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Avatar for Mottern Masonry Design
Mottern Masonry Design
4.8(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mclean, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We contracted with Mottern about 10 years ago to have a retaining wall built to replace a poorly constructed wall holding up the driveway. The wall was block on footer and it has held beautifully. When we original had the wall built, we decided against covering it with decorative stone. Jeff told us at the time that they would come back and add it if we ever changed our mind. Here we are ten years later deciding to add the stone. We called Mottern because the wall they built has had no issues (previous iterations of the wall had plenty of issues). The stone covering job was done quickly and professionally and looks great. If you're looking for quality, Mottern is for you."
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+9

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
4.7(
228
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mclean, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired XtraCare to rebuild a failing retaining wall along our driveway, repoint the masonry on another retaining wall, install a French drain behind the retaining wall that wasn’t rebuilt, and reconstruct a concrete walkway that had subsided over the years. We had requested quotes from several reputable contractors, and XtraCare submitted a very reasonable bid. While it was not the lowest one received, our initial meeting with Cleber convinced us that he had a much better sense of the myriad challenges posed by the project (e.g., difficult topography, drainage issues, potential permitting obstacles) than the other contractors did. The project manager, CJ, was always responsive and let us know what to expect at every stage of the project. The crew was unfailingly friendly and diligent and even completed some work that was outside the scope of the project (repointing some crumbling mortar on the porch adjacent to the new retaining wall they built). We are extremely pleased with the results! Even the building inspector complemented us on the excellent craftsmanship. And two weeks after they completed the job, the crew returned to clean and inspect the wall one more time. Finally, the office staff – Mari and Raquel – were exceedingly helpful and communicative, always keeping us apprised of what was happening on the project and what to expect next. We cannot recommend XtraCare highly enough. They truly went above and beyond, and we intend to use them for any future projects on our house."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A1 Provision Contractor
5.0(
49
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mclean, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an older brick patio that did not work for us. The team came a carefully removed and stacked bricks, leveled ground, placed pavers and wall- looks amazing ! They also worked within our timeline and budget ! Highly RECOMMEND"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Horizon Landscaping Designs LLC
4.8(
121
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mclean, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The contractor and crew did a fabulous job of installing a permeable paved driveway and retaining wall. They were respectful of me, my time and property. They kept me updated and explained each phase of the project. I’m very very pleased with the company and the completed project. I highly recommend this company and would definitely use them again."
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+98

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for MA Cleaning & Landscaping Design Inc
MA Cleaning & Landscaping Design Inc
4.7(
464
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mclean, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great drawings and very professional. I’m putting this project on hold until the fall. It appears there’s other items on the foundation wall that needs to be taken care of before the landscaping company can do their job"
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+154

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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E.T. General Contractor, Inc.
4.5(
476
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mclean, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The front yard of my townhouse was a mess. I had mostly weeds and dirt and a burning bush and tree that was out of control. Juilo and his crew came in and within two days, removed the burning bush, trimmed the remaining bushes, trimmed back the tree and installed a beautiful retaining wall, with river stone and perennials, and added new sod. My front lawn is now beautiful, thanks to ET. General Contractor, Inc. I highly recommend them for your landscaping project!"
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Beautiful double siting wall, patio and fire Pitt.
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Outdoor kitchen and a pergola

+219

Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Diversified Contractors LLC
4.5(
182
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mclean, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

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"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%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Garcias Landscaping & Remodeling, Inc.
Garcias Landscaping & Remodeling, Inc.
4.7(
36
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mclean, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"Garcia Landscaping Inc recently built two retaining walls and provided a slate overlay on our sidewalk. The company exceeded our expectations in every way - we could not be more pleased! The quote for the work was reasonable and the resulting products are of very high workmanship. The Garcia Landscaping team was polite and provided extra care in their work - for example, they dug up and saved a tree that I expected would be cut down. When the work was finished, they left my property immaculate. We would recommend them to anyone and would use their service again."
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Paver Patio

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Robert Construction, LLC
3.9(
518
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mclean, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great job putting in a concrete slab with retaining wall for our swimspa (complete with drainage). Very happy with Robert and team! Beautiful work and reliable services. Thanks again!!!"
 concrete slab and walkway
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resurfaced driveway
resurfaced driveway

+28

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Foley Custom Homes
4.4(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mclean, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

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"I had a retaining wall and new fence installed by Fairfax Contractor and I could not be happier with the quality of work and the customer service. From working with Ram who worked with me on the estimate to Gary who oversaw the project, they were top notch professionals. They did everything they said they would do with the highest standard of quality and kept in touch with me through the entire process. I could not be happier that I chose to work with Fairfax Contractors."
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+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

Through proper drainage solutions and compacting the foundation soil.

Poured concrete is often the cheapest material for a retaining wall, costing around $6 to $8 per square foot. Other budget-friendly options include vinyl and landscaping timbers, which range from $10 to $15 per square foot; landscaping timbers are particularly well-suited for DIY projects. Untreated timber and railroad ties are a step up in price, starting at $15 to $25 per square foot. Natural stones can also be a cost-effective choice if you can source them from your own property, but they can be expensive to purchase. High-end materials like steel are typically the most expensive but offer superior durability and aesthetics.

Most retaining wall installations can be finished in one to three weeks, but the timeline varies based on factors like wall size and material. The local climate and major weather events, such as storms or flooding, can also extend the project's timeline, as can any holds ups in the permitting process.

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