Welcome to Evolution Concrete & Construction, LLC a Better Business Bureau gold star company. We are insured, experienced, and ready to work. We can provide you with an affordable old fashioned service combined with cutting edge techniques. All your standard concrete and decorative needs including driveways, floors, patios, resurfacing, metallics epoxy, counter tops, stains, and more! We also offer grading, excavation, retaining walls, and highly customizable oudoor entertainment areas. Ask about our snowplowing too! Call or contact us now for your free estimate!
"I had two concrete high use pads poured outside my pole barn. Work was done in professional manner. The questions and concerns I had were taken care of. I would recommend."
Scott M on October 2023
Welcome to Evolution Concrete & Construction, LLC a Better Business Bureau gold star company. We are insured, experienced, and ready to work. We can provide you with an affordable old fashioned service combined with cutting edge techniques. All your standard concrete and decorative needs including driveways, floors, patios, resurfacing, metallics epoxy, counter tops, stains, and more! We also offer grading, excavation, retaining walls, and highly customizable oudoor entertainment areas. Ask about our snowplowing too! Call or contact us now for your free estimate!
"I had two concrete high use pads poured outside my pole barn. Work was done in professional manner. The questions and concerns I had were taken care of. I would recommend."
Scott M on October 2023
We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. With over 5 years experience we continue to master this craft and create beautiful outdoor spaces. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. Let us make your dream come true! We look forward to working with you!
"Would like to thank Alex and his crew members for going above and beyond with our new house addition and stamped concrete patio"
Ash M on October 2023
We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. With over 5 years experience we continue to master this craft and create beautiful outdoor spaces. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. Let us make your dream come true! We look forward to working with you!
"Would like to thank Alex and his crew members for going above and beyond with our new house addition and stamped concrete patio"
Ash M on October 2023
With 17 years experience building dream outdoor spaces, I know we can build your dream. We are a small enough company that we retain a personal touch with each customer throughout the design and creation process, yet we are large enough to develop grand-scale outdoor living areas. We can build a single planting bed to grow perennial flowers, or we can develop an area of five acres or greater involving numerous elements, phases and contractors. We believe it is important for an outdoor living area to feel like an extension of your home. Our mission is to build a landscape project that is architecturally relevant, relaxed and constructed to fit the natural setting of your property. We work to create the feeling that the inside of your home simply flows outside.
"Virtuoso was an excellent partner. The entire process, concept development, budget development, timing, communication, professionalism, honesty, and then final result is beautiful."
Jim C on June 2025
With 17 years experience building dream outdoor spaces, I know we can build your dream. We are a small enough company that we retain a personal touch with each customer throughout the design and creation process, yet we are large enough to develop grand-scale outdoor living areas. We can build a single planting bed to grow perennial flowers, or we can develop an area of five acres or greater involving numerous elements, phases and contractors. We believe it is important for an outdoor living area to feel like an extension of your home. Our mission is to build a landscape project that is architecturally relevant, relaxed and constructed to fit the natural setting of your property. We work to create the feeling that the inside of your home simply flows outside.
"Virtuoso was an excellent partner. The entire process, concept development, budget development, timing, communication, professionalism, honesty, and then final result is beautiful."
Jim C on June 2025
I enjoy the entire process; from design, installation, and the finishing touches of new outdoor living spaces. I worked in this field most of my life, since I was born and raised in Europe where I worked with stone, masonry and pavers frequently. After I moved to America, I decided to pursue a career in hardscaping. I have now worked in this industry for many years and I will continue to provide quality workmanship. We started in this industry in 2000. We describe our business as Family owned and operated. Let us elevate your backyard into a stylish outdoor living space, perfect for entertaining and creating lasting memories with family!. We provide expert project planning, professional paver installation, unique vertical features, and ongoing maintenance to seamlessly blend your indoor and outdoor spaces.
"Above and beyond. Terrible weather did not stop them."
Roger R on February 2025
I enjoy the entire process; from design, installation, and the finishing touches of new outdoor living spaces. I worked in this field most of my life, since I was born and raised in Europe where I worked with stone, masonry and pavers frequently. After I moved to America, I decided to pursue a career in hardscaping. I have now worked in this industry for many years and I will continue to provide quality workmanship. We started in this industry in 2000. We describe our business as Family owned and operated. Let us elevate your backyard into a stylish outdoor living space, perfect for entertaining and creating lasting memories with family!. We provide expert project planning, professional paver installation, unique vertical features, and ongoing maintenance to seamlessly blend your indoor and outdoor spaces.
"Above and beyond. Terrible weather did not stop them."
Roger R on February 2025
Jake's Landscapes is a residential and commercial landscaping company dedicated to providing you with exceptional quality and customer service. We take great pride in creating beautiful and distinct landscapes and hardscape. From spring cleanups, mulch, plants, weeding, to beautiful and distinct paver and flagstone patios and stone gardens we offer a wide range of services. Increasing not only the health, but the value of our client's property is always our goal. Call, text, or e-mail to schedule your free quote today. Our quality just can't be beat... ...and we'd like to prove it to you! Serving Cuyahoga County.
"Boxwoods, Arborvitae, and Elm planted; with mulch beds"
Michael H on October 2020
Jake's Landscapes is a residential and commercial landscaping company dedicated to providing you with exceptional quality and customer service. We take great pride in creating beautiful and distinct landscapes and hardscape. From spring cleanups, mulch, plants, weeding, to beautiful and distinct paver and flagstone patios and stone gardens we offer a wide range of services. Increasing not only the health, but the value of our client's property is always our goal. Call, text, or e-mail to schedule your free quote today. Our quality just can't be beat... ...and we'd like to prove it to you! Serving Cuyahoga County.
"Boxwoods, Arborvitae, and Elm planted; with mulch beds"
Michael H on October 2020
1st Impressions Landscaping is a family owned business and has been serving the Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio area for more than 20 years. Check out our reviews and call us today for all of your Lawn and Landscaping needs! Our company started over 20 years ago with the idea that we would exceed our client's expectations by providing aggressive, creative solutions in design, installation, cost, and on-going construction and maintenance. This idea became our mission; and still holds true today. 1st Impressions is a company that has been built on expertise, quality, pride, and a commitment to our clientele. Our team of professionals work year-round to provide both our residential and commercial clients with the design, construction, and landscaping services they require. Our staff is highly trained and continuously attends workshops and courses to improve their craft. Combined, we have over sixty years of experience in landscape design and installation. Contact us today at (440) 748-7800 to request a free design consultation.
"Met w John Shuleva, president - to get an estimate & some ideas on how to improve landscaping in back yard area. John arrived, but didn't seem too interested. I asked him to provide an estimate w scope of work, but he never provided this. When i followed up w him, he said they were busy & needed a few more days to provide estimate. They never provided an estimate, given the lack of interest I decided not to follow up a 2nd time. Not sure what the issues were, but given my experience I would not recommend them for landscaping services. Bottom line, I was disappointed in lack of interest & no follow up. Ernie Kulik"
Ernie K on April 2021
1st Impressions Landscaping is a family owned business and has been serving the Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio area for more than 20 years. Check out our reviews and call us today for all of your Lawn and Landscaping needs! Our company started over 20 years ago with the idea that we would exceed our client's expectations by providing aggressive, creative solutions in design, installation, cost, and on-going construction and maintenance. This idea became our mission; and still holds true today. 1st Impressions is a company that has been built on expertise, quality, pride, and a commitment to our clientele. Our team of professionals work year-round to provide both our residential and commercial clients with the design, construction, and landscaping services they require. Our staff is highly trained and continuously attends workshops and courses to improve their craft. Combined, we have over sixty years of experience in landscape design and installation. Contact us today at (440) 748-7800 to request a free design consultation.
"Met w John Shuleva, president - to get an estimate & some ideas on how to improve landscaping in back yard area. John arrived, but didn't seem too interested. I asked him to provide an estimate w scope of work, but he never provided this. When i followed up w him, he said they were busy & needed a few more days to provide estimate. They never provided an estimate, given the lack of interest I decided not to follow up a 2nd time. Not sure what the issues were, but given my experience I would not recommend them for landscaping services. Bottom line, I was disappointed in lack of interest & no follow up. Ernie Kulik"
Ernie K on April 2021
Marrone Land Development has been serving the Northeast Ohio market for over 30 years with outstanding quality & a thorough approach to every project. Our team will assess your property with an eye for detail and present a landscape solution that will ensure the exterior of your home or business is beautiful & appealing all year long. Always expect the best from our outstanding technicians & customer support squad! Call today for a free estimate.
"They were excellent and they did a great job. I would recommend them."
Jerry Q on January 2023
Marrone Land Development has been serving the Northeast Ohio market for over 30 years with outstanding quality & a thorough approach to every project. Our team will assess your property with an eye for detail and present a landscape solution that will ensure the exterior of your home or business is beautiful & appealing all year long. Always expect the best from our outstanding technicians & customer support squad! Call today for a free estimate.
"They were excellent and they did a great job. I would recommend them."
Jerry Q on January 2023
JCC is dedicated to fulfilling your construction needs in the concrete industry. JCC's staff members are professionals, educated, honest and value long standing relationships with our clients. JCC specializes in commercial foundations, SOG, structural work site concrete and residential projects. Our team prides our self in quality and communication. JCC's goal is to provide quality work to the community while carrying a strong brand. --
"Jad to have my garage floor replaced and pad poured for my shed I'll be installing this spring. The experience was as promised and will use them for my rental properties this summer."
Scott N on March 2025
JCC is dedicated to fulfilling your construction needs in the concrete industry. JCC's staff members are professionals, educated, honest and value long standing relationships with our clients. JCC specializes in commercial foundations, SOG, structural work site concrete and residential projects. Our team prides our self in quality and communication. JCC's goal is to provide quality work to the community while carrying a strong brand. --
"Jad to have my garage floor replaced and pad poured for my shed I'll be installing this spring. The experience was as promised and will use them for my rental properties this summer."
Scott N on March 2025
BruZiv Landscaping’s mission is to provide outstanding, added value Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow & Ice Removal and Hardscape Projects services, by creating a winning culture where our customers, team members, suppliers and vendors succeed collectively. We are committed to the following key principles: environmental protection and preservation, time efficient & reliable performance, fairness, accountability, responsibility and transparency.
BruZiv Landscaping’s mission is to provide outstanding, added value Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow & Ice Removal and Hardscape Projects services, by creating a winning culture where our customers, team members, suppliers and vendors succeed collectively. We are committed to the following key principles: environmental protection and preservation, time efficient & reliable performance, fairness, accountability, responsibility and transparency.
Family owned business with over 8 years experience - Landscaping- Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers - Landscaping - Lighting - Outdoor Kitchens and Living -
Family owned business with over 8 years experience - Landscaping- Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers - Landscaping - Lighting - Outdoor Kitchens and Living -
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.
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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.