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Avatar for Mojicas Lawn Maintenance Care, LLC
Mojicas Lawn Maintenance Care, LLC
8465 Stacy Drive
5.00(
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Mojicas Lawn Maintenance Care, LLC
8465 Stacy Drive
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Mojicas Lawn Maintenance Care

"Fine quality, very efficient with fair prices. Any problems that came up were addressed to my satisfaction! Honest people!"

Bill X on April 2021

Mojicas Lawn Maintenance Care

"Fine quality, very efficient with fair prices. Any problems that came up were addressed to my satisfaction! Honest people!"

Bill X on April 2021


Plumbing Drain Solutions
1673 Hanover Street
5.00(
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Plumbing Drain Solutions
1673 Hanover Street
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Plumbing Drain Solutions is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"He was on time, respectful and he did what he promised."

Nir C on May 2021

Plumbing Drain Solutions is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"He was on time, respectful and he did what he promised."

Nir C on May 2021


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Artscapes Landscape & Design, LLC
4520 West Christensen Lane
5.00(
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Artscapes Landscape & Design, LLC
4520 West Christensen Lane
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

It can be a daunting task looking, not only for the right contractor for your job, but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you are going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We are here, not only 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.

"Tom and Nick at Artscapes were friendly, professional, and very responsive to all of my questions and concerns. The construction crew was incredibly skilled and hard working. I highly recommend them."

Stephen L on November 2022

It can be a daunting task looking, not only for the right contractor for your job, but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you are going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We are here, not only 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.

"Tom and Nick at Artscapes were friendly, professional, and very responsive to all of my questions and concerns. The construction crew was incredibly skilled and hard working. I highly recommend them."

Stephen L on November 2022


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Down to Earth Landscaping
225 32nd Street
4.91(
11
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Down to Earth Landscaping
225 32nd Street
4.91(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Down to Earth Landscaping offers wide range of installation options from patios,sprinkler installation, retaining walls, sod, fencing and design. We work closely with customers from design to installation to develop their ideal landscape. We love transforming spaces into areas that customers will both enjoy and use for years.

"Great work"

Alexandra R on May 2024

Down to Earth Landscaping offers wide range of installation options from patios,sprinkler installation, retaining walls, sod, fencing and design. We work closely with customers from design to installation to develop their ideal landscape. We love transforming spaces into areas that customers will both enjoy and use for years.

"Great work"

Alexandra R on May 2024


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Design & Build Outdoor Living
440 Baker Street
4.83(
123
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Design & Build Outdoor Living
440 Baker Street
4.83(
123
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
58 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s 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.

"Professional, courteous. Communicated well. Flexible."

Allan O on May 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s 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.

"Professional, courteous. Communicated well. Flexible."

Allan O on May 2025


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Big Master Renovations LLC
9900 E Florida Ave #40
5.00(
2
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Big Master Renovations LLC
9900 E Florida Ave #40
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
15 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 16 years of industry experience. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other Home Improvement projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We are a bilingual company and are happy to serve both our English and Spanish Speaking communities!

"a job may be clean and completed on time"

Diana s on May 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 16 years of industry experience. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other Home Improvement projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We are a bilingual company and are happy to serve both our English and Spanish Speaking communities!

"a job may be clean and completed on time"

Diana s on May 2025


Avatar for Timberline Gardens Landscape, Inc.
Timberline Gardens Landscape, Inc.
6249 Lowell Blvd
4.98(
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Timberline Gardens Landscape, Inc.
6249 Lowell Blvd
4.98(
26
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

Timberline Gardens Landscape, Inc. is a locally owned and operated family business that values honesty and integrity. We have a project minimum of $5000.00 With over 45 years experience, we have the skill, know-how, expertise and dedication to do the job right the first time. We are a design and build company we do drawings if we are doing your work but our estimates are free. We have been in business since 1968, & our goal is to turn your outdoor living space into a paradise. We specialize in water features, retaining walls, walks, & patios. We design and install sprinkler systems. We're a family owned business. Call today! Trip charge applies only to Insurance Estimates - Will refund trip charge if work completed

"We wanted to xeriscape our front yard and read many great reviews about Timberline Gardens Landscaping. Shelly was wonderful to work with and her crew is great! They finished on time, on budget and were responsive and very professional. We absolutely love our new front yard!"

Jill T on July 2022

Timberline Gardens Landscape, Inc. is a locally owned and operated family business that values honesty and integrity. We have a project minimum of $5000.00 With over 45 years experience, we have the skill, know-how, expertise and dedication to do the job right the first time. We are a design and build company we do drawings if we are doing your work but our estimates are free. We have been in business since 1968, & our goal is to turn your outdoor living space into a paradise. We specialize in water features, retaining walls, walks, & patios. We design and install sprinkler systems. We're a family owned business. Call today! Trip charge applies only to Insurance Estimates - Will refund trip charge if work completed

"We wanted to xeriscape our front yard and read many great reviews about Timberline Gardens Landscaping. Shelly was wonderful to work with and her crew is great! They finished on time, on budget and were responsive and very professional. We absolutely love our new front yard!"

Jill T on July 2022


Avatar for El Dorado Concrete, LLC
El Dorado Concrete, LLC
5533 Bedford Court
4.86(
89
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El Dorado Concrete, LLC
5533 Bedford Court
4.86(
89
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

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 20 years of industry experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are 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.

"will be completed later this month"

Robin S on June 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 20 years of industry experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are 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.

"will be completed later this month"

Robin S on June 2025


Avatar for LEM Landscaping
LEM Landscaping
720 South Marshall Street
4.06(
43
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LEM Landscaping
720 South Marshall Street
4.06(
43
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Thank you for choosing LEM Landscaping. Our Bussiness has over 35 years of experience in creating a living work of art out of that space that is your yard. We pride ourselves on being dedicated to quality and giving attention to detail, as the owner I pride myself in insuring work is completed to satisfaction and will spend the time needed on your project to guarantee satisfaction and will be the only person you deal with from start of your project to the end. When it comes to your landscaping needs we will never perform work that isnt needed, and insure your landscaping needs and pricing are met or exceeded. Thank you again for choosing us and I look forward to speaking with you soon please feel free to check us out at our website www.lemlandscaping.com****CONCRETE PROJECTS OVER 200 SQUARE FEET ONLY!****

"Bob killed it"

Timothy D on January 2024

Thank you for choosing LEM Landscaping. Our Bussiness has over 35 years of experience in creating a living work of art out of that space that is your yard. We pride ourselves on being dedicated to quality and giving attention to detail, as the owner I pride myself in insuring work is completed to satisfaction and will spend the time needed on your project to guarantee satisfaction and will be the only person you deal with from start of your project to the end. When it comes to your landscaping needs we will never perform work that isnt needed, and insure your landscaping needs and pricing are met or exceeded. Thank you again for choosing us and I look forward to speaking with you soon please feel free to check us out at our website www.lemlandscaping.com****CONCRETE PROJECTS OVER 200 SQUARE FEET ONLY!****

"Bob killed it"

Timothy D on January 2024


Avatar for Bernal Concrete
Bernal Concrete
2025 North College Avenue LOT 129
4.92(
73
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Approved Pro
Bernal Concrete
2025 North College Avenue LOT 129
4.92(
73
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
62 local quotes requested

Bernal 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.

"I contacted Bernals Concrete on June 2 for an estimate and today June 5 the job is done! Quick response quality work and great crew. Juan and Jorge did outstanding work on my 12x22 concrete pad. Very clean lines and left the job site clean when they were done. They will be who I call for my next project. Also very affordable! Thanks guys!"

James S on June 2025

Bernal 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.

"I contacted Bernals Concrete on June 2 for an estimate and today June 5 the job is done! Quick response quality work and great crew. Juan and Jorge did outstanding work on my 12x22 concrete pad. Very clean lines and left the job site clean when they were done. They will be who I call for my next project. Also very affordable! Thanks guys!"

James S on June 2025

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FAQs for retaining wall installation projects in Boulder, CO

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.

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