Roger Landscaping and Concrete is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Owner is willing to give you a fair price."
Scott F on December 2024
Roger Landscaping and Concrete is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Owner is willing to give you a fair price."
Scott F on December 2024
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all our client's unique needs. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you
"He is Awesome!"
Mike B on February 2023
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all our client's unique needs. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you
"He is Awesome!"
Mike B on February 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Power wash for whole house, deck, patio and walkway . Done with excellent and professional job. James is very pleasant and reliable. Price is very reasonable. I will recommend him to my friends without a doubt."
Angel C on June 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Power wash for whole house, deck, patio and walkway . Done with excellent and professional job. James is very pleasant and reliable. Price is very reasonable. I will recommend him to my friends without a doubt."
Angel C on June 2025
We are 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.
"Louis restored my cement staircase to its original shape in the promised two days . His price was very reasonable . Louis and his associates were friendly and neat in their work and cleanup, exceeding all my expectations. I recommend Lois Masonry without hesitation .."
Dietmar H on April 2025
We are 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.
"Louis restored my cement staircase to its original shape in the promised two days . His price was very reasonable . Louis and his associates were friendly and neat in their work and cleanup, exceeding all my expectations. I recommend Lois Masonry without hesitation .."
Dietmar H on April 2025
MFS Masonry was started in 1997 by owner Mike Sheehan who saw masonry as an art form from the beginning. After 16 years of working for other concrete brick and stone contractors he is out on his own.
"They did a great job fixing my Chimney that needed a lot of help. Price was very fair and well worth it. Definitely will recommend. The crew was very professional and thorough. Thanks again"
Dion S on September 2024
MFS Masonry was started in 1997 by owner Mike Sheehan who saw masonry as an art form from the beginning. After 16 years of working for other concrete brick and stone contractors he is out on his own.
"They did a great job fixing my Chimney that needed a lot of help. Price was very fair and well worth it. Definitely will recommend. The crew was very professional and thorough. Thanks again"
Dion S on September 2024
JV Masonry Corp., provide quality masonry to the greater NYC area for your convenience. Our crew is here to help you big or small we cover it all. Our brick layers have the knowledge and expertise to provide the best service and quality brick installation for your property. Call JV Mason, today for your professional consultation with our pros.
"Came right away and did an amazing job. Will definitely use them again."
Ayoola C on October 2023
JV Masonry Corp., provide quality masonry to the greater NYC area for your convenience. Our crew is here to help you big or small we cover it all. Our brick layers have the knowledge and expertise to provide the best service and quality brick installation for your property. Call JV Mason, today for your professional consultation with our pros.
"Came right away and did an amazing job. Will definitely use them again."
Ayoola C on October 2023
G Rax Masonry Corporation 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.
"Herbert and his team did an excellent job. Work as professionally done, cost was great, half of other estimates. Herbert is very pleasant to work with and has a kind disposition. He did not overcharge like some contractors. He only charged what the agreed upon price was. I highly recommend him for anyone who would like to have a similar project done. I am very pleased with the job he did "
HOPE C on May 2025
G Rax Masonry Corporation 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.
"Herbert and his team did an excellent job. Work as professionally done, cost was great, half of other estimates. Herbert is very pleasant to work with and has a kind disposition. He did not overcharge like some contractors. He only charged what the agreed upon price was. I highly recommend him for anyone who would like to have a similar project done. I am very pleased with the job he did "
HOPE C on May 2025
We bring collectively over 30 years of landscape maintenance, plant installation and snow removal expertise, to the operation. Your preferences and priorities, are always our first consideration. We are timely with our work and always pay attention to detail. Here, at Black Pines Landscaping, we pride ourselves on our reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Ken and his workers were very attentive to detail . The workmanship was spot on. The project was completed right on time. His pricing was very competive. I would rehire him in a heart beat."
Anthony S on September 2024
We bring collectively over 30 years of landscape maintenance, plant installation and snow removal expertise, to the operation. Your preferences and priorities, are always our first consideration. We are timely with our work and always pay attention to detail. Here, at Black Pines Landscaping, we pride ourselves on our reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Ken and his workers were very attentive to detail . The workmanship was spot on. The project was completed right on time. His pricing was very competive. I would rehire him in a heart beat."
Anthony S on September 2024
We pride our company on flexible pricing, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"We were very happy with our selection of ADR PRO BUILDERS LANDSCAPING in Mt. Vernon, NY . They did a wonderful job removing the existing asphalt and repaving it. They gave a very fair price, were always on time, returned calls promptly and were very easy to deal with. They also did my neighbors driveway who were also very pleased with their work. Santiago was the go-to person we dealt with. He was great! I would highly recommend this company! "
Sylvia C on May 2025
We pride our company on flexible pricing, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"We were very happy with our selection of ADR PRO BUILDERS LANDSCAPING in Mt. Vernon, NY . They did a wonderful job removing the existing asphalt and repaving it. They gave a very fair price, were always on time, returned calls promptly and were very easy to deal with. They also did my neighbors driveway who were also very pleased with their work. Santiago was the go-to person we dealt with. He was great! I would highly recommend this company! "
Sylvia C on May 2025
Guaman Inc is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in 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.
Guaman Inc is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in 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.
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.