What is the best material to fill behind a retaining wall?

• <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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Q: How tall can a railroad tie wall be?

• <div><p>Generally, a railroad tie retaining wall consisting of a single line of ties should be between <b>3 and 4 feet tall</b>&mdash;and the height often tops out at around 6 feet. You can go taller, but you may need additional footings and reinforcements, including a second layer of railroad ties to support the added weight of the soil it&rsquo;s holding back.</p></div>

Q: How long does a retaining wall last?

• <div><p>The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its particular material, whether it was properly installed, how well it&rsquo;s maintained, and your local climate. Concrete, stone, and brick retaining walls last the longest, with concrete lasting between 50 and 100 years on average. Brick tends to last the longest, with a minimum of one century, under the right conditions. </p><p>Timber retaining walls can start to deteriorate at 20 years, depending on the wood quality, but in the best case, they can last 40 years. Pressure-treated wood retaining walls last 30 years on average.</p></div>

Q: Who do you hire to build a retaining wall?

• <div><p>There are contractors specifically trained in the design and construction of retaining walls. Retaining wall contractors are skilled at dealing with the soil on your property and assessing what kind of drainage should be installed. They will recommend the best materials to use for the project and can handle the processing of permits by local authorities.</p></div>

Q: Can I build a wall myself?

• <div><p>DIY is possible for small projects. Professional installation ensures structural integrity and durability for larger walls.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2023
Ted came over and replaced the drain arm in the wall from the kitchen sink. The house was built in the 50's and the pipe was old and leaking. If you can call a repair like this as a work of art, he did it. Excellent work. Thank you Ted and Angeles Plumbing.
Angeles Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2022
Excellent response and service. Install was amazingly fast. We opted for a quality unit instead of a box store purchase. Glad we did. Brian was/is excellent.
Beeco Softwater
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Reviewed in July 2017
Perfectly, they had previously installed a heat pump for our server room. Did such a good job, with excellent pricing, I hired them to do our home as well.
Peninsula Heat
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Reviewed in October 2016
Custom made, delivered, and installed. Very pleased with our purchase.
Cutting Edge Closets
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Reviewed in May 2016
Left holes in the walls & did not fix them when asked from moving the door around. Put 3 doors in improperly & ripped door frames and wall were chewed up badly around the door frames. He was NEVER on time when he said he would be!! I had to hire someone else to repair EVERYTHING he did. I...
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Reviewed in December 2014
They replaced some plugs and installed some light fixtures. The also repaired some electrical safety items.
Kirsch Electric Inc
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Reviewed in July 2014
Entire HVAC system including heat pump was installed. I feel that the Sears reputation and equipment quality was worth the extra cost. Top notch installers were respectful of my property and very knowledgable.
Sears Roofing
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Reviewed in December 2013
He has installed windows, installed wiring, a doggy door, walls, a sound system, and everything we needed. The work has been on time, under budget, and completely satisfactory. His work is absolutely superb. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
Albert Fletcher
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Reviewed in October 2013
Had a water leak inside the wall. I found the lead, cut the wall open. Jamie repaired. Did a nice job. Wish the original installer (Absolute Air) had done the job correctly to start with.
Jamie Parrish Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in May 2010
I hired Smith Drilling to install a water well for my new house. Thier head well guy showed up promtly and was nice and curtious. After meeting him I decided to have Smith drilling install the well. Two days later they showed up with thier well rig and started to drill. I gave them specific...
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