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CROWELL MASONRY
1314 W Ridgeway Dr
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CROWELL MASONRY
1314 W Ridgeway Dr
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2 years of experience
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We are a company with over 40 years experience, that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We do Brick and Concrete work for many Walmarts in the area. Not only are we focused on quality work and outstanding results, we are also committed to educating our clients through our wide range of expertise, in turn creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a company with over 40 years experience, that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We do Brick and Concrete work for many Walmarts in the area. Not only are we focused on quality work and outstanding results, we are also committed to educating our clients through our wide range of expertise, in turn creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!


GCF Concrete Construction LLC
5664 Lockhart Rd
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GCF Concrete Construction LLC
5664 Lockhart Rd
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

GCF Concrete 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.

GCF Concrete 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.


C. G. Hayes General Contractor - Accueil Facebook
1124 Ashford Street
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C. G. Hayes General Contractor - Accueil Facebook
1124 Ashford Street
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

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!

"This company is hands-down the best that I have dealt with when it comes to the project that I needed to be completed. Very polite and courteous. I highly recommend."

Monique H on January 2020

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!

"This company is hands-down the best that I have dealt with when it comes to the project that I needed to be completed. Very polite and courteous. I highly recommend."

Monique H on January 2020


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Drip Dry Drainage
76 Myrtle Street
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Drip Dry Drainage
76 Myrtle Street
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We at Drip Dry Drainage feel that our success is a direct result of excellent customer service. We are your local Plumbing experts, with a strong eye for detail. We are on time all of the time. Please give us a quick call.

"I thought it was a very fair price. They knew what they are talking about and they were transparent."

Justice V on July 2022

We at Drip Dry Drainage feel that our success is a direct result of excellent customer service. We are your local Plumbing experts, with a strong eye for detail. We are on time all of the time. Please give us a quick call.

"I thought it was a very fair price. They knew what they are talking about and they were transparent."

Justice V on July 2022


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Outstanding Construction
4845 Smokehollow Rd.
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Outstanding Construction
4845 Smokehollow Rd.
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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Outstanding 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.

Outstanding 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.


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Clean Cuts Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
1308 Shady Oak Trail
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Clean Cuts Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
1308 Shady Oak Trail
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
84 local quotes requested

Clean Cuts Lawn & Landscaping, LLC, brings an unmatched commitment to excellence for your lawn and landscaping projects. We have over 20 years experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top quality workmanship. Call today! CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR ALL OF OUR UP-TO-DATE COMPLETED PROJECT PHOTOS!

"This company was great. They really overdelivered on what was expected and promised."

Bobby L on October 2024

Clean Cuts Lawn & Landscaping, LLC, brings an unmatched commitment to excellence for your lawn and landscaping projects. We have over 20 years experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top quality workmanship. Call today! CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR ALL OF OUR UP-TO-DATE COMPLETED PROJECT PHOTOS!

"This company was great. They really overdelivered on what was expected and promised."

Bobby L on October 2024


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Topo's Waterproofing, LLC
236 James St
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Topo's Waterproofing, LLC
236 James St
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19 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!


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IR Landscaping & Hardscape
2903 Bob White Cir
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IR Landscaping & Hardscape
2903 Bob White Cir
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to IR Landscaping & Hardscape!! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Israel and team installed my sprinkler system initially back in 2021. They mapped out my needs and did all the work professionally and on time. Since then they’ve been my go to for annual winterizing, broken heads or issues I’ve come across. They have also done maintenance work at my mom’s. I highly recommend them."

Ariane G on March 2025

Welcome to IR Landscaping & Hardscape!! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Israel and team installed my sprinkler system initially back in 2021. They mapped out my needs and did all the work professionally and on time. Since then they’ve been my go to for annual winterizing, broken heads or issues I’ve come across. They have also done maintenance work at my mom’s. I highly recommend them."

Ariane G on March 2025


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Lake Norman Custom Scapes, LLC
218 Water Oak Lane
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Lake Norman Custom Scapes, LLC
218 Water Oak Lane
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your hardscaping and landscaping needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Adam built a retaining wall, outdoor kitchen, back patio, and steps to the dock. Did a great job, attention to detail. Would change features if he saw a better look. He backs his work...had a small area of pavers sink slightly, he came out, over a year later and resolved the situation. How many companies do you know that does that?"

phillip f on February 2019

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your hardscaping and landscaping needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Adam built a retaining wall, outdoor kitchen, back patio, and steps to the dock. Did a great job, attention to detail. Would change features if he saw a better look. He backs his work...had a small area of pavers sink slightly, he came out, over a year later and resolved the situation. How many companies do you know that does that?"

phillip f on February 2019


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Carolina Prime Developers LLC
300 W 5th St Unit 522
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Carolina Prime Developers LLC
300 W 5th St Unit 522
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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Carolina Prime Developers LLC 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.

"I’m very happy with the work completed by Carolina Prime Developers. They were easy to work with, offered extremely competitive pricing, and maintained a clean job site throughout the project. Their team was professional, courteous, and reliable from start to finish."

Michael G on April 2025

Carolina Prime Developers LLC 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.

"I’m very happy with the work completed by Carolina Prime Developers. They were easy to work with, offered extremely competitive pricing, and maintained a clean job site throughout the project. Their team was professional, courteous, and reliable from start to finish."

Michael G on April 2025

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FAQs for retaining wall installation projects in Indian Trail, NC

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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