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Retaining wall installers in Medford

TMT Concrete, LLC
5 Arthur Road
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
TMT Concrete, LLC
5 Arthur Road
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 15 years of industry experience, we take and 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.

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Mike . on March 2021

We’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 15 years of industry experience, we take and 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.

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Mike . on March 2021


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Goodwood General Construction
101 Eutaw Avenue Unit 3
4.95(
32
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Approved Pro
Goodwood General Construction
101 Eutaw Avenue Unit 3
4.95(
32
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Goodwood General Construction is a trusted name in the Greater Boston area and surrounding communities, specializing in high-quality hardscape solutions for residential and commercial properties. With over 20years of experience, our skilled team delivers exceptional craftsmanship in designing and installing patios, walkways, retaining walls, driveways, and more. We take pride in enhancing curb appeal and functionality while meeting the unique needs of our local clients. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has made us a top choice for homeowners and businesses throughout the Greater Boston area, including Winchester, Andover, Newton, and Westwood. From free estimates to personalized service, we ensure every project exceeds expectations. Visit our website at http://gwconstructionco.com to explore our services and request a consultation today. Let Goodwood General Construction bring your vision to life with the best hardscape solutions in Massachusetts.

"Excellent work, fairly priced, left clean surroundings"

David L on February 2023

Goodwood General Construction is a trusted name in the Greater Boston area and surrounding communities, specializing in high-quality hardscape solutions for residential and commercial properties. With over 20years of experience, our skilled team delivers exceptional craftsmanship in designing and installing patios, walkways, retaining walls, driveways, and more. We take pride in enhancing curb appeal and functionality while meeting the unique needs of our local clients. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has made us a top choice for homeowners and businesses throughout the Greater Boston area, including Winchester, Andover, Newton, and Westwood. From free estimates to personalized service, we ensure every project exceeds expectations. Visit our website at http://gwconstructionco.com to explore our services and request a consultation today. Let Goodwood General Construction bring your vision to life with the best hardscape solutions in Massachusetts.

"Excellent work, fairly priced, left clean surroundings"

David L on February 2023


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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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Stein Construction & Landscape, Inc.
65 Tiffany Drive
5.00(
4
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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


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Curbs
Post Office Box 434
4.85(
75
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Approved Pro
Curbs
Post Office Box 434
4.85(
75
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

Curbs Inc. is a leading landscape construction firm based in Wellesley, MA. Specializing in hardscape, design, planting, lighting, and exterior carpentry, this family-owned business is led by industry leader, Nilton Machado, who has achieved a solid reputation for outstanding quality, workmanship, and customer service. We accept projects of all sizes and apply our expertise to a wide range of products and services for exterior remodeling. Our projects are known for their balance of functional and aesthetic value, attention to detail, and customization.

"Nilton and his crew installed a trench drain around my wet garage. They are really nice, honest people. They did a beautiful installation job and cleaned up, took away the debris, and left everything looking good. I am very happy I used Nilton's company. Such a pleasure!"

Heather M on March 2022

Curbs Inc. is a leading landscape construction firm based in Wellesley, MA. Specializing in hardscape, design, planting, lighting, and exterior carpentry, this family-owned business is led by industry leader, Nilton Machado, who has achieved a solid reputation for outstanding quality, workmanship, and customer service. We accept projects of all sizes and apply our expertise to a wide range of products and services for exterior remodeling. Our projects are known for their balance of functional and aesthetic value, attention to detail, and customization.

"Nilton and his crew installed a trench drain around my wet garage. They are really nice, honest people. They did a beautiful installation job and cleaned up, took away the debris, and left everything looking good. I am very happy I used Nilton's company. Such a pleasure!"

Heather M on March 2022


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Richards Landscape
240 Lawrence St
4.87(
19
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Approved Pro
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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JIMMYS MASONRY & LANDSCAPING INC
44 Intervale Street
4.76(
68
)
Approved Pro
JIMMYS MASONRY & LANDSCAPING INC
44 Intervale Street
4.76(
68
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
81 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

over 20 years of experience in masonry & landscaping business, Our team of professionals take pride in providing the best service with the highest quality for everything you need. Patios, walkways, driveways, stairs, stone walls, retaining wall, brick walls, concrete, paving, excavation, basement repairs, fences, sod install, landscaping design, lawn maintenance, shrubs trimming, snow plowing and more. 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. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"I hired Jimmy to pour a concrete slab for a small building in my yard. I am someone who cares a great deal about workmanship and quality, so I was very pleased that he listened carefully and asked me a lot of questions before starting work to find out exactly what I wanted. There was some challenge to the task because it had to be placed on a slope. Jimmy and his helper worked very hard and got the job done even more quickly than I expected, and the final product exceeded my expectations."

Stephen S on September 2024

over 20 years of experience in masonry & landscaping business, Our team of professionals take pride in providing the best service with the highest quality for everything you need. Patios, walkways, driveways, stairs, stone walls, retaining wall, brick walls, concrete, paving, excavation, basement repairs, fences, sod install, landscaping design, lawn maintenance, shrubs trimming, snow plowing and more. 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. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"I hired Jimmy to pour a concrete slab for a small building in my yard. I am someone who cares a great deal about workmanship and quality, so I was very pleased that he listened carefully and asked me a lot of questions before starting work to find out exactly what I wanted. There was some challenge to the task because it had to be placed on a slope. Jimmy and his helper worked very hard and got the job done even more quickly than I expected, and the final product exceeded my expectations."

Stephen S on September 2024


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JM Mento Landscape Design
5 Oak Street
4.61(
27
)
Approved Pro
JM Mento Landscape Design
5 Oak Street
4.61(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

Trusted by businesses and homeowners for more than 20 years, landscape designer Joe Mento and staff are passionate about creating recreational space, visual appeal, accessibility, and comfort in your outdoor space. When you choose JM Mento Landscape Design the end result is a cohesive flow of color, form, and texture--much more than just new plants or stone work. We invite you to call or email Joe to discuss your hopes and visions for your home, weekend retreat, residential development, or new property acquisition. The process typically begins with a conversation, followed by a site visit. Complex landscapes and large installations are welcomed, as well as small projects and renovations, too!

"Joe and his crew completed 90-95% of our project (mostly a patio) back in November/December and said theyâ d â of courseâ come back in the spring to complete the work. Joe asked us to pay the remaining 50% of the contract because we were the only work they had at that point in the season and, since it was the week before the holidays, he wanted to â take care of [his] guys.â My husband and I thought it was a nice sentiment, so we agreed - though, I did email an outstanding completion checklist to set clear expectations for the spring. Iâ ve texted, called, and emailed for 3+ months to no avail. So, keep in mind that even if he does complete your project, his one-year warranty means nothing! I will gladly revise this review if he reaches out and we come to a satisfactory resolution, but as of now, my next steps are filing a complaint with the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, contacting the AGâ s office, and if needed, filing a small claim for the amount Iâ ll need to pay a different contractor plus compensation for my time and stress."

Emily G on June 2024

Trusted by businesses and homeowners for more than 20 years, landscape designer Joe Mento and staff are passionate about creating recreational space, visual appeal, accessibility, and comfort in your outdoor space. When you choose JM Mento Landscape Design the end result is a cohesive flow of color, form, and texture--much more than just new plants or stone work. We invite you to call or email Joe to discuss your hopes and visions for your home, weekend retreat, residential development, or new property acquisition. The process typically begins with a conversation, followed by a site visit. Complex landscapes and large installations are welcomed, as well as small projects and renovations, too!

"Joe and his crew completed 90-95% of our project (mostly a patio) back in November/December and said theyâ d â of courseâ come back in the spring to complete the work. Joe asked us to pay the remaining 50% of the contract because we were the only work they had at that point in the season and, since it was the week before the holidays, he wanted to â take care of [his] guys.â My husband and I thought it was a nice sentiment, so we agreed - though, I did email an outstanding completion checklist to set clear expectations for the spring. Iâ ve texted, called, and emailed for 3+ months to no avail. So, keep in mind that even if he does complete your project, his one-year warranty means nothing! I will gladly revise this review if he reaches out and we come to a satisfactory resolution, but as of now, my next steps are filing a complaint with the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, contacting the AGâ s office, and if needed, filing a small claim for the amount Iâ ll need to pay a different contractor plus compensation for my time and stress."

Emily G on June 2024


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StoneWall Landscapes
PO Box 66141
4.99(
71
)
Approved Pro
StoneWall Landscapes
PO Box 66141
4.99(
71
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

WE GUARANTEE YOU WILL LOVE OUR WORK (Landscape Design, Installation & Construction) We are a family owned and operated business that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that encompasses Landscape installation and construction. You will find us to be very competitively priced along with paying close attention to all details of each and every project. We 100% guarantee your satisfaction! And just like we value and treat you, we do the same for our employees, with the utmost respect and appreciation. All of our work is done by people who take pride in their work and do what they love best.

"We had a patio and front sidewalk and steps installed at our home. Jerry gave us good advice throughout the project and was very accommodating to our questions. The finished project looks great and Jerry was very helpful and fair throughout. I would not hesitate to recommend Stonewall Landscapes."

Larry Y on April 2025

WE GUARANTEE YOU WILL LOVE OUR WORK (Landscape Design, Installation & Construction) We are a family owned and operated business that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that encompasses Landscape installation and construction. You will find us to be very competitively priced along with paying close attention to all details of each and every project. We 100% guarantee your satisfaction! And just like we value and treat you, we do the same for our employees, with the utmost respect and appreciation. All of our work is done by people who take pride in their work and do what they love best.

"We had a patio and front sidewalk and steps installed at our home. Jerry gave us good advice throughout the project and was very accommodating to our questions. The finished project looks great and Jerry was very helpful and fair throughout. I would not hesitate to recommend Stonewall Landscapes."

Larry Y on April 2025


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Martin Landscaping and Construction
31 Bromfield Street, Unit 3
5.00(
25
)
Approved Pro
Martin Landscaping and Construction
31 Bromfield Street, Unit 3
5.00(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

Martin Landscaping 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.

"Excellent work. They were very professional and easy to work with. They repointed my chimney and exterior foundation. They did a beautiful job and cleaned everything up afterwards so you couldn’t tell they were there unless you saw what the chimney and foundation looked like before. They did it all in one day and had the absolute best pricing by a wide margin versus the other 5 contractors we got estimates from. We will be having them come back to repoint the foundation inside of our basement soon."

Kevin S D on May 2024

Martin Landscaping 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.

"Excellent work. They were very professional and easy to work with. They repointed my chimney and exterior foundation. They did a beautiful job and cleaned everything up afterwards so you couldn’t tell they were there unless you saw what the chimney and foundation looked like before. They did it all in one day and had the absolute best pricing by a wide margin versus the other 5 contractors we got estimates from. We will be having them come back to repoint the foundation inside of our basement soon."

Kevin S D on May 2024

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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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