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• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2026
Matt replaced two windows on our two story house. He did a wonderful job. He made sure everything was installed correctly and cleaned up after himself.
Blue Collar Handyman Service LLC
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Reviewed in July 2026
He did a great job installing my elect r onic lock. Will hire again when needed.
Healthy Homes
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Reviewed in August 2025
Did a fantastic job installing our front window! He arrived on time, worked quickly, and the new window looks great. The cleanup was thorough too, very professional overall.
Blue Glass
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Reviewed in August 2025
Tyler is an incredible worker and even better person! He was extremely detailed and fair through the process of installing our gutters. Could not recommend enough!
Rain Drain Seamless Gutters
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Reviewed in September 2023
We hired Stevie to paint and repair walls and ceilings. Excellent work and attention to detail! Would highly recommend.
Stevie Daniel Construction and Painting
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Reviewed in August 2023
Very friendly service and professional. The supplies came in two days early and were sufficiently installed in one day!
We Clean Gutters, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
He is very skilled and was able to install 6 blinds and a shade in about an hour. He was also very informative during the ordering process. I would definitely recommend him for any job.
Aaron Austin Custom Blinds and Shutters
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Reviewed in January 2023
The crew was friendly, but very focused on the job. (walls in my living room and entry, both with cathedral ceiling.) They paid attention to detail, and weÃ¢Â Â re very careful in their clean-up. I will definitely hire them again when IÃ¢Â Â m ready to do bedrooms!
Asher Handyman and Restoration
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Reviewed in December 2022
We hired Los Amigos Concrete to pour our concrete around our pool. We were so impressed with their work ethic and workmanship that we added stamping to all of our concrete, a retaining wall build and had them install a fence around our pool area, as well. They were efficient, dependable, we paid...
Los Amigos Concrete of Henderson TN
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Reviewed in October 2022
Great wall, fast, and ahead of schedule
Noriega Masonry, LLC
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Los Amigos Concrete of Henderson TN

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"They worked on our project like it was their own home! They were on task with long days until our project was complete."

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Stanley's Home Improvement

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"They did a very amazing job with the amount of trees i was needing done, they was very respectful and a very affordable price, my wife also hired then again when they mentioned landscaping and it was outstanding. I will call them again for the trees and landscaping needs next year!"

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We do Gunite swimming pools from start to finish and will leave you satisfied, also any type of remolding on a gunite pool we handle as well. Not only do we do gunite pools we also offer any type of concrete work or hardscape work.

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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.

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.

To maintain the integrity of your landscape, a retaining wall must be installed if the slope of the angle exceeds 35 degrees. The lean of the wall must be 1 inch per 12 inches in height to disperse the weight of the soil uniformly and guarantee the correct drainage of the soil.

Even if you think you know how to build a retaining wall theoretically, doing the actual work is a completely different story. There are lots of nuances in building retaining walls, and the slightest oversight can compromise their integrity. Therefore, we recommend you hire a pro to build, repair, or replace retaining walls.

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