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Avatar for E.T. General Contractor, Inc.
E.T. General Contractor, Inc.
4.5(
478
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow! Let me start by saying I had several contractors come by to give me estimates on fixing some major concerns I’ve had in my yard for quite a while. I needed a professional who could complete everything I needed at a reasonable price. Well, Mr Julio Escobar (ET General Contractor Inc) was able to accommodate everything I needed done. He listened to everything I needed and provided excellent suggestions as to the right approach to do the job. This entailed re-sloping my backyard to direct water away from my house foundation and installing a drainage system in my backyard. My backyard was a barren wasteland that needed quite a bit of work. I had barely any grass on one side with many trees that I wanted removed in order to get more sunlight and allow grass to grow. Julio’s crew did an amazing job (cut down trees, removed all branch/log debris and grinded/ground the stumps down to the roots). His crew planted 29 Japanese Cedar trees along my fence line. My appreciation goes out to Julio Escobar for working with the nursery to get me all Japanese Cedars instead of the Leyland Cypress trees. Exactly what I wanted all along. God Bless you! He and his crew trucked in tons of river rock to lay around my pool and along the foundation in the back of the house and then laid, I forget how many, rolls of sod. These guys worked hard and in the worst heat of the summer. Lastly, but definitely not least he and his crew brought in clean topsoil and organic compost, grass seed, and fertilizer to cover my front yard (that also was a wasteland). After that he aerated the area and laid sod on the sides of my driveway so that there would be no run off when it rained. I can’t express enough how professional, courteous, and attentive Mr Escobar and his entire crew were throughout the entire job. I would definitely use them again for future projects. God Bless them for their hard work and strong work ethic!"
New Wood Flooring
Beautiful double siting wall, patio and fire Pitt.
Paver Driveway
Patio
Outdoor kitchen and a pergola

+219

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Horizon Landscaping Designs LLC
Horizon Landscaping Designs LLC
4.8(
121
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great service from start to finish. We needed a large and tricky retaining wall building. Lazaro came in and advised on the best approach, and worked within our budgetary constraints. The work was completed on time and as agreed, and the crew were very careful and considerate in protecting the neighbor’s garden. We are very happy and will definitely be using Horizon for part 2 later this year !!!"
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+98

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Diversified Contractors LLC
Diversified Contractors LLC
4.5(
182
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We've now worked with Diversified Contractors twice and have enjoyed the experience both times. In terms of pricing, quality of work, and ease to work with and modify a design during a build, you can't go wrong. We worked with Mike, and have recommended him to our family and neighbors and all have the same experience. We can be picky and demanding of any project for this kind of spend, and we solicited multiple bids each time (2 years apart), and DC was still the best. My neighbors are already asking who we used and the compliments flood everytime we have a gathering on the patio. No brainer. Go with DC."
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+26

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Cassella Design & Build
Cassella Design & Build
5.0(
12
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the work from Elijah, his team led by Victor, and Cassella Landscaping. I hired them to replaced old rotting timbers of the wood trim of the yard of my townhouse. I have never hired a hardscaping contractor and most photos from others are of stone work. After emailing a few contractors, Elijah was very prompt to respond but I ended up going with a different contractor because our schedules lined up sooner. This ended up being a disaster - we ended up having the first contractor pull up the poorly laid timbers so we could start over from scratch. I ended up reaching out to Elijah again, and he was so professional and courteous. He answered all my questions, gave me multiple quotes, and was flexible with the price after our neighbors decided they did not want us replacing the timbers that were on their property line. Elijah worked us into their schedule promptly, and his crew paid great attention to detail, even offering to fill in the gap in our driveway left by installing the timbers straight with asphalt! His crew led by Victor was very communicative, checking in with me in the middle of the project to make sure I was satisfied before proceeding further. One issue I had with the first contractor I worked with was he cut awkwardly small pieces of wood to save on buying more wood. Victor cut nice long piece - and even went out to buy another plank of wood in the middle of the project to make sure it looked nice. They definitely do not cut corners! The price they quoted was higher than the first contractor, but I felt it was reasonable, and they definitely are worth it, especially given how professional and responsive they were to work with, and their expertise and attention to detail during the installation. Overall, I can't recommend them enough! I will definitely be reaching out to them again if any other projects come up!"
3D Designs
Patios
Walkways and Retaining Walls
Our 3D designs completely transform your current landscape into your dream oasis.
Patios

+93

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Blue Ridge Landscaping of Virginia, Inc.
4.4(
28
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Steve and his team did a great job with our landscaping project. From the initial consultation to the day of installation, Steve answered all our questions, was flexible in scheduling, and adjusted at the last minute when we added extra trees. The finished project exceeded our expectations! I would highly recommend Blue Ridge Landscaping."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for RLD Builders, Inc.
RLD Builders, Inc.
3.7(
36
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired RLD to do 2 related jobs: (1) repair a retaining wall and regrade an area for a playground in the backyard; and (2) install yard timbers and put in pea gravel into the finished playground. Rafe and team were excellent with both jobs. Rafe offered great advice on what was needed and his costs were reasonable and worth the value of the work. His team was on-time, very professional, and easy to work with. The results of both jobs were great!"
 Bathroom Remodel
 Stamped Concrete
 New Foyer
 Barn
 Fencing

+91

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by58%of homeowners
McCray's Tree And Landscaping
3.5(
12
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Entirely satisfied with this company! I highly recommend Kevin McCray and his crew. I plan on hiring him for other projects on my property. I had a historic stone wall that needed to be repaired. I got s visit the next day to look the project over. While here he evaluated several trees and told me what he could do to enhance their existence as well as to protect my property. He was here the very next morning and did a beautiful job in a very reasonable amount of time. This company is honest, and trustworthy. As a female dealing with a comoany I never felt I was being taken advantage of by this company."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
Avatar for C&C Building & Remodeling
C&C Building & Remodeling
4.3(
6
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had our tub taking out and replaced with a beautiful standing shower with a bench and new fixtures. They also replaced the bathroom floor and painted our bathroom wall. We want to thank Bill Chapman , Isaac and his crew for an outstanding job .We are very happy with the results. We plan on using C&C for future projects.We would definitely recommend C&C Building and Remodeling"
Porch
Porch
Porch
Bathroom
Bathroom

+12

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Retaining Wall Installers FAQs, 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.

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. 

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.  

Regular inspection for issues like cracks or leaning and ensuring drainage stays clear.

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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