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At Boal Construction we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. We will always see the project through to the customer's satisfaction. Call us for a free estimate and to get a professional contractor out to your home today!
"Jeff was very responsive and took the extra care I needed since this job was done at my mother's house. I would recommend them to any of my friends needing decking."
Mike S on May 2018
At Boal Construction we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. We will always see the project through to the customer's satisfaction. Call us for a free estimate and to get a professional contractor out to your home today!
"Jeff was very responsive and took the extra care I needed since this job was done at my mother's house. I would recommend them to any of my friends needing decking."
Mike S on May 2018
Welcome to Evolution Concrete & Construction, LLC a Better Business Bureau gold star company. We are insured, experienced, and ready to work. We can provide you with an affordable old fashioned service combined with cutting edge techniques. All your standard concrete and decorative needs including driveways, floors, patios, resurfacing, metallics epoxy, counter tops, stains, and more! We also offer grading, excavation, retaining walls, and highly customizable oudoor entertainment areas. Ask about our snowplowing too! Call or contact us now for your free estimate!
"I had two concrete high use pads poured outside my pole barn. Work was done in professional manner. The questions and concerns I had were taken care of. I would recommend."
Scott M on October 2023
Welcome to Evolution Concrete & Construction, LLC a Better Business Bureau gold star company. We are insured, experienced, and ready to work. We can provide you with an affordable old fashioned service combined with cutting edge techniques. All your standard concrete and decorative needs including driveways, floors, patios, resurfacing, metallics epoxy, counter tops, stains, and more! We also offer grading, excavation, retaining walls, and highly customizable oudoor entertainment areas. Ask about our snowplowing too! Call or contact us now for your free estimate!
"I had two concrete high use pads poured outside my pole barn. Work was done in professional manner. The questions and concerns I had were taken care of. I would recommend."
Scott M on October 2023
JCC is dedicated to fulfilling your construction needs in the concrete industry. JCC's staff members are professionals, educated, honest and value long standing relationships with our clients. JCC specializes in commercial foundations, SOG, structural work site concrete and residential projects. Our team prides our self in quality and communication. JCC's goal is to provide quality work to the community while carrying a strong brand. --
"Jad to have my garage floor replaced and pad poured for my shed I'll be installing this spring. The experience was as promised and will use them for my rental properties this summer."
Scott N on March 2025
JCC is dedicated to fulfilling your construction needs in the concrete industry. JCC's staff members are professionals, educated, honest and value long standing relationships with our clients. JCC specializes in commercial foundations, SOG, structural work site concrete and residential projects. Our team prides our self in quality and communication. JCC's goal is to provide quality work to the community while carrying a strong brand. --
"Jad to have my garage floor replaced and pad poured for my shed I'll be installing this spring. The experience was as promised and will use them for my rental properties this summer."
Scott N on March 2025
BruZiv Landscaping’s mission is to provide outstanding, added value Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow & Ice Removal and Hardscape Projects services, by creating a winning culture where our customers, team members, suppliers and vendors succeed collectively. We are committed to the following key principles: environmental protection and preservation, time efficient & reliable performance, fairness, accountability, responsibility and transparency.
BruZiv Landscaping’s mission is to provide outstanding, added value Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow & Ice Removal and Hardscape Projects services, by creating a winning culture where our customers, team members, suppliers and vendors succeed collectively. We are committed to the following key principles: environmental protection and preservation, time efficient & reliable performance, fairness, accountability, responsibility and transparency.
We specialize in concrete services: repairs, pouring, leveling, driveways, decorative concrete, stamped concrete, walkways, patios and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
We specialize in concrete services: repairs, pouring, leveling, driveways, decorative concrete, stamped concrete, walkways, patios and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
We strive to satisfy our costumers to 100% satisfaction with quality workmanship and Honesty and Fair Pricing. We are family owned and operated. We hope to hear from you soon. Our specialty Excavation. Drainage. New Construction Basement. Driveway Installation Lawn Installation. Land Clearing and tree removal. And much more. Give us a call 440 321 5032
"Great communication with Justin. This was a last minute need due to unforeseen circumstances with my electricians team and Jason assured me that it could be done quickly. He sent Alvin out for the dig and he was very cautious of his surroundings being so close to our house and pool. He did a great job and the electrician complemented his work. Would hire again and recommend to friends and family ."
Cheryl P on August 2024
We strive to satisfy our costumers to 100% satisfaction with quality workmanship and Honesty and Fair Pricing. We are family owned and operated. We hope to hear from you soon. Our specialty Excavation. Drainage. New Construction Basement. Driveway Installation Lawn Installation. Land Clearing and tree removal. And much more. Give us a call 440 321 5032
"Great communication with Justin. This was a last minute need due to unforeseen circumstances with my electricians team and Jason assured me that it could be done quickly. He sent Alvin out for the dig and he was very cautious of his surroundings being so close to our house and pool. He did a great job and the electrician complemented his work. Would hire again and recommend to friends and family ."
Cheryl P on August 2024
Get premium quality landscaping services with Rolling Stone Outdoor Services. We take pride in what we do and love making our customers happy. We do EVERYTHING from excavating , mowing, mulch bed installation, cutting down and removing trees to lawn aeration! We also do landscape designing including Retaining walls and patios.
"Just dropped stone, no spreading"
Tim S on June 2023
Get premium quality landscaping services with Rolling Stone Outdoor Services. We take pride in what we do and love making our customers happy. We do EVERYTHING from excavating , mowing, mulch bed installation, cutting down and removing trees to lawn aeration! We also do landscape designing including Retaining walls and patios.
"Just dropped stone, no spreading"
Tim S on June 2023
Organic Roots Horticulture, LLC specializes in inspiring landscape designs and installations using natural stone, dynamic plants including natives, and second to none care for your natural resources with over 20 years in business! We are fully insured and bonded, which complements our strong ethics in caring for our customers, their properties and all life downstream. You’re looking for the most unique landscapes in northeastern Ohio you have found the right company. Look forward to working with you and making your daydreams a reality!
"I was extremely happy and impressed with the work Dan Hickin and his team at Organic Roots Horticulture did in removing our old brick patio and replacing it with natural stone pavers. Dan was very professional and responsive from start to finish during the process and at a competitive price. Perhaps most impressively, for the first time in recorded history a contractor, in this case Dan Hickin, finished our project not only on time but ahead of schedule!"
Alton S on May 2025
Organic Roots Horticulture, LLC specializes in inspiring landscape designs and installations using natural stone, dynamic plants including natives, and second to none care for your natural resources with over 20 years in business! We are fully insured and bonded, which complements our strong ethics in caring for our customers, their properties and all life downstream. You’re looking for the most unique landscapes in northeastern Ohio you have found the right company. Look forward to working with you and making your daydreams a reality!
"I was extremely happy and impressed with the work Dan Hickin and his team at Organic Roots Horticulture did in removing our old brick patio and replacing it with natural stone pavers. Dan was very professional and responsive from start to finish during the process and at a competitive price. Perhaps most impressively, for the first time in recorded history a contractor, in this case Dan Hickin, finished our project not only on time but ahead of schedule!"
Alton S on May 2025
Welcome to Tricolor Landscape, your new neighborhood landscaping crew. I am Francisco Hernandez, the founder of Tricolor Landscape. Over the years, I have been mastering different techniques to serve our customers with the highest of quality and services. All of our employees are highly skilled and trained. We do everything from mowing, mulch installation, patio design, hardscaping, new bed design, spring cleanups, planting, sprinkler repair/installation to lawn maintenance. We look forward to working with you.
"Francisco and his crew did an unbelievable job rebuilding our patio and our lawn after it was devastated by a tornado in August 2023! Their attention to detail is amazing and also they are such a hard-working crew!"
Steve F on November 2024
Welcome to Tricolor Landscape, your new neighborhood landscaping crew. I am Francisco Hernandez, the founder of Tricolor Landscape. Over the years, I have been mastering different techniques to serve our customers with the highest of quality and services. All of our employees are highly skilled and trained. We do everything from mowing, mulch installation, patio design, hardscaping, new bed design, spring cleanups, planting, sprinkler repair/installation to lawn maintenance. We look forward to working with you.
"Francisco and his crew did an unbelievable job rebuilding our patio and our lawn after it was devastated by a tornado in August 2023! Their attention to detail is amazing and also they are such a hard-working crew!"
Steve F on November 2024
We are an excavating business in Chardon, Ohio. We have been in business since 1998 and specialize in excavating, grade work, land clearing, landscaping, trenching and demolition.
"They were on time, friendly, and did a professional job. I recommend them."
Brian F on July 2020
We are an excavating business in Chardon, Ohio. We have been in business since 1998 and specialize in excavating, grade work, land clearing, landscaping, trenching and demolition.
"They were on time, friendly, and did a professional job. I recommend them."
Brian F on July 2020
FAQs for retaining wall installation projects in Ravenna, OH
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.
- Interlocking Pavers for Driveways & Floors - Install
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