We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at StrongBack Systems strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. Over ten years experience
"I had a very positive experience working with StrongBack Systems on a retaining wall project. Greg and his team were prompt, professional, courteous, and far exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this company to anyone that is in need of a similar project."
Matthew F on May 2020
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at StrongBack Systems strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. Over ten years experience
"I had a very positive experience working with StrongBack Systems on a retaining wall project. Greg and his team were prompt, professional, courteous, and far exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this company to anyone that is in need of a similar project."
Matthew F on May 2020
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.
"Was Quikly a fair price, all the work done and a nice guy"
Kathy S on November 2024
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.
"Was Quikly a fair price, all the work done and a nice guy"
Kathy S on November 2024
Hilarios Construction 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!
"These guys are fantastic! What a great job! I'm absolutely pleased with every aspect of their work and especially the end result! Hired Tomas and his crew to install a new paver patio/grilling area next to my deck. Their price was great, absolutely fair and reasonable. They were on time and nocked it out in under 8 hours. Clean, professional, respectful and they even helped me carry out my grilling equipment from the garage. Great crew! I absolutely recommend Hilario's for any stone projects you have!!"
Jon F on May 2025
Hilarios Construction 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!
"These guys are fantastic! What a great job! I'm absolutely pleased with every aspect of their work and especially the end result! Hired Tomas and his crew to install a new paver patio/grilling area next to my deck. Their price was great, absolutely fair and reasonable. They were on time and nocked it out in under 8 hours. Clean, professional, respectful and they even helped me carry out my grilling equipment from the garage. Great crew! I absolutely recommend Hilario's for any stone projects you have!!"
Jon F on May 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.
"I had beautiful retaining wall done by him. He was quick to give a quote, quick to respond, and quickly completed the job with outstanding quality. I highly recommend him."
Brian C 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.
"I had beautiful retaining wall done by him. He was quick to give a quote, quick to respond, and quickly completed the job with outstanding quality. I highly recommend him."
Brian C on June 2025
Thank you for visiting OutdoorX, LLC. We are your locally owned and operated landscaping and hardscaping specialists based in Salem, MA. We service clients throughout Essex County and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!
"Starling and his fabulous company have been our landscapers since the fall of 2023 when our work schedules prevented us from keeping up with our yard work. We came to Angi's List and got call backs from several people, but Starling was the only one who came to the house. We were very pleased with the end result and had him come back for a spring clean up. We then let him take over our lawn care plus help with fixing our front beds that needed some TLC. We highly recommend him, and as a matter of fact his crew were just here yesterday starting the spring clean up. Starling is very professional, friendly and always easy to get a hold of when we have a question about something. He spent hours with us picking out shrubs and plants and never made us feel rushed. His crew are very friendly and take great care of our yard. We are so pleased that he showed up to our house on that late fall day!"
kevin p on March 2025
Thank you for visiting OutdoorX, LLC. We are your locally owned and operated landscaping and hardscaping specialists based in Salem, MA. We service clients throughout Essex County and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!
"Starling and his fabulous company have been our landscapers since the fall of 2023 when our work schedules prevented us from keeping up with our yard work. We came to Angi's List and got call backs from several people, but Starling was the only one who came to the house. We were very pleased with the end result and had him come back for a spring clean up. We then let him take over our lawn care plus help with fixing our front beds that needed some TLC. We highly recommend him, and as a matter of fact his crew were just here yesterday starting the spring clean up. Starling is very professional, friendly and always easy to get a hold of when we have a question about something. He spent hours with us picking out shrubs and plants and never made us feel rushed. His crew are very friendly and take great care of our yard. We are so pleased that he showed up to our house on that late fall day!"
kevin p on March 2025
Established since 1999, Fieldstone Landscape & Masonry Construction continues to serve New Hampshire with our honest, reliable service and complete landscape designs. With more than 500 delighted customers, our goal is to achieve your desired look, and we are committed to working with you until you are satisfied. Whether you're looking for a new landscape design complete with new plantings and a decorative or just looking to change or repair a few things, we're here to serve you! Call Fieldstone Landscape & Masonry Construction and schedule your appointment today! Visit our Website: www.FieldstoneLandscapeNH.com
"Rudy and his son were absolutely fantastic! They are very hardworking people who take pride in their work. Thank you!"
Kathleen M on January 2024
Established since 1999, Fieldstone Landscape & Masonry Construction continues to serve New Hampshire with our honest, reliable service and complete landscape designs. With more than 500 delighted customers, our goal is to achieve your desired look, and we are committed to working with you until you are satisfied. Whether you're looking for a new landscape design complete with new plantings and a decorative or just looking to change or repair a few things, we're here to serve you! Call Fieldstone Landscape & Masonry Construction and schedule your appointment today! Visit our Website: www.FieldstoneLandscapeNH.com
"Rudy and his son were absolutely fantastic! They are very hardworking people who take pride in their work. Thank you!"
Kathleen M on January 2024
As experts in residential lawn care and ground maintenance, Elmer's Landscaping and Construction, will exceed your expectations. With years of experience manicuring lawns and power washing exterior surfaces, we understand the value of quality, professionalism and responsiveness. We offer competitive pricing and look forward to serving you.
"I had a crew come out to cut some very hard trees, including one located dangerously close to electrical wires. They handled everything with incredible professionalism and skill. What impressed me most was their dedication—they worked efficiently and safely even in pouring rain, never cutting corners. These are some of the hardest-working people I’ve seen, and they clearly take pride in doing the job right. Highly recommended!"
Lening L on May 2025
As experts in residential lawn care and ground maintenance, Elmer's Landscaping and Construction, will exceed your expectations. With years of experience manicuring lawns and power washing exterior surfaces, we understand the value of quality, professionalism and responsiveness. We offer competitive pricing and look forward to serving you.
"I had a crew come out to cut some very hard trees, including one located dangerously close to electrical wires. They handled everything with incredible professionalism and skill. What impressed me most was their dedication—they worked efficiently and safely even in pouring rain, never cutting corners. These are some of the hardest-working people I’ve seen, and they clearly take pride in doing the job right. Highly recommended!"
Lening L on May 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.
"Great owner and workers!"
Michael Q on April 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.
"Great owner and workers!"
Michael Q on April 2025
We are a family run company formed by my brother Mike and I in 2012. We specialize in drainage systems, masonry, hardscapes, patio installs, retaining walls, concrete work, walkways, sewer & water line connections.
"They did a fabulous job on a retaining wall and patio in my backyard! Would definitely hire them for more work / recommend them to friends and family!!"
Christina S on March 2025
We are a family run company formed by my brother Mike and I in 2012. We specialize in drainage systems, masonry, hardscapes, patio installs, retaining walls, concrete work, walkways, sewer & water line connections.
"They did a fabulous job on a retaining wall and patio in my backyard! Would definitely hire them for more work / recommend them to friends and family!!"
Christina S on March 2025
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!
"Did a great job, very professional, would hire again"
Gerald C on March 2025
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!
"Did a great job, very professional, would hire again"
Gerald C 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.