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Avatar for B to Z Restoration
B to Z Restoration
32 Upland Street
5.00(
2
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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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MSL Landscaping
13 Orchard St., Unit 2
4.93(
23
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MSL Landscaping
13 Orchard St., Unit 2
4.93(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

With over 10 years in landscaping and lawn maintenance, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We will treat yours as we would our own. Give MSL Landscaping a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Knowledgeable team; kept me up to date on project tatus - prompt and proactive communication; work was completed efficiently, and produced the results I sought. Would easily hire again for additional projects!"

Josh B on October 2023

With over 10 years in landscaping and lawn maintenance, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We will treat yours as we would our own. Give MSL Landscaping a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Knowledgeable team; kept me up to date on project tatus - prompt and proactive communication; work was completed efficiently, and produced the results I sought. Would easily hire again for additional projects!"

Josh B on October 2023


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Elmer's Landscaping and Construction
9 Ainsworth Place
4.90(
46
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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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Richards Landscape
240 Lawrence St
4.87(
19
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Richards Landscape
240 Lawrence St
4.87(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

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.

"Was Quikly a fair price, all the work done and a nice guy"

Kathy S on November 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.

"Was Quikly a fair price, all the work done and a nice guy"

Kathy S on November 2024


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Nolasco New Generation Corp.
35 Rockland Street Apt 1
4.83(
3
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Approved Pro
Nolasco New Generation Corp.
35 Rockland Street Apt 1
4.83(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
57 local quotes requested

Nolasco New Generation Landscape 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.

"I am very impressed. They did a wonderful job. He said, he was gonna when he was going to do it. Also how long it was going to take on everything. They came in, they did the job and they left. It was all perfect."

Fred G on June 2023

Nolasco New Generation Landscape 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.

"I am very impressed. They did a wonderful job. He said, he was gonna when he was going to do it. Also how long it was going to take on everything. They came in, they did the job and they left. It was all perfect."

Fred G on June 2023


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A L Masonry and Tree Service
19 Grove St
4.88(
16
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Approved Pro
A L Masonry and Tree Service
19 Grove St
4.88(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Lopez Construction & More, Inc., is a full service home improvement company with over 5 years of experience. We are honest, loyal and provide the best customer satisfaction in town. We pay very close attention to detail and owner, Alvaro, is always on site to ensure quality work. We accept cash and checks only! Call us today for a free estimate!

"I hired this company to repoint our fireplace in a few places where the mortar was falling apart. They worked quickly and neatly, and weâ re satisfied with the work. We would recommend them to others!"

Zeba W on June 2023

Lopez Construction & More, Inc., is a full service home improvement company with over 5 years of experience. We are honest, loyal and provide the best customer satisfaction in town. We pay very close attention to detail and owner, Alvaro, is always on site to ensure quality work. We accept cash and checks only! Call us today for a free estimate!

"I hired this company to repoint our fireplace in a few places where the mortar was falling apart. They worked quickly and neatly, and weâ re satisfied with the work. We would recommend them to others!"

Zeba W on June 2023


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Humble Works Construction, Inc.
45 Richardson Rd
5.00(
17
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Approved Pro
Humble Works Construction, Inc.
45 Richardson Rd
5.00(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

TBD

"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

TBD

"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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New Dawn Construction & Landscaping
5 Henry Ave. Apt #1
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
New Dawn Construction & Landscaping
5 Henry Ave. Apt #1
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"So professional and trust worthy! "

rebecca d on May 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"So professional and trust worthy! "

rebecca d on May 2025


Avatar for OTONIEL LANDSCAPING & MASONRY INC
OTONIEL LANDSCAPING & MASONRY INC
57 GROVE ST APT 1
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
OTONIEL LANDSCAPING & MASONRY INC
57 GROVE ST APT 1
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Otoniel Landscaping And Masonry is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have 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!

"Great job and very easy to work with. Honest and showed up on time."

Mark G on May 2025

Otoniel Landscaping And Masonry is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have 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!

"Great job and very easy to work with. Honest and showed up on time."

Mark G on May 2025


Avatar for J&A Masonry & Construction LLC
J&A Masonry & Construction LLC
500 Falls Blvd. #2332
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
J&A Masonry & Construction LLC
500 Falls Blvd. #2332
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
57 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are 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.

We are 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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FAQs for retaining wall installation projects in Lawrence, 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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