and demolition. We have been in both the landscaping and construction business for 10 plus years. With our small owner operated company, we look out for our clients and do whatever we can to make the project as easy as possible.



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R&D Tree Service LLC.

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R&D Tree Service LLC.

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27 years of experience

R&D Tree Service LLC. is a leading provider of tree removal, stump removal, and tree trimming services. We have been working with trees since 1998, and we strive to provide expert advice and service.

R&D Tree Service LLC. is a leading provider of tree removal, stump removal, and tree trimming services. We have been working with trees since 1998, and we strive to provide expert advice and service.


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Lowcountry Digging

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Lowcountry Digging

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Lowcountry Digging is locally owned, licensed and insured. Full service excavation company. We do a number of projects including excavation & digging for driveways, foundations, site prep, pools, ponds, grading and land shaping. We also do projects such as clearing over grown areas and debris removal.

"After speaking with multiple companies we found that Lowcountry Digging not only met our budget but they also followed through with each commitment made. They were prompt to our initial appointment, on time with estimate, and exceeded expectations on completing work. Highly recommend and will use again for future projects."

Nate L on August 2023

Lowcountry Digging is locally owned, licensed and insured. Full service excavation company. We do a number of projects including excavation & digging for driveways, foundations, site prep, pools, ponds, grading and land shaping. We also do projects such as clearing over grown areas and debris removal.

"After speaking with multiple companies we found that Lowcountry Digging not only met our budget but they also followed through with each commitment made. They were prompt to our initial appointment, on time with estimate, and exceeded expectations on completing work. Highly recommend and will use again for future projects."

Nate L on August 2023


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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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’t require tools to successfully build a retaining wall. Landscape timber costs around $10 to $14 per square foot. Depending on your chosen garden style, you can also go with natural stones or concrete blocks. Natural stones can be expensive if you buy them, but they’re a lot less costly if you can source them from your property. 

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.

Generally speaking, a retaining wall should be between 3 and 4 feet high, depending on variables such as the wall-building material, the purpose of the retaining wall, and more. If you want your retaining wall to be taller than 4 feet, check with your local building ordinance office for the maximum allotment. You may also need a special permit for retaining walls over 4 feet tall.

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.

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 20 years or more with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.

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