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Avatar for Livengood Electrical LLC
Livengood Electrical LLC
4.4(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Rice, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jake and his team were great. They installed as agreed and did so in a professional manner. The project took a couple of days but they held to their word and did everything well. Very customer focused and will work until you are happy. Highly recommend."
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Vanity lighting, fan, can lights, gfci receptacle and switches.
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+24

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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CLEAR VIEW Home Maintenance Services
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Rice, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

"Dave did an excellent job doing a whole bunch of work at three different houses of mine and my wife’s. Including some very high-level tile and decorative carpentry work. Excellent painter also, all-around nice guy very reliable."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Brick Solutions Inc
4.5(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Rice, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommended!  I contracted with Brick Solutions owner, Joe Walls, to have a badly damaged concrete driveway replaced with brick pavers.  I had previously gotten estimates for replacing the driveway with new concrete but I was concerned about damaging the roots of a very old tulip poplar tree adjacent to the driveway.  When the concrete contractor informed
me if he didn?t cut the roots he couldn?t guarantee the concrete but if he did cut the roots he could not guarantee the tree would survive, I decided to go with brick.
Joe said he could do the driveway without damaging the roots.  He broke up the old concrete with a jackhammer rather than bringing in heavy equipment.  We consulted with an arborist who told Joe what could or could not be cut.  When our plan to save a portion of the old concrete did not work out because it was too cracked Joe volunteered to break it up and replace it
with brick at no extra charge.  He worked carefully, followed all out suggestions, and managed to give us a smooth brick
driveway that looks much better than what we had before.
In short, Brick Solutions did a great job for a reasonable price and it was pleasure to work with Joe.


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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Scott Newsome Masonry, LLC.
4.4(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Rice, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

"I can not say enough good things about Scott and his crew. He does excellent work and his number one priority is customer satisfaction. We are so glad that we found Scott on Angies list our front yard is beautiful with our new sidewalk and we love the patio that my son also plays basketball on."
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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.

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.

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.  

Yes, you can use cinder blocks for many purposes, including retaining walls, foundations, garage walls, and fences. Building a cinder block retaining wall costs between $60 and $200 per linear foot, including materials and professional labor. For a 30-foot-long retaining wall, the cost ranges from $1,800 to $6,000.

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.

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