We are 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.
"Again Phil came through with amazing work! Had to redo my front walkway. Phil gave me an amazing price, started when he said he will start and did it all in 2 days. Like night and day! He has also remodeled my back yard which was a complete transformation that when I show people what it looked like before their jaw drops to the ground! And he also fix my chimney and removed tar on the side of the chimney (that the previous owner did for some unknown reason) when every other contractor told me u cant remove the tar unless you rebuild the whole chimney. I trust Phil and his crew 100% and you would be crazy if you didn't hire them for any outdoor job. I will be hiring him again to do my walkway on the side of my house as well! Here are just some of the before and after pics of my front walkway, backyard and chimney. Judge for yourself! Thank you again Phil! "
Eric D on April 2025
We are 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.
"Again Phil came through with amazing work! Had to redo my front walkway. Phil gave me an amazing price, started when he said he will start and did it all in 2 days. Like night and day! He has also remodeled my back yard which was a complete transformation that when I show people what it looked like before their jaw drops to the ground! And he also fix my chimney and removed tar on the side of the chimney (that the previous owner did for some unknown reason) when every other contractor told me u cant remove the tar unless you rebuild the whole chimney. I trust Phil and his crew 100% and you would be crazy if you didn't hire them for any outdoor job. I will be hiring him again to do my walkway on the side of my house as well! Here are just some of the before and after pics of my front walkway, backyard and chimney. Judge for yourself! Thank you again Phil! "
Eric D on April 2025
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
*General Contractor
"I interviewed a few people before making my decision using Rok and Iâ m glad I did. I did a complete gut renovation and he basically made my revision come to fruition. Even with the delayed/problems with renovations he always kept me informed. U told me he would always have someone at my house working and that he did. Not like the contractors Iâ ve worked with in the past that say that but then once they get the job.. the â oh someone would be thereâ and no one comes. I had a leak issue and he made it to my house 10 pm to assure it was taken of. Roc is reliable and hard working."
Taffrena T on September 2024
*General Contractor
"I interviewed a few people before making my decision using Rok and Iâ m glad I did. I did a complete gut renovation and he basically made my revision come to fruition. Even with the delayed/problems with renovations he always kept me informed. U told me he would always have someone at my house working and that he did. Not like the contractors Iâ ve worked with in the past that say that but then once they get the job.. the â oh someone would be thereâ and no one comes. I had a leak issue and he made it to my house 10 pm to assure it was taken of. Roc is reliable and hard working."
Taffrena T on September 2024
Faresp Construction And Landscaping 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.
"Would leave 10 star rating for this company if it was an option - extremely professional, responsive and top class quality of work. Rare to find good guys like this out there in the current upside down world we are living through"
Charles B on April 2023
Faresp Construction And Landscaping 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.
"Would leave 10 star rating for this company if it was an option - extremely professional, responsive and top class quality of work. Rare to find good guys like this out there in the current upside down world we are living through"
Charles B on April 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.
"These guys did a Beautiful job installing my patio! Very Professional and I highly recommend them! The owner Jimmy was very helpful and easy to work with… "
James D on May 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.
"These guys did a Beautiful job installing my patio! Very Professional and I highly recommend them! The owner Jimmy was very helpful and easy to work with… "
James D on May 2025
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
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.
"Luis came to our home to look at the project. As he walk around the area, he was informing us how the job was going to be done and the outlook of the final product. We received his estimate, in writing, unlike some other companies, where they gave us a verbal estimate and no outlined cost of the various labor and supplies required. Our project to remove an above ground pool, wooden retaining wall, and restoring the land as it was before the pool was installed. Great job and always on time."
Miguel G on May 2024
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.
"Luis came to our home to look at the project. As he walk around the area, he was informing us how the job was going to be done and the outlook of the final product. We received his estimate, in writing, unlike some other companies, where they gave us a verbal estimate and no outlined cost of the various labor and supplies required. Our project to remove an above ground pool, wooden retaining wall, and restoring the land as it was before the pool was installed. Great job and always on time."
Miguel G on May 2024
20+ years of experience! 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.
"Martin and his team did a great job with my yard. They were professional and Martin evaluated the project accurately to start with. He delivered as promised and also did it at a reasonable price. My yard looks great thanks to Martin and his team. Glad to have found him. "
Var p on April 2025
20+ years of experience! 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.
"Martin and his team did a great job with my yard. They were professional and Martin evaluated the project accurately to start with. He delivered as promised and also did it at a reasonable price. My yard looks great thanks to Martin and his team. Glad to have found him. "
Var p on April 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 are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Shawn is thorough and has great communication skills He keeps to the timeline and his work is great. I am very happy with all the work he completed at my house. I highly recommend him and already have to a good friend."
Nancy G on August 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Shawn is thorough and has great communication skills He keeps to the timeline and his work is great. I am very happy with all the work he completed at my house. I highly recommend him and already have to a good friend."
Nancy G on August 2023
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.