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Retaining wall installers in Hayfield

All Pro Pavers & Retaining Walls
807 Timberline Drive Southeast
4.87(
15
)
Approved Pro
All Pro Pavers & Retaining Walls
807 Timberline Drive Southeast
4.87(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

With over 20 years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available at a fair price. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. We specialize in retaining wall and paver construction and repair including driveways, sidewalks and patios. Ask about our maintenance free paver decking to replace your old worn old wood deck! We use specialized equipment to get the job done quickly and efficiently without damaging your yard! We have access to the best distributors and manufacturers in the area.

"Andy and cew showed you oon time and went right to work. the work went fast and the results were fantastic. My wife came home form work and did a little dance for the crew she was so excited at the results. We could not be happier with what they did. Our retainining wall project was done quickly and on budget. We would recommend Andy and his crew and hire them again. Awesome job and we couldn't be happier with the results."

Doug T on June 2019

With over 20 years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available at a fair price. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. We specialize in retaining wall and paver construction and repair including driveways, sidewalks and patios. Ask about our maintenance free paver decking to replace your old worn old wood deck! We use specialized equipment to get the job done quickly and efficiently without damaging your yard! We have access to the best distributors and manufacturers in the area.

"Andy and cew showed you oon time and went right to work. the work went fast and the results were fantastic. My wife came home form work and did a little dance for the crew she was so excited at the results. We could not be happier with what they did. Our retainining wall project was done quickly and on budget. We would recommend Andy and his crew and hire them again. Awesome job and we couldn't be happier with the results."

Doug T on June 2019


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VIP Outdoor Services LLC
30064 County Rd 5
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
VIP Outdoor Services LLC
30064 County Rd 5
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

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.

"Very thorough and detailed work. I would hire them again for future projects."

John B on May 2024

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.

"Very thorough and detailed work. I would hire them again for future projects."

John B on May 2024


HEGLAND'S CREATIVE LANDSCAPES
PO Box 8153
5.00(
4
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HEGLAND'S CREATIVE LANDSCAPES
PO Box 8153
5.00(
4
)
Customers say: Quick response
23 years of experience

Heglands Creative Landscapes is a owner operated small business that employees 4 full time seasonal workers. We offer full Landscape Design, Retaining Walls, Paver patio and Walkways, Grading and Sodding, Installation of Trees, Shrubs and Perennials. Please call Heglands Creative Landscapes Today, for your free Landscape estimate!

Heglands Creative Landscapes is a owner operated small business that employees 4 full time seasonal workers. We offer full Landscape Design, Retaining Walls, Paver patio and Walkways, Grading and Sodding, Installation of Trees, Shrubs and Perennials. Please call Heglands Creative Landscapes Today, for your free Landscape estimate!


Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center
3430 19th St NW
4.25(
8
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Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center
3430 19th St NW
4.25(
8
)
Customers say: Quality work
53 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operating business. The Whiting family has been serving the Rochester community since 1972. We offer contract discounts and preferred customer discounts to all local businesses and landscapers.

We are a locally owned and operating business. The Whiting family has been serving the Rochester community since 1972. We offer contract discounts and preferred customer discounts to all local businesses and landscapers.


eickhoffservices@gmail.com
717 37th St SW
No reviews
eickhoffservices@gmail.com
717 37th St SW
No reviews

Owner operator/fully insured 2nd generation carpenter have been part of a family owned word of mouth business for 20 years ... Just trying to expand more on my own.. looking for tile work, most hard surface floor installs, smaller carpet jobs, snow and lawn, stamped concrete, siding or deck's

Owner operator/fully insured 2nd generation carpenter have been part of a family owned word of mouth business for 20 years ... Just trying to expand more on my own.. looking for tile work, most hard surface floor installs, smaller carpet jobs, snow and lawn, stamped concrete, siding or deck's


BOB BRAATEN CONSTRUCTION INC
821 COUNTRY CLUB RD SE
No reviews
BOB BRAATEN CONSTRUCTION INC
821 COUNTRY CLUB RD SE
No reviews
40 years of experience

When choosing Bob Braaten Construction, Inc for your excavation needs you are getting a company with over 40 years of experience. We know the challenges that come with an excavation project, whether it is a residential driveway installation or a large commercial site preparation. Our project managers work closely with you to ensure the success of your project.

When choosing Bob Braaten Construction, Inc for your excavation needs you are getting a company with over 40 years of experience. We know the challenges that come with an excavation project, whether it is a residential driveway installation or a large commercial site preparation. Our project managers work closely with you to ensure the success of your project.


DC Cement
425 4th Ave NW
No reviews
DC Cement
425 4th Ave NW
No reviews
50 years of experience

SC Cement does all types of concrete and cement work NO JOB IS TOO SMALL

SC Cement does all types of concrete and cement work NO JOB IS TOO SMALL


Davis WoodScapes LLC
10963 County 8 Rd SW
No reviews
Davis WoodScapes LLC
10963 County 8 Rd SW
No reviews
16 years of experience

We specialize in landscape design and landscape construction, as well as custom outdoor woodworking. A majority of the work we do is general landsaping including patios, retaining walls, and plantings. Unlike many other small landscaping companies, owner Ryan Davis has a degree in horticulture, 11 years of experience with many of the best in the Rochester area and has been a Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Assoc. (MNLA) certified professional since 2007. Ryan also has experience in other construction trades including sheet metal fabrication/installation, cabinetry and trim. While the business focuses primarily on landscaping, Ryan has the tools, knowledge, and experience that goes above and beyond most other landscapers.

We specialize in landscape design and landscape construction, as well as custom outdoor woodworking. A majority of the work we do is general landsaping including patios, retaining walls, and plantings. Unlike many other small landscaping companies, owner Ryan Davis has a degree in horticulture, 11 years of experience with many of the best in the Rochester area and has been a Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Assoc. (MNLA) certified professional since 2007. Ryan also has experience in other construction trades including sheet metal fabrication/installation, cabinetry and trim. While the business focuses primarily on landscaping, Ryan has the tools, knowledge, and experience that goes above and beyond most other landscapers.


Nick's Tree & Landscape
12390 Sherburne Ave
4.20(
5
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Nick's Tree & Landscape
12390 Sherburne Ave
4.20(
5
)
Customers say: Terrific value
19 years of experience

We are a professional company that will not let you down on any of your landscaping needs. At Nicks Tree and Landscape We have only the best well trained staff to get the job done the correct way. One call can do it all. check out our website at www.Nickstree.com for more info.

We are a professional company that will not let you down on any of your landscaping needs. At Nicks Tree and Landscape We have only the best well trained staff to get the job done the correct way. One call can do it all. check out our website at www.Nickstree.com for more info.


J. Benson Construction
3230 Gorham Ave
3.73(
15
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J. Benson Construction
3230 Gorham Ave
3.73(
15
)
Customers say: Quality work
60 years of experience

J. Benson Construction is a full service, fully licensed, insured, and bonded general contractor. We serve the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and greater Minnesota from three offices in Minneapolis, Rochester and Duluth. We are a preferred vendor for Contractor Connection, Code Blue, Travelers, Farmers Insurance, First Choice Repair, Innovation Property, Lionsbridge and West Bend Mutual Insurance, among others. Please see our website for additional service areas. Additional contact name - Brad Payne & Wayne Benson.

"Horrible The experience was awful with this people. I didn't know this company at all, my insurance company send me a list of 5 general contractors to take care of my house, so I pick J Benson because they were close to my house and I want it to keep the contractor local and close. So I went with them. They send an estimator like one day after the damage of the house, I signed the paperwork and two days later they send a different person because the first guy had previews commitments, so that was the first red flag. The second estimator took a lot more pics of the house and did he's first estimate, he submitted to the adjuster and it passed just fine. But then it took them almost one whole month before any one started to work in my house, not a single nail was removed or anything. Then I found out that numerous contractors were going in and out of my house with out me knowing it. Finally the work started and the job "foreman" got involved, this guy was even worst, he only called and picked up the phone when he need it something for me other ways good luck trying to get a hold of him. This guy should be FIRED and never allowed to work on the field again. One day I called him and he's answer was "what do you need, I am kind of busy right now" Awesome. Then I asked for an estimate to build a brand new bathroom in the basement. The estimator give me he's quote and we agreed on the price, so they started the project about one month after the paperwork was signed. About 80% of the work was done when I found out that the estimator "FORGOT" to add the toilet and the tub on the estimate!!!!!! How can any one do that????? So I had to came up with that $$$ And then there was the communication with office personnel. Since day one right after I signed the paperwork I offer to give them money, the estimator said "some one from the office will contact you" NO one ever did, weeks went by with out a single person contacting me about money. Finally some one did and every time we communicated there was a mistake with the numbers, every time there was an "I am sorry I forgot" Unreal this people. A couple of weeks before the project was done and I was super upset with every one involved at this point I requested a supervisor. He reached out to me and we meet at my house. He right away start asking me for money, I pretty much lost my cool there and I went off about all of the issues I was having with he's people. He's answer " I am sorry I wasn't aware of the issues" This shows how unprofessional this company is I can't believe how this people are in business not only in the twin cities but in southern Minnesota."

Cesar M on July 2020

J. Benson Construction is a full service, fully licensed, insured, and bonded general contractor. We serve the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and greater Minnesota from three offices in Minneapolis, Rochester and Duluth. We are a preferred vendor for Contractor Connection, Code Blue, Travelers, Farmers Insurance, First Choice Repair, Innovation Property, Lionsbridge and West Bend Mutual Insurance, among others. Please see our website for additional service areas. Additional contact name - Brad Payne & Wayne Benson.

"Horrible The experience was awful with this people. I didn't know this company at all, my insurance company send me a list of 5 general contractors to take care of my house, so I pick J Benson because they were close to my house and I want it to keep the contractor local and close. So I went with them. They send an estimator like one day after the damage of the house, I signed the paperwork and two days later they send a different person because the first guy had previews commitments, so that was the first red flag. The second estimator took a lot more pics of the house and did he's first estimate, he submitted to the adjuster and it passed just fine. But then it took them almost one whole month before any one started to work in my house, not a single nail was removed or anything. Then I found out that numerous contractors were going in and out of my house with out me knowing it. Finally the work started and the job "foreman" got involved, this guy was even worst, he only called and picked up the phone when he need it something for me other ways good luck trying to get a hold of him. This guy should be FIRED and never allowed to work on the field again. One day I called him and he's answer was "what do you need, I am kind of busy right now" Awesome. Then I asked for an estimate to build a brand new bathroom in the basement. The estimator give me he's quote and we agreed on the price, so they started the project about one month after the paperwork was signed. About 80% of the work was done when I found out that the estimator "FORGOT" to add the toilet and the tub on the estimate!!!!!! How can any one do that????? So I had to came up with that $$$ And then there was the communication with office personnel. Since day one right after I signed the paperwork I offer to give them money, the estimator said "some one from the office will contact you" NO one ever did, weeks went by with out a single person contacting me about money. Finally some one did and every time we communicated there was a mistake with the numbers, every time there was an "I am sorry I forgot" Unreal this people. A couple of weeks before the project was done and I was super upset with every one involved at this point I requested a supervisor. He reached out to me and we meet at my house. He right away start asking me for money, I pretty much lost my cool there and I went off about all of the issues I was having with he's people. He's answer " I am sorry I wasn't aware of the issues" This shows how unprofessional this company is I can't believe how this people are in business not only in the twin cities but in southern Minnesota."

Cesar M on July 2020

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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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