Here at S & P Outdoor Living we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality shows from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business.
"We are lifelong customers of S & P Outdoor Living! They laid a paver patio for us last year and it still looks like it's brand new. We recently had them add a French drain and dry well to our backyard. We had zero drainage in our backyard - it drove us nuts. Clay and his crew had the backyard done in less than a days work. We have had so much rain recently and our backyard is not a swamp! I would highly recommend."
Ashley L on August 2022
Here at S & P Outdoor Living we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality shows from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business.
"We are lifelong customers of S & P Outdoor Living! They laid a paver patio for us last year and it still looks like it's brand new. We recently had them add a French drain and dry well to our backyard. We had zero drainage in our backyard - it drove us nuts. Clay and his crew had the backyard done in less than a days work. We have had so much rain recently and our backyard is not a swamp! I would highly recommend."
Ashley L on August 2022
Sigler Concrete is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They replaced sections of our sidewalk and driveway apron. They were prompt and the work looks great. Pricing was fair. They only complaint is they promised to level out the dirt displaced when removing and leveling the sidewalk and did not. They were also a bit sloppy and got globs of concrete on the asphalt driveway that was left to dry."
Peggy D on December 2021
Sigler Concrete is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They replaced sections of our sidewalk and driveway apron. They were prompt and the work looks great. Pricing was fair. They only complaint is they promised to level out the dirt displaced when removing and leveling the sidewalk and did not. They were also a bit sloppy and got globs of concrete on the asphalt driveway that was left to dry."
Peggy D on December 2021
Founded in 1994, Shane C. Construction, started as a humble chimney cleaning service and expanded over the years to become the all inclusive masonry and construction business that it is today. It is the goal of our company to provide premier construction and masonry services, excellent customer care, and the highest degree of professionalism on all our jobs. Let SC Masonry, bring good fortune to your home or property through experience, quality of work and attention to detail. We specialize in customer satisfaction as our great reviews will attest to.
"Great job!"
John W on November 2024
Founded in 1994, Shane C. Construction, started as a humble chimney cleaning service and expanded over the years to become the all inclusive masonry and construction business that it is today. It is the goal of our company to provide premier construction and masonry services, excellent customer care, and the highest degree of professionalism on all our jobs. Let SC Masonry, bring good fortune to your home or property through experience, quality of work and attention to detail. We specialize in customer satisfaction as our great reviews will attest to.
"Great job!"
John W on November 2024
Welcome to Kevin's Tree & Landscape. We have been proudly serving Pendleton, and the surrounding communities, since 1995. We specialize in tree and landscaping services. Please give us a call today!
"I hired Kevin and his team to remove my old deck and mini-barn. The estimate was good. The lead time was short. The job was done well and in a timely manner. I highly recommend Kevin's Tree & Landscape Service."
Aaron C on March 2025
Welcome to Kevin's Tree & Landscape. We have been proudly serving Pendleton, and the surrounding communities, since 1995. We specialize in tree and landscaping services. Please give us a call today!
"I hired Kevin and his team to remove my old deck and mini-barn. The estimate was good. The lead time was short. The job was done well and in a timely manner. I highly recommend Kevin's Tree & Landscape Service."
Aaron C on March 2025
Master Services is your local, certified basement, crawl space, and foundation repair specialists. They specialize in professional services that improve the health and functionality of your below-grade space: Basement Waterproofing Crawl Space Repair Sump Pumps Foundation Repair Concrete Lifting and Leveling Humidity and Mold Control We will make your basement, crawl space, and foundation safe and usable. With free, no obligation estimates, patented products, and lifetime warranties you can rest assured we have the best solution available on the market to fix your problems permanently.
"5 fails in one job, didn't even listen on what the problem was. Then raised the wrong floor, probably damaged the house. [*** Link removed ***]"
Shane B on August 2024
Master Services is your local, certified basement, crawl space, and foundation repair specialists. They specialize in professional services that improve the health and functionality of your below-grade space: Basement Waterproofing Crawl Space Repair Sump Pumps Foundation Repair Concrete Lifting and Leveling Humidity and Mold Control We will make your basement, crawl space, and foundation safe and usable. With free, no obligation estimates, patented products, and lifetime warranties you can rest assured we have the best solution available on the market to fix your problems permanently.
"5 fails in one job, didn't even listen on what the problem was. Then raised the wrong floor, probably damaged the house. [*** Link removed ***]"
Shane B on August 2024
Since 1993, Surroundings by Natureworks+ has been creating unique, custom outdoor and indoor living spaces. From luxurious decks, patios, and pergolas to custom kitchens and spa-like bathrooms. Surroundings by Natureworks+ has been the choice for thousands of homeowners throughout Central Indiana.
"It went really well. They were there when they said they were going to be. They left an accurate time line for how long the job is going to take and completed it within that estimated amount of time. They basically listened to everything I said that I wanted and it came out perfectly and as we expected. We're really happy with them taking what we anted and what we said we wanted and actually making it happen. Our Sales person, Ben Brown, did a really good job leasing between the workers. He's very attentive, listened to everything that we wanted and oversaw the job very well."
Jessica M on October 2022
Since 1993, Surroundings by Natureworks+ has been creating unique, custom outdoor and indoor living spaces. From luxurious decks, patios, and pergolas to custom kitchens and spa-like bathrooms. Surroundings by Natureworks+ has been the choice for thousands of homeowners throughout Central Indiana.
"It went really well. They were there when they said they were going to be. They left an accurate time line for how long the job is going to take and completed it within that estimated amount of time. They basically listened to everything I said that I wanted and it came out perfectly and as we expected. We're really happy with them taking what we anted and what we said we wanted and actually making it happen. Our Sales person, Ben Brown, did a really good job leasing between the workers. He's very attentive, listened to everything that we wanted and oversaw the job very well."
Jessica M on October 2022
Fine Touch Services is a landscape, hardscape, construction, and property management company based in Greater Indianapolis, IN. Founded in 2018, Fine Touch Services is fully bonded and insured. With decades of combined experience, our specialties are patios, pergolas, fire pits, outdoor living spaces, retaining walls, walkways, concrete, drainage, landscape installation, landscape design, lawn mowing, landscape bed maintenance, turf care, and many other landscape and hardscape services. Please feel free to check out our website for more information. Thanks for choosing Fine Touch Services! Fine Touch Services has serviced over 8,000 customers in the last 7 years since opening our business. We also have 250+ 5 star reviews across various platforms (google, angi, Facebook, BBB). View our entire business story and details at finetouchservices.com. Current minimum projects are $300.00. Website: finetouchservices.com Email: sales@finetouchservices.com Phone: 317-771-2332
"Great work and done in a timely manner"
Matt L on March 2025
Fine Touch Services is a landscape, hardscape, construction, and property management company based in Greater Indianapolis, IN. Founded in 2018, Fine Touch Services is fully bonded and insured. With decades of combined experience, our specialties are patios, pergolas, fire pits, outdoor living spaces, retaining walls, walkways, concrete, drainage, landscape installation, landscape design, lawn mowing, landscape bed maintenance, turf care, and many other landscape and hardscape services. Please feel free to check out our website for more information. Thanks for choosing Fine Touch Services! Fine Touch Services has serviced over 8,000 customers in the last 7 years since opening our business. We also have 250+ 5 star reviews across various platforms (google, angi, Facebook, BBB). View our entire business story and details at finetouchservices.com. Current minimum projects are $300.00. Website: finetouchservices.com Email: sales@finetouchservices.com Phone: 317-771-2332
"Great work and done in a timely manner"
Matt L on March 2025
With over 20,000 jobs completed to date, Indianapolis Concrete offers a variety of concrete services at a respectable price. Start with a free estimate and end with the satisfaction of a job well done. *Current construction lead time is about TWO weeks*
"Josh and his guys did a great job. They were able to complete a 20' ish sidewalk from our driveway to our shed a couple after the initial quote. It looks really clean and happy with the work and quick turnaround time."
Zane A on November 2024
With over 20,000 jobs completed to date, Indianapolis Concrete offers a variety of concrete services at a respectable price. Start with a free estimate and end with the satisfaction of a job well done. *Current construction lead time is about TWO weeks*
"Josh and his guys did a great job. They were able to complete a 20' ish sidewalk from our driveway to our shed a couple after the initial quote. It looks really clean and happy with the work and quick turnaround time."
Zane A on November 2024
Full service lawn and landscape company that specializes in hardscapes
"Really disappointed in the entire experience with grounds quality lawn. Starting with just initiating the job, it took nearly a month to get responses from them and get someone out to start work. I only stuck with it at that point because a family friend said they were good but should have gone with my gut and found another company at that point. The guys they sent were constantly taking breaks and at one point the foreman even grabbed my fishing pole and spent about 30 min fishing while the remaining four watched him. This wouldn't have bothered me as much if the rate I was paying was more reasonable but they were charging me about $600 per hour for the 5 guys so these breaks and fishing sessions were costing me a lot of money. I voiced my concern with the project manager who just made excuses and cared not at all about what was going on. I asked to speak to owner Justin grounds who did the same. Just excused the behavior and had no problem with it whatsoever. All the while no one could explain why the hourly rate was so high when the guys were working so inefficiently. They kept saying the hourly rate was $60 per hour per crew member but charging me double that with no explanation. Not sure if I was just unlucky or if the company is getting complacent and resting on their reputation but I was very unimpressed and I am generally very easy going with these things and rarely complain about having bad service from anyone."
Jason P on August 2022
Full service lawn and landscape company that specializes in hardscapes
"Really disappointed in the entire experience with grounds quality lawn. Starting with just initiating the job, it took nearly a month to get responses from them and get someone out to start work. I only stuck with it at that point because a family friend said they were good but should have gone with my gut and found another company at that point. The guys they sent were constantly taking breaks and at one point the foreman even grabbed my fishing pole and spent about 30 min fishing while the remaining four watched him. This wouldn't have bothered me as much if the rate I was paying was more reasonable but they were charging me about $600 per hour for the 5 guys so these breaks and fishing sessions were costing me a lot of money. I voiced my concern with the project manager who just made excuses and cared not at all about what was going on. I asked to speak to owner Justin grounds who did the same. Just excused the behavior and had no problem with it whatsoever. All the while no one could explain why the hourly rate was so high when the guys were working so inefficiently. They kept saying the hourly rate was $60 per hour per crew member but charging me double that with no explanation. Not sure if I was just unlucky or if the company is getting complacent and resting on their reputation but I was very unimpressed and I am generally very easy going with these things and rarely complain about having bad service from anyone."
Jason P on August 2022
English Excavating and Plumbing Co. Inc. is dedicated to providing the highest standard of quality and service in the industry. We provide our clients with the best value for their construction dollar. Hard work, ambition, safety, honesty, and the desire to be a superior presence in a demanding business have won our reputation of quality and dependability. Our company was founded on the premise that quality construction principals and attention to detail should be our standard. And it does not stop with the construction of a project. Service afterwards has always been a part of our tradition and commitment.
"Company came out promptly for the estimate and provided very reasonable quote for a sewer drain pipe replacement. Job was completed promptly and on time and to our full satisfaction. Would definitely hire them again for future work."
Carola C on January 2021
English Excavating and Plumbing Co. Inc. is dedicated to providing the highest standard of quality and service in the industry. We provide our clients with the best value for their construction dollar. Hard work, ambition, safety, honesty, and the desire to be a superior presence in a demanding business have won our reputation of quality and dependability. Our company was founded on the premise that quality construction principals and attention to detail should be our standard. And it does not stop with the construction of a project. Service afterwards has always been a part of our tradition and commitment.
"Company came out promptly for the estimate and provided very reasonable quote for a sewer drain pipe replacement. Job was completed promptly and on time and to our full satisfaction. Would definitely hire them again for future work."
Carola C on January 2021
Most railroad tie retaining walls have a life span of 20 to 30 years, though you may need to replace your wall sooner if it's repeatedly exposed to heavy rain, runoff, and excess moisture. The creosote treatment in traditional railroad ties helps resist rot and insects, but proper drainage is essential for maximizing longevity. Regular inspections and prompt repairs of minor issues can help extend your wall's useful life.
Creosote-treated railroad ties can pose health risks if used near edible plants or children's play areas. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes that creosote may be harmful to humans and wildlife. Many localities restrict or prohibit creosote-treated wood in residential settings. For garden applications, consider alternative materials like recycled plastic composite ties or lumber treated with more garden-friendly preservatives.
The ideal drainage solution depends on your specific site conditions and wall height. For most residential applications, a combination of gravel backfill and perforated drain pipe works effectively.
A complete drainage system costs between $2,100 and $6,500, though basic solutions start at $500. Proper drainage prevents water pressure buildup behind your wall, significantly reducing the risk of failure and extending its useful life.
For walls under four feet tall on relatively flat terrain, you can proceed without engineering services. However, walls exceeding four feet, those on steep slopes, or projects with unusual soil conditions require professional engineering input.
A structural engineer can design appropriate footings and reinforcement to ensure your wall safely handles the lateral soil pressure it will face.
Railroad tie retaining walls start at $15 to $25 per square foot, with most projects averaging $25 to $30 per square foot, depending on complexity and site prep. This makes them more affordable than natural stone or concrete block walls initially.
While vinyl options may cost less upfront ($10 to $15 per square foot), railroad ties offer superior aesthetics and strength. Though they require more maintenance than masonry options, their lower initial cost makes them attractive for many homeowners.