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O.A.K. Services
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Saluda, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very pleased with OAK Services. They were very professional, were prepared and respectful, did what they said they were going to do, did it quickly and cleaned up! We highly recommend them."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ideal Landscaping
4.5(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Saluda, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ideal Landscaping owned by Mychael Bennett provided A1 service. He was knowledgeable of his trade, professional & very courteous. He paid attention to detail in trimming and clearing the area around some extremely overgrown hedges in my mom’s backyard and treated the back and front yards. My mom (who is on the picky side - lol) was very pleased and will be doing business with him in the future."
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Artisan Landscape and Masonry
4.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Saluda, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan and his team did an excellent job designing and building new stairs and a landing from our existing deck to our pool deck. Communication was timely and professional. We loved the design and the workmanship was excellent and they cleaned everything up nicely. The price was fair as well. I highly recommend this company!"
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Jacobs family
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Williams Residence

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CALVIN JOHNSON MASON
3.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Saluda, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

"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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South Coast Turf LLC
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Saluda, 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.

Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Options include concrete, stone, brick, and wood, tailored for specific design needs.

Sand and gravel are two suitable options for filling behind a retaining wall. If you’re building your own retaining wall, you’ll complete this part of the process—known as backfilling—after you finish laying the blocks. Make sure not to skip it—otherwise, you could wind up with drainage issues, which can cause your retaining wall to collapse.

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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