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
New-Gen Trucking and Excavation LLC was founded in 2020; it is a first generation company seeking to strive with quality and professional work. With years of excavation, utility, and concrete work in the founder's background, we stand behind our work to provide the best finish product possible. As a family-owned business, we continue to grow a name for our business here in the NW, making customer satisfaction our number one goal. We're fully licensed, insured, and bonded for your peace of mind and protection. No job is too big or too small for us - we'll tackle anything and take pride in not turning customers away. Give us a call for a free estimate.
"They are great to work with and we will be working with them again soon."
Brian T on July 2023
New-Gen Trucking and Excavation LLC was founded in 2020; it is a first generation company seeking to strive with quality and professional work. With years of excavation, utility, and concrete work in the founder's background, we stand behind our work to provide the best finish product possible. As a family-owned business, we continue to grow a name for our business here in the NW, making customer satisfaction our number one goal. We're fully licensed, insured, and bonded for your peace of mind and protection. No job is too big or too small for us - we'll tackle anything and take pride in not turning customers away. Give us a call for a free estimate.
"They are great to work with and we will be working with them again soon."
Brian T on July 2023
At Sta-Built Construction, our primary objective is to tailor your outdoor environment to align with your unique vision. Our ethos, "Vision Built, Reality Created," underscores our commitment to transforming your conceptual ideas into tangible realities. Engaging with Sta-Built ensures a seamless experience: Comprehensive Free Estimate: We provide a meticulous assessment, ensuring that our design proposals resonate with your preferences and the potential enhancements available. Flexible Financing Options: Recognizing the diverse financial needs of our clientele, we have many easy financing options. 15-year Workmanship Warranty: Our confidence in our craftsmanship is evident in our robust 15-year Workmanship Warranty, safeguarding your investment. We invite you to initiate your project journey with Sta-Built Construction. Contact us today at 360-338-0533 to know more.
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Dann K on November 2024
At Sta-Built Construction, our primary objective is to tailor your outdoor environment to align with your unique vision. Our ethos, "Vision Built, Reality Created," underscores our commitment to transforming your conceptual ideas into tangible realities. Engaging with Sta-Built ensures a seamless experience: Comprehensive Free Estimate: We provide a meticulous assessment, ensuring that our design proposals resonate with your preferences and the potential enhancements available. Flexible Financing Options: Recognizing the diverse financial needs of our clientele, we have many easy financing options. 15-year Workmanship Warranty: Our confidence in our craftsmanship is evident in our robust 15-year Workmanship Warranty, safeguarding your investment. We invite you to initiate your project journey with Sta-Built Construction. Contact us today at 360-338-0533 to know more.
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Dann K on November 2024
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!
"Recently Rutnay concrete did a stamping job in my house very professional 100% recommended"
juan antonio s on May 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!
"Recently Rutnay concrete did a stamping job in my house very professional 100% recommended"
juan antonio s 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
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
Welcome to Patrick Masonry & Concrete. We are committed to providing the highest quality products and customer service in the industry, and we believe that our employees are among our most valued assets. Our culture is built upon a simple set of values which we are proud to share. We value every customer and are dedicated to understanding your needs. Give us a call today!
"Patrick was super responsive and communicated well. He did exactly what he said he would do and in the time frame we discussed. He was flawless! I couldn?t have asked for a better contractor and will use him again!"
Sharon R on November 2024
Welcome to Patrick Masonry & Concrete. We are committed to providing the highest quality products and customer service in the industry, and we believe that our employees are among our most valued assets. Our culture is built upon a simple set of values which we are proud to share. We value every customer and are dedicated to understanding your needs. Give us a call today!
"Patrick was super responsive and communicated well. He did exactly what he said he would do and in the time frame we discussed. He was flawless! I couldn?t have asked for a better contractor and will use him again!"
Sharon R on November 2024
With over 24 years of experience, we pride ourselves on reliability, excellent communication, education, integrity, and high-quality work. Our expertise in the trade ensures that we deliver exceptional results, and we are committed to keeping you well-informed throughout your project. We look forward to the opportunity to earn your business and trust!
"They did a professional job paying attention to detail and what I asked for. I would definitely hire them again and plan to do so in the near future. Great people to work with."
Robert K on March 2025
With over 24 years of experience, we pride ourselves on reliability, excellent communication, education, integrity, and high-quality work. Our expertise in the trade ensures that we deliver exceptional results, and we are committed to keeping you well-informed throughout your project. We look forward to the opportunity to earn your business and trust!
"They did a professional job paying attention to detail and what I asked for. I would definitely hire them again and plan to do so in the near future. Great people to work with."
Robert K on March 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!
Thousands of NW homeowners have trusted TerraFirma Foundation Systems to keep their homes safe, dry and stable since 2005. Nearly half of our business comes from referrals or repeat customers. We can help you too! TerraFirma is the NW expert in home foundations, basement and crawl space waterproofing, concrete leveling, and wall stabilization.
"I hired TerraFirma Foundation Systems to level my home, expecting a professional job with clear communication, but the entire experience has been incredibly disappointing and costly. From the start, I hired the company to level the floors in my home, specifically to address a nearly 3-inch dip in my kitchen area, a 13x10 room. Yet after they “completed the job,” I still have a 1.5-inch dip in the center of the kitchen, and a corner of my home/kitchen that sits half an inch higher than it should be (above 0%), creating a full inch rise from the living room to the kitchen. Now they’re saying that leveling the kitchen wasn’t included in the original scope, blaming the remaining dip on my kitchen island and fridge being “too heavy” and lacking proper support—an issue they failed to identify in the initial assessment. To properly address this problem, they’re now asking for an additional $7,500, claiming this work was never part of the original job. This feels like a classic bait-and-switch tactic, and I can’t help but feel taken advantage of. To make matters worse, I discovered that they used an uncalibrated machine during the initial leveling when installing, which raised my house over an inch more than necessary, causing significant damage that wasn’t there before. Partway through the lift, they even asked me to sign a waiver to get my house closer to 0% level, effectively absolving them of any damage caused. The technician stopped mid-lift to show me the damage that was already occurring and warned that more would likely follow if we continued. I agreed to proceed, trusting their assurances and assuming their equipment was properly calibrated. I even pointed out to the technician at the time that it did not look level, and he assured me the machine was correct. Now, they refuse to take any responsibility for the resulting damage, dismissing it as “standard” and providing terms within the contract absolving them—despite them overcorrecting the home. There were also repeated measurement discrepancies, with reports showing one reading and verbal statements/emails suggesting different levels. When I sought clarification, I received vague responses and empty apologies. After all this, and nearly $30,000 invested, my floor remains unleveled. The only resolution TerraFirma Foundation Systems has offered is for me to pay additional money to level the kitchen and to wait for the overcorrected area to “settle naturally”—a process that, according to their technician, could take anywhere from two months to ten years. I hired TerraFirma Foundation Systems to fully level my home, not to leave me with an incomplete job, inconsistent results, and vague promises. If you’re considering foundation work, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere—this company has left me with extensive damage, unexpected costs, and a significant amount of frustration."
Chuck G on November 2024
Thousands of NW homeowners have trusted TerraFirma Foundation Systems to keep their homes safe, dry and stable since 2005. Nearly half of our business comes from referrals or repeat customers. We can help you too! TerraFirma is the NW expert in home foundations, basement and crawl space waterproofing, concrete leveling, and wall stabilization.
"I hired TerraFirma Foundation Systems to level my home, expecting a professional job with clear communication, but the entire experience has been incredibly disappointing and costly. From the start, I hired the company to level the floors in my home, specifically to address a nearly 3-inch dip in my kitchen area, a 13x10 room. Yet after they “completed the job,” I still have a 1.5-inch dip in the center of the kitchen, and a corner of my home/kitchen that sits half an inch higher than it should be (above 0%), creating a full inch rise from the living room to the kitchen. Now they’re saying that leveling the kitchen wasn’t included in the original scope, blaming the remaining dip on my kitchen island and fridge being “too heavy” and lacking proper support—an issue they failed to identify in the initial assessment. To properly address this problem, they’re now asking for an additional $7,500, claiming this work was never part of the original job. This feels like a classic bait-and-switch tactic, and I can’t help but feel taken advantage of. To make matters worse, I discovered that they used an uncalibrated machine during the initial leveling when installing, which raised my house over an inch more than necessary, causing significant damage that wasn’t there before. Partway through the lift, they even asked me to sign a waiver to get my house closer to 0% level, effectively absolving them of any damage caused. The technician stopped mid-lift to show me the damage that was already occurring and warned that more would likely follow if we continued. I agreed to proceed, trusting their assurances and assuming their equipment was properly calibrated. I even pointed out to the technician at the time that it did not look level, and he assured me the machine was correct. Now, they refuse to take any responsibility for the resulting damage, dismissing it as “standard” and providing terms within the contract absolving them—despite them overcorrecting the home. There were also repeated measurement discrepancies, with reports showing one reading and verbal statements/emails suggesting different levels. When I sought clarification, I received vague responses and empty apologies. After all this, and nearly $30,000 invested, my floor remains unleveled. The only resolution TerraFirma Foundation Systems has offered is for me to pay additional money to level the kitchen and to wait for the overcorrected area to “settle naturally”—a process that, according to their technician, could take anywhere from two months to ten years. I hired TerraFirma Foundation Systems to fully level my home, not to leave me with an incomplete job, inconsistent results, and vague promises. If you’re considering foundation work, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere—this company has left me with extensive damage, unexpected costs, and a significant amount of frustration."
Chuck G on November 2024
RBP Construction was founded by Ruben Bautista, his son Brandon, and their loving dog – Rambo. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Ruben always dreamed of owning his own business. “I always dreamed of building something that’s my own. Since leaving my homeland of Veracruz, Mexico my aspiration and vision have been to build and build, we all have the capacity to create and grow something for ourselves and our families. We are proud of what we are doing, even through the tough times, we have an end goal in mind”. Ruben prides himself and his team in offering quality services in both residential and commercial construction. From excavations to concrete, and siding services, RBP Construction is your premier contractor in Oregon and Washington. No construction project is too big or too small! We have the knowledge, equipment, and capacity to make your building dreams come true. Ruben shares, “At the end of the day, our goal is to provide high-quality services with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.”
"RPB took on an unusual and difficult task with my job. it required concrete demolition, under wall excavation, and repour of a new foundation all in a difficult location. they worked straight through the summer heat wave and got the inspector to sign off. would recommend."
Andrew C on December 2023
RBP Construction was founded by Ruben Bautista, his son Brandon, and their loving dog – Rambo. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Ruben always dreamed of owning his own business. “I always dreamed of building something that’s my own. Since leaving my homeland of Veracruz, Mexico my aspiration and vision have been to build and build, we all have the capacity to create and grow something for ourselves and our families. We are proud of what we are doing, even through the tough times, we have an end goal in mind”. Ruben prides himself and his team in offering quality services in both residential and commercial construction. From excavations to concrete, and siding services, RBP Construction is your premier contractor in Oregon and Washington. No construction project is too big or too small! We have the knowledge, equipment, and capacity to make your building dreams come true. Ruben shares, “At the end of the day, our goal is to provide high-quality services with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.”
"RPB took on an unusual and difficult task with my job. it required concrete demolition, under wall excavation, and repour of a new foundation all in a difficult location. they worked straight through the summer heat wave and got the inspector to sign off. would recommend."
Andrew C on December 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.