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Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC
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Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I used these guys for some pretty extensive excavations and concrete work for our backyard patio. This included a huge footer for a multidimensional retaining wall and flatwork. Could not be happier with how it all turned out! Highly recommend!"
Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC
Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC
Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC
Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC
Bartel Brothers Construction, LLC

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Response time1 day
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Custom Concrete & Hardscapes
4.9(
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Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott was very professional and detailed oriented. He and his team did a great job installing concrete driveway and stamped walkway and we are extremely pleased with the results. His pricing was very competitive and we highly recommend Custom Concrete & Hardscapes."
1 step stamped patio
Stamped patio
Stamped patio
Driveway addition
Stamped patio with separate poured step

+47

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Advanced Exteriorscapes LLC
5.0(
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Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Advanced Exteriorscapes, we specialize in turning outdoor dreams into reality through our expertise in hardscaping and water feature designs. Our hardscaping services are tailored for elegance and longevity, offering exquisite stone patios, intricate paving, and custom structures that exude sophistication and resilience. \n\nIn addition to our hardscaping proficiency, we craft mesmerizing water features that range from grand waterfalls to tranquil reflecting pools, enhancing your surroundings with a sense of serenity and grandeur. These elements harmonize seamlessly to combine style and practicality, elevating your outdoor space into a luxurious sanctuary for relaxation and indulgence.

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Response time2 days
Jordan Masonry
New to Angi

Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in brick, stone, concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 15 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

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. 

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.

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its material, installation quality, maintenance, and local climate, with an average range of 20 to 100 years. Retaining walls made from durable materials like concrete, stone, and brick generally last a minimum of 50 years. Concrete walls typically last between 50 and 100 years, while brick can last for over a century in ideal conditions. Timber retaining walls can last from 20 to 40 years, depending on the wood quality, and pressure-treated wood walls average around 30 years. It is important to note that a retaining wall can fail prematurely if it was poorly constructed, for example, with inefficient footings or without necessary rebar reinforcements.

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