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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
Hi. I am a small business looking to take on some more projects. I specialize in stone and brick veneers and hardscape. You can find me on facebook and instagram to see previous work I have done. Reach out for more information, I look forward to working with you!
"Very happy with my new patio! Ryan is exceptionally skilled and reliable. He was wonderful to work with and l will absolutely be trusting McCaffrey Masonry with the next project!"
Leah D on January 2025
Hi. I am a small business looking to take on some more projects. I specialize in stone and brick veneers and hardscape. You can find me on facebook and instagram to see previous work I have done. Reach out for more information, I look forward to working with you!
"Very happy with my new patio! Ryan is exceptionally skilled and reliable. He was wonderful to work with and l will absolutely be trusting McCaffrey Masonry with the next project!"
Leah D on January 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
Torres Masonry, Inc., has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We work with only the highest quality materials and experienced, licensed professionals. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart from our competition and keeps our customers coming back!
"Miguel and his team did a great job on the step repairs at our church. He was responsive and dependable. Finished the job on time. No surprises. I recommend Torres Masonry."
Kevin L on June 2024
Torres Masonry, Inc., has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We work with only the highest quality materials and experienced, licensed professionals. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart from our competition and keeps our customers coming back!
"Miguel and his team did a great job on the step repairs at our church. He was responsive and dependable. Finished the job on time. No surprises. I recommend Torres Masonry."
Kevin L on June 2024
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
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.
"Excellent rapid response. Major repairs to a crumbling stone wall. The crew arrived and the job was completed in a very short time. Knowledgeable crew. Highly recommend them for any masonry work"
Daphne G on November 2024
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.
"Excellent rapid response. Major repairs to a crumbling stone wall. The crew arrived and the job was completed in a very short time. Knowledgeable crew. Highly recommend them for any masonry work"
Daphne G on November 2024
Alexander's 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.
"Alexander is a one man operation, but he’s an extremely hard working guy and does a great job. He’s very professional and knows what he’s doing. We had a big project for him and he worked some days until 9:00 PM to get it done for us. I don’t know any other company that is willing to do that. We would hire him again in a heartbeat. "
Stephen F on June 2025
Alexander's 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.
"Alexander is a one man operation, but he’s an extremely hard working guy and does a great job. He’s very professional and knows what he’s doing. We had a big project for him and he worked some days until 9:00 PM to get it done for us. I don’t know any other company that is willing to do that. We would hire him again in a heartbeat. "
Stephen F on June 2025
We're a well established business with over 30 years of unmatched expertise. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We're very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. Earthscape and Lawn has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of pride is apparent in every restoration we complete. Call Earthscape and Lawn today, and we'll be there in your time of need.
"Gerry and Austin did an impressive job. Gerry is very creative so our patio turned out way more interesting and beautiful than we could have imagined. They also worked very hard and completed everything very quickly. Only drawback (and was not a showstopper) was that they do not handle irrigation so we will need someone else to repair/reconfigure our sprinkler system."
Paulo P on October 2024
We're a well established business with over 30 years of unmatched expertise. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We're very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. Earthscape and Lawn has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of pride is apparent in every restoration we complete. Call Earthscape and Lawn today, and we'll be there in your time of need.
"Gerry and Austin did an impressive job. Gerry is very creative so our patio turned out way more interesting and beautiful than we could have imagined. They also worked very hard and completed everything very quickly. Only drawback (and was not a showstopper) was that they do not handle irrigation so we will need someone else to repair/reconfigure our sprinkler system."
Paulo P on October 2024
With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your concrete and masonry and landscaping needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Blue Costa Landscape and Construction, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Blue Costa Landscape & Construction, LLC installed a concete border around a storage area and build a draining system in the backyard. We had an idea of what we wanted, but they had some good recommendations which significantly enhanced the overall project we had in mind."
Joop R on March 2024
With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your concrete and masonry and landscaping needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Blue Costa Landscape and Construction, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Blue Costa Landscape & Construction, LLC installed a concete border around a storage area and build a draining system in the backyard. We had an idea of what we wanted, but they had some good recommendations which significantly enhanced the overall project we had in mind."
Joop R on March 2024
Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, youll notice that were particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!
Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, youll notice that were particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!
FAQs for retaining wall installation projects in Fitchburg, MA
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.
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