Way To Go Builders 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.
Way To Go Builders 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.
For over 25 years now, Alpha Structural, Inc. has developed a powerful reputation as the #1 Foundation Engineering and Repair, Landslide Repair, Earthquake and Structural Rehabilitation Contractor in the Los Angeles area. We have over 200 years of combined technical experience and all of it is hard-core and down-in-the-trenches, not managed from behind a computer. Our in-house engineers and technicians are among the most experienced in all of Southern California.
"Amir gave us a great price, and did the work in a timely and professional manner"
Val H on July 2023
For over 25 years now, Alpha Structural, Inc. has developed a powerful reputation as the #1 Foundation Engineering and Repair, Landslide Repair, Earthquake and Structural Rehabilitation Contractor in the Los Angeles area. We have over 200 years of combined technical experience and all of it is hard-core and down-in-the-trenches, not managed from behind a computer. Our in-house engineers and technicians are among the most experienced in all of Southern California.
"Amir gave us a great price, and did the work in a timely and professional manner"
Val H on July 2023
With over three decades of experience Just Stamping Concrete, Inc are second generation contractors that will work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"The landscape designer was creative and knowledgeable. They took the time to understand my needs and preferences, and the end result was a beautiful and functional outdoor space."
Eliana F on April 2023
With over three decades of experience Just Stamping Concrete, Inc are second generation contractors that will work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"The landscape designer was creative and knowledgeable. They took the time to understand my needs and preferences, and the end result was a beautiful and functional outdoor space."
Eliana F on April 2023
With over 35 years of experience in the landscaping industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. Perma Green Landscaping has been in business in the Ventura County and surrounding areas for over 30 years. We have specialized in creating spaces for your family to enjoy for years to come. We pride ourselves with our work ethic and reliability to get the job to right the first time. We've helped hundreds of people with all their landscaping needs throughout the years. We have full service customers who've stayed with us from the beginning and we appreciate them. Once you give us a chance, you won't need to look any further for any of your landscaping projects. We are happy to assist you in creating the landscape of your dreams.
"Excellent! Kastor is amazing!! He’s patient, reliable, and was able to pluck the vision from my head, improve it, and execute more beautifully than I ever could have imagined. He turned my home into a show palace, at very reasonable prices. My home is the envy of the neighborhood: beautiful, sleek landscaping & hardscaping, beautiful colored lighting."
Dennis R on September 2021
With over 35 years of experience in the landscaping industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. Perma Green Landscaping has been in business in the Ventura County and surrounding areas for over 30 years. We have specialized in creating spaces for your family to enjoy for years to come. We pride ourselves with our work ethic and reliability to get the job to right the first time. We've helped hundreds of people with all their landscaping needs throughout the years. We have full service customers who've stayed with us from the beginning and we appreciate them. Once you give us a chance, you won't need to look any further for any of your landscaping projects. We are happy to assist you in creating the landscape of your dreams.
"Excellent! Kastor is amazing!! He’s patient, reliable, and was able to pluck the vision from my head, improve it, and execute more beautifully than I ever could have imagined. He turned my home into a show palace, at very reasonable prices. My home is the envy of the neighborhood: beautiful, sleek landscaping & hardscaping, beautiful colored lighting."
Dennis R on September 2021
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Painting, Flooring and Ceramic Tile services, 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! we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! Visit our website at https://eagleviewremodeling.com/.
"Amir and his team did a great job with replacing our entire roof."
Todd M on March 2025
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Painting, Flooring and Ceramic Tile services, 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! we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! Visit our website at https://eagleviewremodeling.com/.
"Amir and his team did a great job with replacing our entire roof."
Todd M on March 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have been in business since 1993, offering complete outdoor makeovers. With a variety of specialties such as the new installation of pavers, concrete, and artificial turf. In conjunction with these items we will also install garden and fence walls, electrical, pluming, irrigation, stone veneer, and outdoor elements. With jobs starting as low as $5000, 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! Call or 'click' for a FREE estimate today!
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have been in business since 1993, offering complete outdoor makeovers. With a variety of specialties such as the new installation of pavers, concrete, and artificial turf. In conjunction with these items we will also install garden and fence walls, electrical, pluming, irrigation, stone veneer, and outdoor elements. With jobs starting as low as $5000, 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! Call or 'click' for a FREE estimate today!
HIC ( Home Ideas and Construction ) is a Family owned Business we are construction company. We look forward to coming out to your home and exploring the best, most efficient and budget conscious way we can upgrade you home. Specialize in Remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, pavers, outdoor landscape, patio enclosures, painting and ADU's to garage conversion from blueprinting to city permits we can walk you thru . We know that you are putting your faith and trust in your contractor, we work hard to earn your trust and satisfaction. Our team of experts offers you the latest modern and eco-friendly, materials and aesthetic work that you can imagine.
"ADU construction Plumbing, electrical, drywall, Painting"
Elbia M on February 2025
HIC ( Home Ideas and Construction ) is a Family owned Business we are construction company. We look forward to coming out to your home and exploring the best, most efficient and budget conscious way we can upgrade you home. Specialize in Remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, pavers, outdoor landscape, patio enclosures, painting and ADU's to garage conversion from blueprinting to city permits we can walk you thru . We know that you are putting your faith and trust in your contractor, we work hard to earn your trust and satisfaction. Our team of experts offers you the latest modern and eco-friendly, materials and aesthetic work that you can imagine.
"ADU construction Plumbing, electrical, drywall, Painting"
Elbia M on February 2025
From clogged drains, and inspection by high-tech cameras, cleanout of overflow, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, sewer lateral replacement, copper re-piping, hydrojetting, and a reliable, around the clock emergency service, we are ready to address a wide variety of plumbing troubles and fix them as quickly and as efficiently as possible. Our team takes pride in providing the best for our customers. We believe in treating every customer like a member of our own closely knit team; like friends and neighbors. With this motto Team Rooter has become a recognizable staple in the plumbing industry providing over 20 years of technician experience to tackle any rooter or plumbing problem while forming lasting relationships with our past and present clients.
"Great job"
Edgar W on April 2023
From clogged drains, and inspection by high-tech cameras, cleanout of overflow, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, sewer lateral replacement, copper re-piping, hydrojetting, and a reliable, around the clock emergency service, we are ready to address a wide variety of plumbing troubles and fix them as quickly and as efficiently as possible. Our team takes pride in providing the best for our customers. We believe in treating every customer like a member of our own closely knit team; like friends and neighbors. With this motto Team Rooter has become a recognizable staple in the plumbing industry providing over 20 years of technician experience to tackle any rooter or plumbing problem while forming lasting relationships with our past and present clients.
"Great job"
Edgar W on April 2023
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"All well and very quickly I had my fountain working again. Should not have waited so long before calling Roberto's."
Nancy H on August 2024
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"All well and very quickly I had my fountain working again. Should not have waited so long before calling Roberto's."
Nancy H on August 2024
Are you ready to make your backyard space beautiful? We have been helping homeowners like you revive & beautify their outdoor spaces for over 30 years. Michael Freitag Construction has been licensed with CSLB since 1992. We are experts in decorative concrete, paver driveways and patios, pool decks, retaining walls, and more. We are constantly looking for creative ways to solve hardscape design challenges and we continually work on improving our techniques to keep up with the highest standards in the industry. Our goal is to do the best possible job for our clients by using top-quality materials and “cutting-edge” techniques. Call now to schedule your service!
"We hired Mike twice 5 yrs apart, and have never been happier with the work and relationship, Mike’s bids were always competitive, work performed on schedule, he always showed up on time and personally supervised the jobs. Mike was easy to communicate with and his crew was knowledgeable and competent. Cleanup was done daily and the results were terrific. We’d highly recommend Freitag Construction to anyone."
John S on August 2023
Are you ready to make your backyard space beautiful? We have been helping homeowners like you revive & beautify their outdoor spaces for over 30 years. Michael Freitag Construction has been licensed with CSLB since 1992. We are experts in decorative concrete, paver driveways and patios, pool decks, retaining walls, and more. We are constantly looking for creative ways to solve hardscape design challenges and we continually work on improving our techniques to keep up with the highest standards in the industry. Our goal is to do the best possible job for our clients by using top-quality materials and “cutting-edge” techniques. Call now to schedule your service!
"We hired Mike twice 5 yrs apart, and have never been happier with the work and relationship, Mike’s bids were always competitive, work performed on schedule, he always showed up on time and personally supervised the jobs. Mike was easy to communicate with and his crew was knowledgeable and competent. Cleanup was done daily and the results were terrific. We’d highly recommend Freitag Construction to anyone."
John S on August 2023
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.