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I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"Couldn’t be more happy with the work Jon and his team did! Work was beautiful and as a bonus they were super kind to my very fascinated 2 year old. Will be using again!"
Alyssa M on May 2025
I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"Couldn’t be more happy with the work Jon and his team did! Work was beautiful and as a bonus they were super kind to my very fascinated 2 year old. Will be using again!"
Alyssa M on May 2025
Zarza, Inc., is a Pennsylvania state-licensed home /commercial remodeling contractor committed to excellence. We proudly serve the Bucks-Mont Counties. Our quality work can be attributed to our many years of experience. Zarza, Inc. welcomes all types of job requests, from carpentry work to handyman projects and from painting to brick/stone work. No job is too big or small! Call us today and see why Zarza, Inc., is one of the BEST in the area!
"Bill and his team did a variety of home repair and improvement projects on my 40+ year home Fall 2024. We a couple months. These included: repairs : replacement of wood sub flooring/framing in basement ceiling/upstairs, covering outside side door concrete steps on slate,and cresting a new sidewalk to lead up to it, cleaning front of house stonework and putting protectant on it, building new short frame and drywall in order to replace old closet doors, dry walling and painting interior room and more. What impressed me most were the professionalism and expertise of Bill and his team in every way. Quotes were detailed, and multiple options were provided when needed. I was kept informed of daily schedules and progress, the contractors were skilled, meticulous and excellent with prep and cleanup. Personally, they were conscientious, diligent and trustworthy, as well as patient, friendly and kind, including with very curious twin five year olds there several afternoons a week. "
Cathy K on May 2025
Zarza, Inc., is a Pennsylvania state-licensed home /commercial remodeling contractor committed to excellence. We proudly serve the Bucks-Mont Counties. Our quality work can be attributed to our many years of experience. Zarza, Inc. welcomes all types of job requests, from carpentry work to handyman projects and from painting to brick/stone work. No job is too big or small! Call us today and see why Zarza, Inc., is one of the BEST in the area!
"Bill and his team did a variety of home repair and improvement projects on my 40+ year home Fall 2024. We a couple months. These included: repairs : replacement of wood sub flooring/framing in basement ceiling/upstairs, covering outside side door concrete steps on slate,and cresting a new sidewalk to lead up to it, cleaning front of house stonework and putting protectant on it, building new short frame and drywall in order to replace old closet doors, dry walling and painting interior room and more. What impressed me most were the professionalism and expertise of Bill and his team in every way. Quotes were detailed, and multiple options were provided when needed. I was kept informed of daily schedules and progress, the contractors were skilled, meticulous and excellent with prep and cleanup. Personally, they were conscientious, diligent and trustworthy, as well as patient, friendly and kind, including with very curious twin five year olds there several afternoons a week. "
Cathy K on May 2025
Greenstone Gardens is a locally owned and operated family business. We have over 30 years of experience and we come highly recommended. When you call us, expect nothing but the best service! We specialize in Hardscaping, and landscape design. We are an E.P. Henry authorized contractor, and ICPI certified . Call us today for a quote!
"Easy, straightforward. Would recommend them and use them in the future."
Nathaniel P on April 2025
Greenstone Gardens is a locally owned and operated family business. We have over 30 years of experience and we come highly recommended. When you call us, expect nothing but the best service! We specialize in Hardscaping, and landscape design. We are an E.P. Henry authorized contractor, and ICPI certified . Call us today for a quote!
"Easy, straightforward. Would recommend them and use them in the future."
Nathaniel P on April 2025
Spartan Home Repair Services 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.
"Very professional ."
Michael L on October 2024
Spartan Home Repair Services 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.
"Very professional ."
Michael L on October 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"The guys at Emerald Concrete did a great job with my new patio. They were so polite and professional, and worked with me to keep the project on schedule despite the recent spotty weather. Plus my patio looks great so there?s that as well! I can?t wait to recommend Ed and the rest of the crew at Emerald Concrete to all of my friends and family. "
Bridget C on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"The guys at Emerald Concrete did a great job with my new patio. They were so polite and professional, and worked with me to keep the project on schedule despite the recent spotty weather. Plus my patio looks great so there?s that as well! I can?t wait to recommend Ed and the rest of the crew at Emerald Concrete to all of my friends and family. "
Bridget C on May 2025
Pioneer Groundworks is a locally owned landscaping and hardscaping company committed to craftsmanship, reliability, and personalized service. With over 10 years of combined experience in construction, my partner and I bring hands-on expertise to every job?from routine lawn care to custom paver patios, fencing, decks, concrete work, and complete outdoor transformations. We take pride in delivering work that lasts, with close attention to detail and clear communication from start to finish. Whether you're improving your home?s curb appeal or building your dream backyard, we treat every project like it?s our own. We?re honest, we show up, and we do the job right. Let us help you create an outdoor space you?ll love to come home to.
"They were very friendly and professional and worked hard on redoing our sidewalks. They ran into a little trouble with equipment but didn't let it stop them and they got the job done. Would he again definitely."
Rachel H on June 2025
Pioneer Groundworks is a locally owned landscaping and hardscaping company committed to craftsmanship, reliability, and personalized service. With over 10 years of combined experience in construction, my partner and I bring hands-on expertise to every job?from routine lawn care to custom paver patios, fencing, decks, concrete work, and complete outdoor transformations. We take pride in delivering work that lasts, with close attention to detail and clear communication from start to finish. Whether you're improving your home?s curb appeal or building your dream backyard, we treat every project like it?s our own. We?re honest, we show up, and we do the job right. Let us help you create an outdoor space you?ll love to come home to.
"They were very friendly and professional and worked hard on redoing our sidewalks. They ran into a little trouble with equipment but didn't let it stop them and they got the job done. Would he again definitely."
Rachel H on June 2025
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you
"My. Husband and I had a great experience hiring Rocklynn. We needed an old concrete garage floor taken up and hauled away. We spoke to Joe who came over on the same day and gave us a quote. 2 days later Rocklynn was here with an excavator and it was done in less than 2 hrs. Excellent customer service. The quote was fair and it wasnâ t a penny more. We will definitely hire the company again in the future."
Kim S on September 2024
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you
"My. Husband and I had a great experience hiring Rocklynn. We needed an old concrete garage floor taken up and hauled away. We spoke to Joe who came over on the same day and gave us a quote. 2 days later Rocklynn was here with an excavator and it was done in less than 2 hrs. Excellent customer service. The quote was fair and it wasnâ t a penny more. We will definitely hire the company again in the future."
Kim S on September 2024
Conor Kelly Concrete & Masonry is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"He was very responsive, made quick work of the job, and Reasonable in price. Plan on using him again in the near future."
Caroline F on November 2019
Conor Kelly Concrete & Masonry is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"He was very responsive, made quick work of the job, and Reasonable in price. Plan on using him again in the near future."
Caroline F on November 2019
Vanderwalt Construction has a standard of excellence unsurpassed in the industry. We do quality work and provide economical solutions that go beyond expectations. We specialize in bathroom & basement renovations, excavating, site clearing, grading & demolition of various applications residential and commercial. Our attention to detail is unmatched in our quest for perfection. Call today for a free estimate!
"personable team, garage has been up more than a year now and we've had several very heavy rains testifying the quality of their prep work."
John P on March 2024
Vanderwalt Construction has a standard of excellence unsurpassed in the industry. We do quality work and provide economical solutions that go beyond expectations. We specialize in bathroom & basement renovations, excavating, site clearing, grading & demolition of various applications residential and commercial. Our attention to detail is unmatched in our quest for perfection. Call today for a free estimate!
"personable team, garage has been up more than a year now and we've had several very heavy rains testifying the quality of their prep work."
John P on March 2024
Not many people actually have the time or patience to tend to their landscaping. Thankfully, Green Leaf Landscaping and Pest Control, LLC, is here to help. Joe is a Graduate of Temple University in Landscape Design and is ICPI certified to install pavers. Whether you want to spruce up your yard for that upcoming barbecue or create a professional, manicured look to add to the beauty of your home, put our experienced team of landscape professionals to work for you.
"I was very happy with the work that Green Leaf did. I needed sod over a large area following a deck project. The job was done very quickly and on budget. Communication was great. Highly recommend their work. "
Armando K on April 2025
Not many people actually have the time or patience to tend to their landscaping. Thankfully, Green Leaf Landscaping and Pest Control, LLC, is here to help. Joe is a Graduate of Temple University in Landscape Design and is ICPI certified to install pavers. Whether you want to spruce up your yard for that upcoming barbecue or create a professional, manicured look to add to the beauty of your home, put our experienced team of landscape professionals to work for you.
"I was very happy with the work that Green Leaf did. I needed sod over a large area following a deck project. The job was done very quickly and on budget. Communication was great. Highly recommend their work. "
Armando K on April 2025
Retaining wall installations FAQs
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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