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ASR Landscaping LLC
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Cabot, VT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My landscaper shows up every week on schedule and does a great job. If it's raining he will come either the day before or the day after. I never have to call or worry about whether it will get done. ASR is very reliable and consistent. Their billing and all other communication is very professional too. This is one part of my home maintenance that I just don't have to think about anymore!"
Lawn Renovation
New firepit
Lawn Renovation
New firepit
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R.A.M. Contracting, Inc.
3.8(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Cabot, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The company representative stated to me that they only do commercial properties and not residential homes. I was not aware of that from the company's description. They did respond to my calls."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Kaden Scapes and Nails
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Cabot, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Kaden Scapes and Nails has been doing a variety of home repairs for many years. We serve our local community and we are known for our high quality of work. We perform nothing but amazing work and we are very flexible. We work for both residential and commercial customers. Contact us for all of your plumbing and gas needs. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for choosing Kaden Scapes and Nails!

Response time4 days
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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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. 

Rebar is a steel support that goes inside concrete to prevent structural damage over time. Concrete is susceptible to impact, weight, and tension. By inserting rebar into the concrete during the installation, you can help extend its lifespan and avoid hazardous situations where the foundation of your home gives way to tensile forces.

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.

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.  

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.

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