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Avatar for Masonry Stonework
Masonry Stonework
12312 Garrison Forest Rd
5.00(
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Masonry Stonework
12312 Garrison Forest Rd
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. 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!

"Great service and good work!"

Franklin F on February 2023

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. 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!

"Great service and good work!"

Franklin F on February 2023


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A.R. Curb Appeal LLC
7155 Eastbrook Ave
5.00(
10
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A.R. Curb Appeal LLC
7155 Eastbrook Ave
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

It is our mission to provide excellent service and complete satisfaction to every customer that we serve. We genuinely care about the quality of our work and make an effort to understand the needs and expectations of our customers. We promise to communicate quickly and professionally. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience for years - we look forward to doing the same for you!

"Honest company and very helpful crew. Also very knowledgeable design, they build for us a very nice backyard patio. "

Ashley S on February 2025

It is our mission to provide excellent service and complete satisfaction to every customer that we serve. We genuinely care about the quality of our work and make an effort to understand the needs and expectations of our customers. We promise to communicate quickly and professionally. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience for years - we look forward to doing the same for you!

"Honest company and very helpful crew. Also very knowledgeable design, they build for us a very nice backyard patio. "

Ashley S on February 2025


A Cut Above Services
3304 Conowingo Rd
4.84(
73
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Approved Pro
A Cut Above Services
3304 Conowingo Rd
4.84(
73
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
87 local quotes requested

We are a full service lawn care/landscaping service having been in business for over 25 years. We offer mulching, mowing, cleanups and hedge trimming. We also offer Aerating, grading and hardscaping.

"From start to finish A cut Above provided excellent communication, excellent pricing & customer service. I was quoted a fraction of the price of another estimate from another company. The crew was punctual and did a nice job cleaning up an eviction/junk removal job. I highly recommend them and will definitely use this company again in the future. They did not disappoint!!"

Holly C on February 2024

We are a full service lawn care/landscaping service having been in business for over 25 years. We offer mulching, mowing, cleanups and hedge trimming. We also offer Aerating, grading and hardscaping.

"From start to finish A cut Above provided excellent communication, excellent pricing & customer service. I was quoted a fraction of the price of another estimate from another company. The crew was punctual and did a nice job cleaning up an eviction/junk removal job. I highly recommend them and will definitely use this company again in the future. They did not disappoint!!"

Holly C on February 2024


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Blue Crab Home Solutions
11 Jefferson Ave
5.00(
28
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Blue Crab Home Solutions
11 Jefferson Ave
5.00(
28
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
626 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

With a combined experience of over 100 years, we take great pride in our workmanship, quality, and customer service. It is our mission to provide superior products and complete customer satisfaction, no matter how big or small the job is. 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.

"Zach is great. Gave me the best quote I received. Work was completed within estimated time and was an outstanding job. I will definitely be using Bluecrab for all my future upgrades and remodeling. One of the most honest contractors I’ve worked with. "

Reginald C on June 2025

With a combined experience of over 100 years, we take great pride in our workmanship, quality, and customer service. It is our mission to provide superior products and complete customer satisfaction, no matter how big or small the job is. 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.

"Zach is great. Gave me the best quote I received. Work was completed within estimated time and was an outstanding job. I will definitely be using Bluecrab for all my future upgrades and remodeling. One of the most honest contractors I’ve worked with. "

Reginald C on June 2025


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East Coast Concrete LLC
7643 Paradise Beach Road
4.43(
55
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East Coast Concrete LLC
7643 Paradise Beach Road
4.43(
55
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
547 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

East Coast Concrete LLC, proudly servicing Pasadena, MD and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"The cleaning team arrived right on time and the went right to work cleaning my basement floor. The job must have lasted 3 hours. The work was outstanding "

undefined on June 2025

East Coast Concrete LLC, proudly servicing Pasadena, MD and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"The cleaning team arrived right on time and the went right to work cleaning my basement floor. The job must have lasted 3 hours. The work was outstanding "

undefined on June 2025


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Adding Construction LLC
6481 Heritage Hill Dr.
5.00(
7
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Adding Construction LLC
6481 Heritage Hill Dr.
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
79 local quotes requested

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.

"Excellent job installing a new sidewalk in front of my home"

Rob S 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.

"Excellent job installing a new sidewalk in front of my home"

Rob S on May 2025


Turf Connection, Inc. - Home Facebook
3538 Prospect Road
4.81(
66
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Turf Connection, Inc. - Home Facebook
3538 Prospect Road
4.81(
66
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Turf Connection, Inc., has over 17 years experience. If you want your job done with great detail call us now. We take great pride in all our jobs that we do, so call us now.

"My experience with Turf Connection continues to be good."

Carlos S on May 2023

Turf Connection, Inc., has over 17 years experience. If you want your job done with great detail call us now. We take great pride in all our jobs that we do, so call us now.

"My experience with Turf Connection continues to be good."

Carlos S on May 2023


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FERNANDEZ HARDSCAPES LLC
123 HEWITT WAY
4.83(
6
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FERNANDEZ HARDSCAPES LLC
123 HEWITT WAY
4.83(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 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!

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Grace W 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!

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Grace W on May 2025


Avatar for Joe's Lawn & Landscape Services LLC
Joe's Lawn & Landscape Services LLC
751 Generals Highway
4.44(
8
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Approved Pro
Joe's Lawn & Landscape Services LLC
751 Generals Highway
4.44(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Joe's Lawn & Landscape Services LLC is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality hardscape and landscape design and craftsmanship. Specializing in custom outdoor structures, we transform your outdoor spaces into functional, beautiful areas that enhance the value and appeal of your property. Whether you’re looking to install a stunning patio, durable retaining walls, elegant walkways, or a complete outdoor living space, we bring your vision to life with precision and attention to detail.

"Last week, Joe's Lawn & Landscape Services LLC installed a beautiful patio and retainer walls in our back yard, and we are very pleased with the results. Joe and his Team did an excellent job and were available to answer any questions or concerns. They went "Above & Beyond" to transform our back yard into a beautiful space. We highly recommend this company to complete your landscaping needs. "

greg h on June 2025

Joe's Lawn & Landscape Services LLC is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality hardscape and landscape design and craftsmanship. Specializing in custom outdoor structures, we transform your outdoor spaces into functional, beautiful areas that enhance the value and appeal of your property. Whether you’re looking to install a stunning patio, durable retaining walls, elegant walkways, or a complete outdoor living space, we bring your vision to life with precision and attention to detail.

"Last week, Joe's Lawn & Landscape Services LLC installed a beautiful patio and retainer walls in our back yard, and we are very pleased with the results. Joe and his Team did an excellent job and were available to answer any questions or concerns. They went "Above & Beyond" to transform our back yard into a beautiful space. We highly recommend this company to complete your landscaping needs. "

greg h on June 2025


Avatar for M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions, LLC
M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions, LLC
Will Provide
4.96(
67
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Approved Pro
M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions, LLC
Will Provide
4.96(
67
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

At M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions, LLC, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of landscaping and hardscaping services that are tailored to each individual property. We pride ourselves on our quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. Call us today!

"Edgar and his team did an absolutely amazing job with our backyard. The guys were very professional and friendly. They paid attention to details and worked quite efficiently. We plan to hire them in the future for other projects."

Steven B on November 2024

At M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions, LLC, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of landscaping and hardscaping services that are tailored to each individual property. We pride ourselves on our quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. Call us today!

"Edgar and his team did an absolutely amazing job with our backyard. The guys were very professional and friendly. They paid attention to details and worked quite efficiently. We plan to hire them in the future for other projects."

Steven B on November 2024

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FAQs for retaining wall installation projects in Monkton, MD

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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