Salam General Labor is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"These guys worked fast and did a great job with my lawn."
Merritt R on May 2022
Salam General Labor is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"These guys worked fast and did a great job with my lawn."
Merritt R on May 2022
McKnight 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 customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!
"I had them pour a 12×20-foot front porch for me. He was fast and professional and it turned out beautifully. Over a year later, the porch doesn't have any cracks."
Kyle B on June 2025
McKnight 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 customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!
"I had them pour a 12×20-foot front porch for me. He was fast and professional and it turned out beautifully. Over a year later, the porch doesn't have any cracks."
Kyle B on June 2025
Miller and Daughters 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 customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They were a friendly knowledgeable group to work with who did a beautiful job of making our project vision come true even though our site was a difficult one to work in. Great job!"
mark k on April 2025
Miller and Daughters 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 customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They were a friendly knowledgeable group to work with who did a beautiful job of making our project vision come true even though our site was a difficult one to work in. Great job!"
mark k on April 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.
"Came the time he said, worked hard all day. Cleaned up and took all materials away. Great job."
jody t 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.
"Came the time he said, worked hard all day. Cleaned up and took all materials away. Great job."
jody t on May 2025
At Willamette Valley Concrete LLC, we’re a reliable, owner-operated concrete construction company based in Eugene, Oregon. we specialize in residential concrete projects, including foundations, driveways, patios, and custom features. Our focus is on delivering high-quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service. As a local business, we take pride in working closely with our clients to ensure their needs are met with precision and care. When you choose us, you’re not just another project – you’re a valued partner. Let’s create something durable and beautiful together! Call Eathan Lasby at 541-668-1098 for a free estimate!!
At Willamette Valley Concrete LLC, we’re a reliable, owner-operated concrete construction company based in Eugene, Oregon. we specialize in residential concrete projects, including foundations, driveways, patios, and custom features. Our focus is on delivering high-quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service. As a local business, we take pride in working closely with our clients to ensure their needs are met with precision and care. When you choose us, you’re not just another project – you’re a valued partner. Let’s create something durable and beautiful together! Call Eathan Lasby at 541-668-1098 for a free estimate!!
Welcome to RutNay Concrete! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!
"They did excellent job, I like work done,they are professional ."
Baljit M on June 2025
Welcome to RutNay Concrete! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!
"They did excellent job, I like work done,they are professional ."
Baljit M on June 2025
We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!
We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! 805 298 0274
"I had a small area I wanted concrete poured and Toro Construction came out and did it for me. He was very good at communication about the schedule, and they did a great job"
Patricia S on May 2025
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! 805 298 0274
"I had a small area I wanted concrete poured and Toro Construction came out and did it for me. He was very good at communication about the schedule, and they did a great job"
Patricia S on May 2025
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Anthony and his crew were great! They arrived early and left around 6 PM. They are hard workers, even our dog Harley liked them! We would definitely hire triple J again."
Phil and Cathy G on May 2025
We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Anthony and his crew were great! They arrived early and left around 6 PM. They are hard workers, even our dog Harley liked them! We would definitely hire triple J again."
Phil and Cathy G on May 2025
We are a landscape company who specializes in installing pavers, retaining walls, plants, sod, outdoor lighting, and 3D Designs We take pride in our work and strive to do more for less!
"Miguel and his staff were amazing they did a great job, cleaned up at the end of each day. Miguel’s design work was amazing. He took my ideas and executed them better than I could have imagined. The lighting was a great addition to the design. I absolutely love the work that was done!!!"
Carol R on November 2023
We are a landscape company who specializes in installing pavers, retaining walls, plants, sod, outdoor lighting, and 3D Designs We take pride in our work and strive to do more for less!
"Miguel and his staff were amazing they did a great job, cleaned up at the end of each day. Miguel’s design work was amazing. He took my ideas and executed them better than I could have imagined. The lighting was a great addition to the design. I absolutely love the work that was done!!!"
Carol R on November 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.