Erick's Construction and Hardscaping 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.
"Responsive and did good work at the scope established."
Alex S on January 2024
Erick's Construction and Hardscaping 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.
"Responsive and did good work at the scope established."
Alex S on January 2024
Welcome to Outdoor Experts!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!
"Ricardo and his team were very professional. We had our driveway widened with concrete pavers. They were extremely careful about the removal of dirt and grass in the area since we have a sprinkler system and underground landscape wiring. They also installed a drainage pipe under the pavers and the entire job looks fantastic. The team worked quickly and efficiently and cleaned the area thoroughly upon completing the project. Our experience with Outdoor Experts was great and we highly recommend them. "
Cindy H on May 2025
Welcome to Outdoor Experts!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!
"Ricardo and his team were very professional. We had our driveway widened with concrete pavers. They were extremely careful about the removal of dirt and grass in the area since we have a sprinkler system and underground landscape wiring. They also installed a drainage pipe under the pavers and the entire job looks fantastic. The team worked quickly and efficiently and cleaned the area thoroughly upon completing the project. Our experience with Outdoor Experts was great and we highly recommend them. "
Cindy H on May 2025
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 the start to the 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.
"Nathan and his crew were friendly and professional, They were prompt and got straight to work and did a fantastic job. they left the yard nice and clean and did exactly as we had discussed. I am VERY happy with this company and will gladly hire them again if I need more work done on the property . they are a top notch group , very capable and trustworthy"
David L on April 2025
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 the start to the 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.
"Nathan and his crew were friendly and professional, They were prompt and got straight to work and did a fantastic job. they left the yard nice and clean and did exactly as we had discussed. I am VERY happy with this company and will gladly hire them again if I need more work done on the property . they are a top notch group , very capable and trustworthy"
David L on April 2025
Greener Horizons Enterprises, LLC was founded in 2020 and has built a strong reputation in the triad area's Grading and land development industry with a decade of hands-on experience. Our expertise encompasses a wide range of services, including land clearing and land development, grading and excavation, landscaping, hardscaping, tree services, and junk removal. What sets us apart is our commitment to perform quality work. We pride ourselves on our approach to each project, ensuring we meet and exceed our client's expectations and turn their outdoor dreams into reality. Our galleries collections of photos from previous construction projectscan attest to the amount of time, thought, and effort that we put into the services we provide
"When he came to give the estimate he appeared more knowledgeable than others had, and he instilled confidence in us. We mentioned a few other things needing to be done and he had no problem with any of them, said they were not lengthy jobs, described how he would do them ( with his own machinery) and then gave a very reasonable price. Within a week he called to fit the job in before the rains, did a great job grading, seeding, pulling out a huge bush (which took a few minutes with his machinery), stuck to his pricing and left an hour before the storm hit. Very nice, knowledgeable, out-front guy I’d recommend to….everyone! "
Kathy G on June 2025
Greener Horizons Enterprises, LLC was founded in 2020 and has built a strong reputation in the triad area's Grading and land development industry with a decade of hands-on experience. Our expertise encompasses a wide range of services, including land clearing and land development, grading and excavation, landscaping, hardscaping, tree services, and junk removal. What sets us apart is our commitment to perform quality work. We pride ourselves on our approach to each project, ensuring we meet and exceed our client's expectations and turn their outdoor dreams into reality. Our galleries collections of photos from previous construction projectscan attest to the amount of time, thought, and effort that we put into the services we provide
"When he came to give the estimate he appeared more knowledgeable than others had, and he instilled confidence in us. We mentioned a few other things needing to be done and he had no problem with any of them, said they were not lengthy jobs, described how he would do them ( with his own machinery) and then gave a very reasonable price. Within a week he called to fit the job in before the rains, did a great job grading, seeding, pulling out a huge bush (which took a few minutes with his machinery), stuck to his pricing and left an hour before the storm hit. Very nice, knowledgeable, out-front guy I’d recommend to….everyone! "
Kathy G on June 2025
LV Building Solutions 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 eighteen 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!
"Benito is absolutely AMAZING to work with. His team built our dream patio for our new home including pouring the concrete, building a roof and running electricity. His quote came in much better than other larger companies. His team was able to complete the project in 2 weeks. He presented ideas that helped us make the space better. I was in constant contact with Benito throughout the project via texts and in-person conversations that really made sure we were on the same page. This addition has transformed our home and we couldn’t be more happy with how this turned out."
Joel M on June 2025
LV Building Solutions 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 eighteen 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!
"Benito is absolutely AMAZING to work with. His team built our dream patio for our new home including pouring the concrete, building a roof and running electricity. His quote came in much better than other larger companies. His team was able to complete the project in 2 weeks. He presented ideas that helped us make the space better. I was in constant contact with Benito throughout the project via texts and in-person conversations that really made sure we were on the same page. This addition has transformed our home and we couldn’t be more happy with how this turned out."
Joel M on June 2025
We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"The job was done in a timely manner. They cleaned up after themselves they had all the equipment they needed to do the job with. They were on time and acted in a professional manner. I would highly recommend this crew for any type of retaining wall or hardscapes or Landscaping."
Larry D on July 2024
We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"The job was done in a timely manner. They cleaned up after themselves they had all the equipment they needed to do the job with. They were on time and acted in a professional manner. I would highly recommend this crew for any type of retaining wall or hardscapes or Landscaping."
Larry D on July 2024
10+ years of experience EC Concrete llc is a family owned and operated business. We’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, stamped and decorative and a variety of other projects. With over 10 years of industry experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction
"Thanks Carlos for completing the job. Concrete slab came out excellent and all the clean up and mulch is done very well. Thanks again. Will refer you to my friends as well. For any future projects will contact you. Thanks again"
Nanda kishore D on April 2025
10+ years of experience EC Concrete llc is a family owned and operated business. We’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, stamped and decorative and a variety of other projects. With over 10 years of industry experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction
"Thanks Carlos for completing the job. Concrete slab came out excellent and all the clean up and mulch is done very well. Thanks again. Will refer you to my friends as well. For any future projects will contact you. Thanks again"
Nanda kishore D on April 2025
We are an experience competent group of guys that prioritize efficency, honesty and complete satisfaction. We strive to be competitive with pricing but superior in workmanship.
We are an experience competent group of guys that prioritize efficency, honesty and complete satisfaction. We strive to be competitive with pricing but superior in workmanship.
We are experts in doing custom designs and regular concrete. We pour regular, stained and decorative concrete on driveways, sidewalks, patios, basements, garages, etc. We give free estimates. We give you references even with addresses for you to go look at some of our work. We try to beat any price. We make sure we have 100% customer satisfaction. We always do our best to get the projects done on time with 100% satisfaction.
"Very good."
Janine B on December 2022
We are experts in doing custom designs and regular concrete. We pour regular, stained and decorative concrete on driveways, sidewalks, patios, basements, garages, etc. We give free estimates. We give you references even with addresses for you to go look at some of our work. We try to beat any price. We make sure we have 100% customer satisfaction. We always do our best to get the projects done on time with 100% satisfaction.
"Very good."
Janine B on December 2022
Quality craftsmanship combined with a personalized service customized to your individual needs!! Deck Specialist is a custom deck building company specializing in the construction of small to large projects to enhance your outdoor living lifestyle. Plain or fancy, we have something that fits your taste and budget. We are a family owned business that strives to acheive the highest rating while giving all of our customers the most pleasant experience possible. Deck Specialist's professional and respectful employees always put the customer first, and you can always expect a hands-on approach from the owner.
"Marlon and his guys did an excellent job building our new deck. The finished product is high-quality and the communication and customer service exceeded our expectations. I will most certainly be calling on them in the future and I will be recommending them to anyone looking for similar projects."
Joel H on June 2022
Quality craftsmanship combined with a personalized service customized to your individual needs!! Deck Specialist is a custom deck building company specializing in the construction of small to large projects to enhance your outdoor living lifestyle. Plain or fancy, we have something that fits your taste and budget. We are a family owned business that strives to acheive the highest rating while giving all of our customers the most pleasant experience possible. Deck Specialist's professional and respectful employees always put the customer first, and you can always expect a hands-on approach from the owner.
"Marlon and his guys did an excellent job building our new deck. The finished product is high-quality and the communication and customer service exceeded our expectations. I will most certainly be calling on them in the future and I will be recommending them to anyone looking for similar projects."
Joel H on June 2022
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.