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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
Martin Landscaping and 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.
"Excellent work. They were very professional and easy to work with. They repointed my chimney and exterior foundation. They did a beautiful job and cleaned everything up afterwards so you couldn’t tell they were there unless you saw what the chimney and foundation looked like before. They did it all in one day and had the absolute best pricing by a wide margin versus the other 5 contractors we got estimates from. We will be having them come back to repoint the foundation inside of our basement soon."
Kevin S D on May 2024
Martin Landscaping and 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.
"Excellent work. They were very professional and easy to work with. They repointed my chimney and exterior foundation. They did a beautiful job and cleaned everything up afterwards so you couldn’t tell they were there unless you saw what the chimney and foundation looked like before. They did it all in one day and had the absolute best pricing by a wide margin versus the other 5 contractors we got estimates from. We will be having them come back to repoint the foundation inside of our basement soon."
Kevin S D on May 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
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
Delio Corp. has been serving the community since 1991. We enjoy a highly held reputation and we provide the finest services in the home-improvement and remodeling industry. When we take on your project, you can count on it being done quickly, properly, professionally, and most importantly, very competitively priced. All work is guaranteed. We are fully insured and licensed. We specialize in small jobs, and repair projects carpentry , masonry. We do residential & commercial We also do COMMERCIAL snow plowing only. We do one job at a time, we do not bounce from job to job. We have always put our homeowners first. Give us a call with your next project.
"Always on time, very nice to deal with and does a perfect job. Couldn't be happier with the work he has done."
Paula N on February 2022
Delio Corp. has been serving the community since 1991. We enjoy a highly held reputation and we provide the finest services in the home-improvement and remodeling industry. When we take on your project, you can count on it being done quickly, properly, professionally, and most importantly, very competitively priced. All work is guaranteed. We are fully insured and licensed. We specialize in small jobs, and repair projects carpentry , masonry. We do residential & commercial We also do COMMERCIAL snow plowing only. We do one job at a time, we do not bounce from job to job. We have always put our homeowners first. Give us a call with your next project.
"Always on time, very nice to deal with and does a perfect job. Couldn't be happier with the work he has done."
Paula N on February 2022
Pro Masonry Builders 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.
"Smart, efficient, offered good andvice and ideas about our project."
rosemary m on March 2025
Pro Masonry Builders 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.
"Smart, efficient, offered good andvice and ideas about our project."
rosemary m on March 2025
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"Vinny and his team were awesome to work with. They went out of their way to accommodate me as I only have one bathroom. Vinny was professional and the work was top notch. I would give them 10 stars if I could!"
Lori D on September 2024
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"Vinny and his team were awesome to work with. They went out of their way to accommodate me as I only have one bathroom. Vinny was professional and the work was top notch. I would give them 10 stars if I could!"
Lori D on September 2024
Since 2006, Mass Stone Landscape Construction has been committed in providing our customers with the very best quality in landscape construction. From your driveway to your backyard patio, Mass Stone uses only quality products and the latest installation techniques in order to turn our customers' ideas into reality. Locally owned and family operated in Massachusetts, our clients have learned to expect a high level of quality and customer service, which comes free of charge. Communication is key in any job, so we listen to our clients first to find the right solutions always keeping our customers updated throughout the construction process.
"We hired Mass Stone to replace our crumbling front walkway and cracked entryway stairs and we couldn’t be happier with the decision. Renato was great to work with to help better design our walkway and stairs and the crew was phenomenal. You can see that Mass Stone takes a lot of pride in their work and want to ensure their customers are happy. If you have masonry work you want to get done, you are doing yourself a disservice if you don’t get Renato out to look at the job!"
Alex J on March 2025
Since 2006, Mass Stone Landscape Construction has been committed in providing our customers with the very best quality in landscape construction. From your driveway to your backyard patio, Mass Stone uses only quality products and the latest installation techniques in order to turn our customers' ideas into reality. Locally owned and family operated in Massachusetts, our clients have learned to expect a high level of quality and customer service, which comes free of charge. Communication is key in any job, so we listen to our clients first to find the right solutions always keeping our customers updated throughout the construction process.
"We hired Mass Stone to replace our crumbling front walkway and cracked entryway stairs and we couldn’t be happier with the decision. Renato was great to work with to help better design our walkway and stairs and the crew was phenomenal. You can see that Mass Stone takes a lot of pride in their work and want to ensure their customers are happy. If you have masonry work you want to get done, you are doing yourself a disservice if you don’t get Renato out to look at the job!"
Alex J on March 2025
CONCRETE PROS SERVICES, INC 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!
"Did a good job on a patio and walkway paver installation. Worked late and finished the job in 1 day. Did a good job of clean up. I would definetly use them again."
Bob L on October 2015
CONCRETE PROS SERVICES, INC 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!
"Did a good job on a patio and walkway paver installation. Worked late and finished the job in 1 day. Did a good job of clean up. I would definetly use them again."
Bob L on October 2015
Level 10 Land Works is proud to offer landscape design and build services for discriminating homeowners, and commercial / municipal clients. Secured by years of landscape experience, and heavily bonded and insured, our landscape designers and craftsmen are some of the most hard working in the industry. The talented designers and craftsmen will bring creativity, as well as installation expertise and long-term maintenance solutions to your landscape and construction projects - not to mention work long hours to make sure it's done on time.
"Build a low brick retaining wall. Val came over the next day. Bid was quick and reasonable. Ordering materials took 2 weeks. Project was done in 2 days. Excellent work. Would recommend."
Charles J on September 2023
Level 10 Land Works is proud to offer landscape design and build services for discriminating homeowners, and commercial / municipal clients. Secured by years of landscape experience, and heavily bonded and insured, our landscape designers and craftsmen are some of the most hard working in the industry. The talented designers and craftsmen will bring creativity, as well as installation expertise and long-term maintenance solutions to your landscape and construction projects - not to mention work long hours to make sure it's done on time.
"Build a low brick retaining wall. Val came over the next day. Bid was quick and reasonable. Ordering materials took 2 weeks. Project was done in 2 days. Excellent work. Would recommend."
Charles J on September 2023
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
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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