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Avatar for Stein Construction & Landscape, Inc.
Stein Construction & Landscape, Inc.
65 Tiffany Drive
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Stein Construction & Landscape, Inc.
65 Tiffany Drive
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Stein Masonry Construction provides high-quality construction and Hardscaping services to commercial and residential clients. Our experienced team specializes in a variety of services for your outdoor living. We are dedicated to exceeding our client’s expectations with personalized services from the estimate to the completion of the work. Serving Norfolk, Middlesex, Bristol and Plymouth County of Boston.

"Experienced, professional, great value. I definitely recommend"

Adam W on July 2023

Stein Masonry Construction provides high-quality construction and Hardscaping services to commercial and residential clients. Our experienced team specializes in a variety of services for your outdoor living. We are dedicated to exceeding our client’s expectations with personalized services from the estimate to the completion of the work. Serving Norfolk, Middlesex, Bristol and Plymouth County of Boston.

"Experienced, professional, great value. I definitely recommend"

Adam W on July 2023


Avatar for B to Z Restoration
B to Z Restoration
32 Upland Street
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
B to Z Restoration
32 Upland Street
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

B to Z Restoration is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 5 years of experience serving Holbrook, and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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Mike H on April 2020

B to Z Restoration is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 5 years of experience serving Holbrook, and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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Mike H on April 2020


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PRIME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
28 Stubb St
5.00(
17
)
Approved Pro
PRIME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
28 Stubb St
5.00(
17
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
17 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Thank you for visiting PRIME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. We are your locally owned and operated utility and site prep specialists based in Franklin, MA. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

"We hired Prime Construction to update our outdoor space, including placing new stepping stones, redoing the pavers, and rebuilding the stairs leading to our pool area. Nick and Mike were professional, punctual, and paid great attention to detail throughout the project. The stepping stones were placed evenly and with care, blending perfectly into the landscape. The pavers now look clean, level, and well-aligned, greatly improving the look and safety of the area. The rebuilt stairs are sturdy and beautifully finished, making the walk to the pool much more enjoyable. We’re very pleased with the results and would highly recommend them for any outdoor construction work! Thank you Prime Construction!"

Tom K on May 2025

Thank you for visiting PRIME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. We are your locally owned and operated utility and site prep specialists based in Franklin, MA. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

"We hired Prime Construction to update our outdoor space, including placing new stepping stones, redoing the pavers, and rebuilding the stairs leading to our pool area. Nick and Mike were professional, punctual, and paid great attention to detail throughout the project. The stepping stones were placed evenly and with care, blending perfectly into the landscape. The pavers now look clean, level, and well-aligned, greatly improving the look and safety of the area. The rebuilt stairs are sturdy and beautifully finished, making the walk to the pool much more enjoyable. We’re very pleased with the results and would highly recommend them for any outdoor construction work! Thank you Prime Construction!"

Tom K on May 2025


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A-Class Masonry & Construction
75 State Street, Unit 75
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
A-Class Masonry & Construction
75 State Street, Unit 75
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"A-class masonry & construction worked for me a few weeks ago on my chimney. They replaced my chimney to perfection as it was it a poor condition. I was very pleased with there performance very professional and high-quality work. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking to upgrade there property."

owen m on May 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"A-class masonry & construction worked for me a few weeks ago on my chimney. They replaced my chimney to perfection as it was it a poor condition. I was very pleased with there performance very professional and high-quality work. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking to upgrade there property."

owen m on May 2025


Boylan Brothers, Inc.
P.O. Box 11
4.82(
11
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Approved Pro
Boylan Brothers, Inc.
P.O. Box 11
4.82(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

Our mission, at Boylan Brothers, Inc., is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one-of-a-kind smile on a homeowner's face at the end of a project! Boylan Brothers, Inc., stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second-to-none workmanship, and a prompt and responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Boylan Bros have been landscaping, plowing, cleanup Spring and Fall and roadway regrading after the Winter wear and tear for 3 years. They are great to work with, respectful of property as I have a large horse farm. Iâ ve had several landscapers over the years and they are THE best."

Debbie G on July 2024

Our mission, at Boylan Brothers, Inc., is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one-of-a-kind smile on a homeowner's face at the end of a project! Boylan Brothers, Inc., stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second-to-none workmanship, and a prompt and responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Boylan Bros have been landscaping, plowing, cleanup Spring and Fall and roadway regrading after the Winter wear and tear for 3 years. They are great to work with, respectful of property as I have a large horse farm. Iâ ve had several landscapers over the years and they are THE best."

Debbie G on July 2024


Avatar for Masstone Landscape Construction, Inc.
Masstone Landscape Construction, Inc.
47 Gates St
4.77(
109
)
Approved Pro
Masstone Landscape Construction, Inc.
47 Gates St
4.77(
109
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

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


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Outdoorx, LLC
7 Gallows Hill Road
4.94(
24
)
Approved Pro
Outdoorx, LLC
7 Gallows Hill Road
4.94(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
36 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

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


Level 10 Land Works
729 Farm Road, Suite J
4.86(
44
)
Approved Pro
Level 10 Land Works
729 Farm Road, Suite J
4.86(
44
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
16 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Level 10 Land Works is proud to offer landscape design and build services for discriminating homeowners, and commercial / municipal clients. Secured by over 20 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 over 20 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


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Stone Works Construction
11 Cunniff Avenue
4.88(
60
)
Approved Pro
Stone Works Construction
11 Cunniff Avenue
4.88(
60
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 local quotes requested

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!

"Cleber and his crews are hard-worker. I hired to do my front walkway and very please with outcome. Highly recommended!"

Maung T on May 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!

"Cleber and his crews are hard-worker. I hired to do my front walkway and very please with outcome. Highly recommended!"

Maung T on May 2025


Avatar for Elmer's Landscaping and Construction
Elmer's Landscaping and Construction
9 Ainsworth Place
4.90(
46
)
Approved Pro
Elmer's Landscaping and Construction
9 Ainsworth Place
4.90(
46
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
52 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

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

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FAQs for retaining wall installation projects in Hopkinton, 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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