BIG SKY GRAVEL AND DIRTWORKS L.L.C. 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.
"Joey did a great job. He was very professional, always on time and punctual. I had recieved several bids before I choose Big Sky Gravel. They did fantastic work at a good price and I was so happy with the finished product. I would recommend them to everyone. I will call them again next time I need more work done."
Dee S on November 2024
BIG SKY GRAVEL AND DIRTWORKS L.L.C. 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.
"Joey did a great job. He was very professional, always on time and punctual. I had recieved several bids before I choose Big Sky Gravel. They did fantastic work at a good price and I was so happy with the finished product. I would recommend them to everyone. I will call them again next time I need more work done."
Dee S on November 2024
Welcome to Lifestyle Pavers, the leading hardscapes specialists serving Great Puget Sound and the surrounding areas. With over 20 years of experience in projects ranging from retaining walls, artificial turf, pavers installation and maintenance to full outdoor kitchen builds, we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate!
"I strongly recommend this company. They went above and beyond my expectations and came up with paver pattern ideas that were excellent. They are true professional!"
Michael E on March 2025
Welcome to Lifestyle Pavers, the leading hardscapes specialists serving Great Puget Sound and the surrounding areas. With over 20 years of experience in projects ranging from retaining walls, artificial turf, pavers installation and maintenance to full outdoor kitchen builds, we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate!
"I strongly recommend this company. They went above and beyond my expectations and came up with paver pattern ideas that were excellent. They are true professional!"
Michael E on March 2025
At Sta-Built Construction, our primary objective is to create an outdoor space that you will love and enjoy for a long time! We specialize in designing and building outdoor spaces using paver patios & walkways, paver driveways, retaining walls, artificial turf and other outdoor elements. All of our work is backed by a best in class 15-year workmanship warranty. The three things that we believe separate us from all other contractors are: 1) We do it right, or make it right every time. 2) We provide clear and transparent pricing on every bid. 3) We hold our team to high standard and provide timely communication on every project. We are very excited by the possibility of working with you and hope we can add you to our growing list of 1,500+ happy homeowners from the last 10 years!
"Our project was a paver patio with a retaining wall and a connecting walkway. The entire project went very well and the results are terrific. Scott was on hand daily with advice and explanations which made us feel confident in what turned out to be a very attractive and upscale addition to our backyard. We will definitely use Sta-Built for a future project. "
Rodney B on June 2025
At Sta-Built Construction, our primary objective is to create an outdoor space that you will love and enjoy for a long time! We specialize in designing and building outdoor spaces using paver patios & walkways, paver driveways, retaining walls, artificial turf and other outdoor elements. All of our work is backed by a best in class 15-year workmanship warranty. The three things that we believe separate us from all other contractors are: 1) We do it right, or make it right every time. 2) We provide clear and transparent pricing on every bid. 3) We hold our team to high standard and provide timely communication on every project. We are very excited by the possibility of working with you and hope we can add you to our growing list of 1,500+ happy homeowners from the last 10 years!
"Our project was a paver patio with a retaining wall and a connecting walkway. The entire project went very well and the results are terrific. Scott was on hand daily with advice and explanations which made us feel confident in what turned out to be a very attractive and upscale addition to our backyard. We will definitely use Sta-Built for a future project. "
Rodney B on June 2025
Dungeness Construction 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. We have 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.
"We had a great experience working with the Dungeness team. Friendly and professional; great communication and did exactly what we outlined. Definitely recommend!"
Mel G on May 2025
Dungeness Construction 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. We have 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.
"We had a great experience working with the Dungeness team. Friendly and professional; great communication and did exactly what we outlined. Definitely recommend!"
Mel G on May 2025
It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.
"Ohana was great to work with. They did a great job They created a retaining wall that was 70 feet long and a concrete driveway that was 55 feet long. Their estimate was reasonable. Communication was easy and they were very upbeat and enthusiastic about the project. Great workmanship."
pam w on May 2025
It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.
"Ohana was great to work with. They did a great job They created a retaining wall that was 70 feet long and a concrete driveway that was 55 feet long. Their estimate was reasonable. Communication was easy and they were very upbeat and enthusiastic about the project. Great workmanship."
pam w on May 2025
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in the installation of interlocking pavers and a variety of other projects. With over 20 years of industry experience, we pay a great deal of attention to each job we complete, performing our work to all industry standards. 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.
"Custom Pavers & Design did our back patio (1,020 sq ft) in Fall 2021, and our driveway and walkways (1,160 sq ft) in Spring 2022. Their price was very competitive. Their proposals were very complete and fully documented, and they explained their proposals very well. The quality of their work and their workmanship has been truly outstanding. The workers were very experienced, highly skilled, very courteous, and very well supervised. The company management is extremely responsive and very customer focused. We cannot praise the management enough for their sensitivity to our concerns; they took care of every issue which was brought up by us. We are absolutely delighted with their work. Passersby have been stopping to admire their work and to take photographs. We recommended Custom Pavers & Design to our friends, many of who had Custom Pavers & Design take care of their paving projects, and all of them have been similarly delighted with their work. We very strongly recommend Custom Pavers & Design without any reservation for all pavers and hardscape work."
MAHENDRA S on October 2023
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in the installation of interlocking pavers and a variety of other projects. With over 20 years of industry experience, we pay a great deal of attention to each job we complete, performing our work to all industry standards. 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.
"Custom Pavers & Design did our back patio (1,020 sq ft) in Fall 2021, and our driveway and walkways (1,160 sq ft) in Spring 2022. Their price was very competitive. Their proposals were very complete and fully documented, and they explained their proposals very well. The quality of their work and their workmanship has been truly outstanding. The workers were very experienced, highly skilled, very courteous, and very well supervised. The company management is extremely responsive and very customer focused. We cannot praise the management enough for their sensitivity to our concerns; they took care of every issue which was brought up by us. We are absolutely delighted with their work. Passersby have been stopping to admire their work and to take photographs. We recommended Custom Pavers & Design to our friends, many of who had Custom Pavers & Design take care of their paving projects, and all of them have been similarly delighted with their work. We very strongly recommend Custom Pavers & Design without any reservation for all pavers and hardscape work."
MAHENDRA S on October 2023
"Just a great job all around. Randy’s workers are artists in stone. Randy took the time necessary to educate us and offered diversity of options."
William S on November 2021
"Just a great job all around. Randy’s workers are artists in stone. Randy took the time necessary to educate us and offered diversity of options."
William S on November 2021
Venegas Construction LLC 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They did a wonderful job!!! "
carla s on March 2025
Venegas Construction LLC 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They did a wonderful job!!! "
carla s on March 2025
At W&C Contractors LLC, we provide top-notch landscaping services across Washington State, embodying our Christian values to enhance every yard we touch, we focus on many services, the whole Landscape Contruction side if it from zero to wao! or if you need a new remodel or update on your yards from Pavers, Retaining walls, new Sprinklers system, Winterization, wooden fence and gates, new planter beds and plants, got a blueprint plan? We got you! let us know, text us or call us and leave a voice mail at 253 765 3753 or email us at wcontractors19@gmail.com
"Very professional and highly recommend this company! "
christina m on January 2025
At W&C Contractors LLC, we provide top-notch landscaping services across Washington State, embodying our Christian values to enhance every yard we touch, we focus on many services, the whole Landscape Contruction side if it from zero to wao! or if you need a new remodel or update on your yards from Pavers, Retaining walls, new Sprinklers system, Winterization, wooden fence and gates, new planter beds and plants, got a blueprint plan? We got you! let us know, text us or call us and leave a voice mail at 253 765 3753 or email us at wcontractors19@gmail.com
"Very professional and highly recommend this company! "
christina m on January 2025
We have many years of experience in hardscaping and more importantly a lot of installed projects ranging from paver patios, artificial turf, driveways, retaining walls, seat walls, garden walls, drainage, fences, decks. You will not find better craftsmanship anywhere and we keep our pricing low because we are not interested in becoming a huge company that pays big salaries for project managers / architects / excessive office people. Our process starts with a FREE estimate a sketch design to scale and will provide a detailed proposal before we leave the appointment, there is no waiting. Our install schedule never gets too far out from us because we know how important it is to have that balance with clients. Who wants to throw down a deposit and wait 3-6 months sometimes longer!? We are 3-4 weeks out year round with 3 crews working hard.
"We had a large backyard project completed by ND Brick Pavers at the end of 2021 (Jose and Ryan were our main contacts). We had a really frustrating experience of poor communication and work not being done as requested. We had a lot of back and forth and yet still did not get the result we wanted. Ultimately, the main things we were concerned about came to fruition--there are pavers that are wobbly and not level, there are pavers that create a bowl and trap water creating lakes in our patio and our grass area is basically a swimming pool all winter because they did not provide adequate drainage despite our repeated encouragement/concern. Our fence is now being damaged due to their workmanship putting pressure on it, leading to more money needing to be spent down the road. Despite their "warranty", they have not returned multiple emails from me saying I'd like to discuss the issues. All in all, it is very frustrating to have spent so much money (and time) on a project only to have it do"
Ashley J on March 2025
We have many years of experience in hardscaping and more importantly a lot of installed projects ranging from paver patios, artificial turf, driveways, retaining walls, seat walls, garden walls, drainage, fences, decks. You will not find better craftsmanship anywhere and we keep our pricing low because we are not interested in becoming a huge company that pays big salaries for project managers / architects / excessive office people. Our process starts with a FREE estimate a sketch design to scale and will provide a detailed proposal before we leave the appointment, there is no waiting. Our install schedule never gets too far out from us because we know how important it is to have that balance with clients. Who wants to throw down a deposit and wait 3-6 months sometimes longer!? We are 3-4 weeks out year round with 3 crews working hard.
"We had a large backyard project completed by ND Brick Pavers at the end of 2021 (Jose and Ryan were our main contacts). We had a really frustrating experience of poor communication and work not being done as requested. We had a lot of back and forth and yet still did not get the result we wanted. Ultimately, the main things we were concerned about came to fruition--there are pavers that are wobbly and not level, there are pavers that create a bowl and trap water creating lakes in our patio and our grass area is basically a swimming pool all winter because they did not provide adequate drainage despite our repeated encouragement/concern. Our fence is now being damaged due to their workmanship putting pressure on it, leading to more money needing to be spent down the road. Despite their "warranty", they have not returned multiple emails from me saying I'd like to discuss the issues. All in all, it is very frustrating to have spent so much money (and time) on a project only to have it do"
Ashley J on March 2025
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.