With two decades of experience, Ground Logic transforms your outdoor space into a functional and beautiful extension of your home. We specialize in the installation of hardscapes such as paver stones, concrete, asphalt, and artificial turf, providing Bay Area residents with exceptional outdoor landscaping solutions. Our skilled team is passionate about creating inviting front and backyards, driveways, walkways, and lawns that enhance your property's value and aesthetic appeal. Ground Logic prioritizes exceptional customer service to make sure you're 100% satisfied. Here's how we achieve that: Clear communication: We maintain transparent communication throughout the project, keeping you informed and involved in every step. Collaborative approach: We work closely with you to understand your vision and translate it into a design that exceeds your expectations. Contact us today for a free estimate!
"Sean and his team at Ground Logic were wonderful to work with. The pricing was very reasonable and the work was completed very quickly. Sean was very responsive and made sure we were happy with the job. We will definitely work with Ground Logic again."
Claire G on November 2024
With two decades of experience, Ground Logic transforms your outdoor space into a functional and beautiful extension of your home. We specialize in the installation of hardscapes such as paver stones, concrete, asphalt, and artificial turf, providing Bay Area residents with exceptional outdoor landscaping solutions. Our skilled team is passionate about creating inviting front and backyards, driveways, walkways, and lawns that enhance your property's value and aesthetic appeal. Ground Logic prioritizes exceptional customer service to make sure you're 100% satisfied. Here's how we achieve that: Clear communication: We maintain transparent communication throughout the project, keeping you informed and involved in every step. Collaborative approach: We work closely with you to understand your vision and translate it into a design that exceeds your expectations. Contact us today for a free estimate!
"Sean and his team at Ground Logic were wonderful to work with. The pricing was very reasonable and the work was completed very quickly. Sean was very responsive and made sure we were happy with the job. We will definitely work with Ground Logic again."
Claire G on November 2024
Family Owned & Operated Company. We Complete Top Tier Hardscaping and Landscaping Projects Across The San Francisco Bay Area. At MB Masonry We Worry About Our Quality Of Work Before Turning A Profit. Thats Why We Refuse To Charge A Deposit To Any Of Our Clients and We Don't Issue A Final Invoice Unless The Client Is Completely Satisfied With Our Work. Contact Us Today For Your Project No Matter How Big Or Small It May Be We Will Be Happy To Be Of Assistance.
"So fast, and great quality work. A joy to see the beautiful brick work come together from my vision. I highly recommend "
Ruth G on June 2025
Family Owned & Operated Company. We Complete Top Tier Hardscaping and Landscaping Projects Across The San Francisco Bay Area. At MB Masonry We Worry About Our Quality Of Work Before Turning A Profit. Thats Why We Refuse To Charge A Deposit To Any Of Our Clients and We Don't Issue A Final Invoice Unless The Client Is Completely Satisfied With Our Work. Contact Us Today For Your Project No Matter How Big Or Small It May Be We Will Be Happy To Be Of Assistance.
"So fast, and great quality work. A joy to see the beautiful brick work come together from my vision. I highly recommend "
Ruth G on June 2025
AGC CONCRETE 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 would like to recommend AG concrete for any concrete services needed. I reached out to the owner Alex about a retaining wall that I needed replaced on my property line. He responded quickly and gave me a fair and competitive price. Alex communicated well and started and finished the project within the time frame promised. The crew did a great job and Alex worked hard alongside them. Alex is a very detail oriented person and made the process easy by heeping me informed throughout the project. I am very pleased with the work done by AG and will be using their services in the future"
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AGC CONCRETE 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 would like to recommend AG concrete for any concrete services needed. I reached out to the owner Alex about a retaining wall that I needed replaced on my property line. He responded quickly and gave me a fair and competitive price. Alex communicated well and started and finished the project within the time frame promised. The crew did a great job and Alex worked hard alongside them. Alex is a very detail oriented person and made the process easy by heeping me informed throughout the project. I am very pleased with the work done by AG and will be using their services in the future"
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We at Alameda Concrete are here to provide high quality concrete work, with the emphasis on customer service. We're able to make your vision into a reality. We're a family owned company who takes on one project at a time, that allows us to stay focused on your project from start to finish. We specialize in stamp concrete, driveways, walkways ,patios, and pavers. We take pride in our work,and strive to make it a simple, easy process, informing you of all options and costs. We look forward to working with you!
"Detailed, paced & measures precisely. Arrives & leaves on time. Works independently, hard working, quiet & thoughtful. Explains purpose & reasons for methods, materials needed & layout. But is flexible & listens to inputs. Easy to work with."
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We at Alameda Concrete are here to provide high quality concrete work, with the emphasis on customer service. We're able to make your vision into a reality. We're a family owned company who takes on one project at a time, that allows us to stay focused on your project from start to finish. We specialize in stamp concrete, driveways, walkways ,patios, and pavers. We take pride in our work,and strive to make it a simple, easy process, informing you of all options and costs. We look forward to working with you!
"Detailed, paced & measures precisely. Arrives & leaves on time. Works independently, hard working, quiet & thoughtful. Explains purpose & reasons for methods, materials needed & layout. But is flexible & listens to inputs. Easy to work with."
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Central Pacific Services is a licensed and insured excavating and masonry company based out of Tracy, California. With over 22 years in the industry, they are professionals who can take a on a wide range of projects. It is their priority to provide every customer with quality work and ensure the client is satisfied with the results. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Excellent quality build. Requested a 60? CMU wall and wood fence to hold up my house on a hill. Ed was soooo communicative, clear with the scope, pricing, and also gave me several options a from more reasonable to high end. The work product was amazing."
Ann J on April 2023
Central Pacific Services is a licensed and insured excavating and masonry company based out of Tracy, California. With over 22 years in the industry, they are professionals who can take a on a wide range of projects. It is their priority to provide every customer with quality work and ensure the client is satisfied with the results. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Excellent quality build. Requested a 60? CMU wall and wood fence to hold up my house on a hill. Ed was soooo communicative, clear with the scope, pricing, and also gave me several options a from more reasonable to high end. The work product was amazing."
Ann J on April 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor services that are custom to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"good workmanship. reasonable pricing, and good results. i plan to hire plascencia concrete again."
carmen i on September 2018
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor services that are custom to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"good workmanship. reasonable pricing, and good results. i plan to hire plascencia concrete again."
carmen i on September 2018
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Quick, Effective and the project was done in a timely manner. Thank you Ultra!"
Shane D on February 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Quick, Effective and the project was done in a timely manner. Thank you Ultra!"
Shane D on February 2025
BNO Builders is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years industry experience. We are a full service general contractor. 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 will treat your home as if it were our own. Workmanship guaranteed. Call us today!
"BNO Builders did a fantastic job on our home renovation. Nestor, our contractor, was a knowledgeable and compassionate professional who walked us through the whole process from the start to finishing the smallest details. He made sure everything was done to a high standard. The workers were all very respectful of us and the property. And they finished our whole townhome faster than any of the other contractors quoted. We would choose BNO over and over again so long as Nestor would be our contractor. We put our full trust in him, and he came through every time."
Dina P on August 2024
BNO Builders is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years industry experience. We are a full service general contractor. 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 will treat your home as if it were our own. Workmanship guaranteed. Call us today!
"BNO Builders did a fantastic job on our home renovation. Nestor, our contractor, was a knowledgeable and compassionate professional who walked us through the whole process from the start to finishing the smallest details. He made sure everything was done to a high standard. The workers were all very respectful of us and the property. And they finished our whole townhome faster than any of the other contractors quoted. We would choose BNO over and over again so long as Nestor would be our contractor. We put our full trust in him, and he came through every time."
Dina P on August 2024
Welcome to Exotic Landscape, where nature meets artistry! We specialize in creating breathtaking outdoor spaces with a perfect blend of greenery, hardscaping, and water features. Transform your backyard into a paradise with our expert landscaping services. Contact us today for a free consultation!
Welcome to Exotic Landscape, where nature meets artistry! We specialize in creating breathtaking outdoor spaces with a perfect blend of greenery, hardscaping, and water features. Transform your backyard into a paradise with our expert landscaping services. Contact us today for a free consultation!
At Oakmount Concrete, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"done as agreed on time"
Morry L on September 2024
At Oakmount Concrete, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"done as agreed on time"
Morry L on September 2024
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.