Preview our work at Wallsatl.com and CBDatl.com. We pride our company on 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! Lets meet, tells us about your project and we will setup a sketch of your work from aerial photographs included with your free estimate.
"Everything is: Perfectly Perfect Beautifully Beautiful Wonderfully Wonderful"
Christine G on May 2024
Preview our work at Wallsatl.com and CBDatl.com. We pride our company on 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! Lets meet, tells us about your project and we will setup a sketch of your work from aerial photographs included with your free estimate.
"Everything is: Perfectly Perfect Beautifully Beautiful Wonderfully Wonderful"
Christine G on May 2024
Welcome to Artistic Edge Hardscapes. Artistic Edge Hardscapes specializes in designing and installing continuous concrete landscape curbing and edging to enhance and add a beautiful, streamlined design to your lawn. In addition to decorative curbing, we also offer complete landscape design and renovation services. Call us today!
"Joe and his team did a good job rerouting our drainage and pouring a large concrete patio. They left the area neat and clean. Project completed on time and on budget."
David J on June 2022
Welcome to Artistic Edge Hardscapes. Artistic Edge Hardscapes specializes in designing and installing continuous concrete landscape curbing and edging to enhance and add a beautiful, streamlined design to your lawn. In addition to decorative curbing, we also offer complete landscape design and renovation services. Call us today!
"Joe and his team did a good job rerouting our drainage and pouring a large concrete patio. They left the area neat and clean. Project completed on time and on budget."
David J on June 2022
Welcome to LandMaxx North! We specialize in Commercial and residential landscaping solutions! Our company is licensed and insured to insure top quality to our customers! We service all of North GA, Including the North Atlanta Area. Please call today for a FREE quote over the phone or in-person with one of our professionals! We strive to insure the best quality and timely work. Customer service and safety is LandMaxx Norths's number one priority! Services listed below: -Residential Landscaping -Commercial Landscaping -Insured Tree Removal -Remodeling -Haul Off -Storm Clean Up -Sod -Homeowner Construction
"Will review after work is completed"
Jennifer j on June 2025
Welcome to LandMaxx North! We specialize in Commercial and residential landscaping solutions! Our company is licensed and insured to insure top quality to our customers! We service all of North GA, Including the North Atlanta Area. Please call today for a FREE quote over the phone or in-person with one of our professionals! We strive to insure the best quality and timely work. Customer service and safety is LandMaxx Norths's number one priority! Services listed below: -Residential Landscaping -Commercial Landscaping -Insured Tree Removal -Remodeling -Haul Off -Storm Clean Up -Sod -Homeowner Construction
"Will review after work is completed"
Jennifer j on June 2025
At HC Construction & Grading, we take pride in everything we do. If you are just getting started on a new home or project or just doing some maintenance, let us help you meet your needs. No job too big or small. We will walk with you every step of the way. Someone will be on call 24/7 for any emergency that may occur. Our prices are very accurate and we treat everyone the same way we would like to be treated. We are a very reliable and trustworthy company that will be there whenever you need us. If you have any questions or would like to speak to us about an up coming project you might have in mind, please let us know.
"Very pleased!"
Debbie s on June 2024
At HC Construction & Grading, we take pride in everything we do. If you are just getting started on a new home or project or just doing some maintenance, let us help you meet your needs. No job too big or small. We will walk with you every step of the way. Someone will be on call 24/7 for any emergency that may occur. Our prices are very accurate and we treat everyone the same way we would like to be treated. We are a very reliable and trustworthy company that will be there whenever you need us. If you have any questions or would like to speak to us about an up coming project you might have in mind, please let us know.
"Very pleased!"
Debbie s on June 2024
NF Concrete and Construction is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"I'm highly satisfied with the work! The crew showed up on time and were very professional. Mr. Piotrowski made the whole process easy to understand and walked me through each step. I would absolutely use them again! Highly recommend!"
Peter E on June 2025
NF Concrete and Construction is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"I'm highly satisfied with the work! The crew showed up on time and were very professional. Mr. Piotrowski made the whole process easy to understand and walked me through each step. I would absolutely use them again! Highly recommend!"
Peter E on June 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.
"Elite outdoor construction was a pleasure to work with. The whole company is incredibly professional and got the job done in a timely manner and for a great price! 10/10 recommend them for any landscaping needs! "
Cheyanne L on February 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.
"Elite outdoor construction was a pleasure to work with. The whole company is incredibly professional and got the job done in a timely manner and for a great price! 10/10 recommend them for any landscaping needs! "
Cheyanne L on February 2025
Established in 1995, AquaGuard Foundation Solutions stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair and structural reinforcement to crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, dehumidification, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With offices spanning across the entire state of Georgia, we bring our expertise closer to you. AquaGuard proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At AquaGuard, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!
"Had a sidewalk that had settles approx 3.5”. AquaGuard put it back in place. Chris Risley was our Repair Tech - he was really focused on customer service, reviewed the scope, kept us updated, let us inspect prior to demob, great experience! I highly recommend"
Fred K on February 2025
Established in 1995, AquaGuard Foundation Solutions stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair and structural reinforcement to crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, dehumidification, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With offices spanning across the entire state of Georgia, we bring our expertise closer to you. AquaGuard proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At AquaGuard, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!
"Had a sidewalk that had settles approx 3.5”. AquaGuard put it back in place. Chris Risley was our Repair Tech - he was really focused on customer service, reviewed the scope, kept us updated, let us inspect prior to demob, great experience! I highly recommend"
Fred K on February 2025
Earth Shapers LLC is a small excavation company based in Cleveland, GA. We pride ourselves on quality work, transparency, and customer satisfaction. Give us a call and let us help you with your next project!
"We had contacted Warren about removing concrete debris. He came on time and did the job quickly. He also took on a second job spreading mulch for us for a reasonable fee. He’s a hard worker, on time and charges reasonable rate."
Tamra Greeson S on October 2024
Earth Shapers LLC is a small excavation company based in Cleveland, GA. We pride ourselves on quality work, transparency, and customer satisfaction. Give us a call and let us help you with your next project!
"We had contacted Warren about removing concrete debris. He came on time and did the job quickly. He also took on a second job spreading mulch for us for a reasonable fee. He’s a hard worker, on time and charges reasonable rate."
Tamra Greeson S on October 2024
Custom tailored outdoor solutions to accommodate your needs for landscape design, flowerbed design, retaining walls, sidewalks, patios, fences, & more!
"Jared and his team did a fantastic job. 5 pallets laid perfectly. A plus. I was elated with the outcome. Jared was the following in terms of my dilemma: Professional , Transparent, Demonstrated solid listening skills, Hard worker, Offers written estimates, Provided Business Insurance and Liability, and overall, went the extra mile to gain my complete satisfaction. I will hire Jared again for future projects. If you need qualified assistance, then, Jared in Clarkesville should be your first person to contact. He is a winner! Richard in Demorest"
Richard M on November 2023
Custom tailored outdoor solutions to accommodate your needs for landscape design, flowerbed design, retaining walls, sidewalks, patios, fences, & more!
"Jared and his team did a fantastic job. 5 pallets laid perfectly. A plus. I was elated with the outcome. Jared was the following in terms of my dilemma: Professional , Transparent, Demonstrated solid listening skills, Hard worker, Offers written estimates, Provided Business Insurance and Liability, and overall, went the extra mile to gain my complete satisfaction. I will hire Jared again for future projects. If you need qualified assistance, then, Jared in Clarkesville should be your first person to contact. He is a winner! Richard in Demorest"
Richard M on November 2023
Masonry Hardscapes of GA is Cumming's premiere landscape company. We specialize in paver and flagstone patio and walkway installations, retaining wall builds, low voltage lighting and all irrigation services. With over 30 years construction experience there is no job too big or too small for us to handle. Local and veteran owned/operated means you'll be assured top quality workmanship, excellent customer service, and an addition to your property that you'll be proud of. We do not use customer furnished materials. Call today to get a free estimate for your home and to find out all that Fred's Landscape Services can do for you. We look forward to working with you!
"Excellent! They were timely, professional and very easy to communicate with me on the project. Price paid was very reasonable for the extensive labor needed to fix my brick steps and mortar. completed the project ahead of schedule. I definitely would hire them again and recommend this company. I would be happy to provide before and after pictures."
Peter B on March 2025
Masonry Hardscapes of GA is Cumming's premiere landscape company. We specialize in paver and flagstone patio and walkway installations, retaining wall builds, low voltage lighting and all irrigation services. With over 30 years construction experience there is no job too big or too small for us to handle. Local and veteran owned/operated means you'll be assured top quality workmanship, excellent customer service, and an addition to your property that you'll be proud of. We do not use customer furnished materials. Call today to get a free estimate for your home and to find out all that Fred's Landscape Services can do for you. We look forward to working with you!
"Excellent! They were timely, professional and very easy to communicate with me on the project. Price paid was very reasonable for the extensive labor needed to fix my brick steps and mortar. completed the project ahead of schedule. I definitely would hire them again and recommend this company. I would be happy to provide before and after pictures."
Peter B 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.