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Roger Landscaping & Concrete
P.O. Box 45
4.91(
33
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Approved Pro
Roger Landscaping & Concrete
P.O. Box 45
4.91(
33
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
36 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Roger Landscaping and Concrete is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Owner is willing to give you a fair price."

Scott F on December 2024

Roger Landscaping and Concrete is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Owner is willing to give you a fair price."

Scott F on December 2024


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Loyal Landscaping, LLC
1076 Hoagerburgh Road
4.78(
47
)
Approved Pro
Loyal Landscaping, LLC
1076 Hoagerburgh Road
4.78(
47
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
40 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

Loyal Landscaping is a family-owned business dedicated to designing and building exceptional outdoor spaces tailored for you and your family. From swimming pools to hardscaping, landscaping, and fencing, we’re your one-stop shop for all your outdoor needs. Say goodbye to the hassle of managing multiple subcontractors—our team handles everything from start to finish, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience. At Loyal Landscaping, we take pride in creating beautiful, functional spaces where memories are made.

"No words can express the level of craftsmanship, attention to detail and professionalism of Roger and his crew. They did my entire backyard to include new pool with deck, new patio with cover, new composite deck with new vinyl railings and landscaping."

Chris D on May 2025

Loyal Landscaping is a family-owned business dedicated to designing and building exceptional outdoor spaces tailored for you and your family. From swimming pools to hardscaping, landscaping, and fencing, we’re your one-stop shop for all your outdoor needs. Say goodbye to the hassle of managing multiple subcontractors—our team handles everything from start to finish, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience. At Loyal Landscaping, we take pride in creating beautiful, functional spaces where memories are made.

"No words can express the level of craftsmanship, attention to detail and professionalism of Roger and his crew. They did my entire backyard to include new pool with deck, new patio with cover, new composite deck with new vinyl railings and landscaping."

Chris D on May 2025


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Eldi Lanscaping Services LLC
1128 Western Ave. #18
4.63(
45
)
Approved Pro
Eldi Lanscaping Services LLC
1128 Western Ave. #18
4.63(
45
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
33 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Eldi Landscaping Services 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 02 years of experience serving Albany, NY 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!

"Eldi and his crew did a perfect job. Before it was pure grass and an empty backyard. Now is a very beautiful backyard. "

maddie k on May 2025

Eldi Landscaping Services 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 02 years of experience serving Albany, NY 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!

"Eldi and his crew did a perfect job. Before it was pure grass and an empty backyard. Now is a very beautiful backyard. "

maddie k on May 2025


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O'Farrell Earthworks, Ltd.
349 Feller Newmark Road
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
O'Farrell Earthworks, Ltd.
349 Feller Newmark Road
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

O`Farrell Earthworks is a family owned and operated business. Our founders were born and raised right here in the Hudson Valley. 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. From our humble beginnings to our innovative future, find out for yourself how our passion has fueled the O`Farrell Earthworks difference.

O`Farrell Earthworks is a family owned and operated business. Our founders were born and raised right here in the Hudson Valley. 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. From our humble beginnings to our innovative future, find out for yourself how our passion has fueled the O`Farrell Earthworks difference.


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Sunnyside Masonry
48-08 70th Street
4.98(
52
)
Approved Pro
Sunnyside Masonry
48-08 70th Street
4.98(
52
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Expert masonry & landscaping contractors specializing in brick, stone, and concrete. Serving NYC with integrity, quality craftsmanship, and a commitment to exceeding expectations.

"Sunnyside works as a team to guarantee the fulfillment of goals and objectives"

Ximena S on December 2022

Expert masonry & landscaping contractors specializing in brick, stone, and concrete. Serving NYC with integrity, quality craftsmanship, and a commitment to exceeding expectations.

"Sunnyside works as a team to guarantee the fulfillment of goals and objectives"

Ximena S on December 2022


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G Rax Masonry Corporation
8 BROAD ST APT 1
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
G Rax Masonry Corporation
8 BROAD ST APT 1
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

G Rax Masonry Corporation 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.

"Herbert and his team did an excellent job. Work as professionally done, cost was great, half of other estimates. Herbert is very pleasant to work with and has a kind disposition. He did not overcharge like some contractors. He only charged what the agreed upon price was. I highly recommend him for anyone who would like to have a similar project done. I am very pleased with the job he did "

HOPE C on May 2025

G Rax Masonry Corporation 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.

"Herbert and his team did an excellent job. Work as professionally done, cost was great, half of other estimates. Herbert is very pleasant to work with and has a kind disposition. He did not overcharge like some contractors. He only charged what the agreed upon price was. I highly recommend him for anyone who would like to have a similar project done. I am very pleased with the job he did "

HOPE C on May 2025


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Henry's Construction
11 Yellen Road
4.50(
12
)
Approved Pro
Henry's Construction
11 Yellen Road
4.50(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
41 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

We are 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.

"Henry Construction did a exceptionally nice job on our sidewalk & driveway. Henry was very easy to work with & had good suggestions that added to a great outcome .. Henry did exactly as promised in a timely manner at a fair price .. Definitely would hire Henry Construction again !!! "

Alan F on May 2025

We are 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.

"Henry Construction did a exceptionally nice job on our sidewalk & driveway. Henry was very easy to work with & had good suggestions that added to a great outcome .. Henry did exactly as promised in a timely manner at a fair price .. Definitely would hire Henry Construction again !!! "

Alan F on May 2025


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White Oak Landscaping
379 Pleasant Ridge Rd
3.75(
4
)
Approved Pro
White Oak Landscaping
379 Pleasant Ridge Rd
3.75(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
10 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

We are 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.

"Dan is a class act and stays true to his word. He and his team are punctual and go above and beyond their scope of services."

James R on March 2024

We are 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.

"Dan is a class act and stays true to his word. He and his team are punctual and go above and beyond their scope of services."

James R on March 2024


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HNI Builders
407 Ashokan Road
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
HNI Builders
407 Ashokan Road
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Serving the Hudson Valley from new construction to emergency services. Our services begin with a free consultation and a detailed estimate. The end result will be a turn-key package, ready for your enjoyment. Check out our Instagram and website at www.HNIBuilders.com

"They contacted my rite away, came out within 2 days. Gave me a fair price and did a great job. They far exceeded my expectations. Great people to deal with from beginning to end. Would use them and recommend them in the future."

Russell G on March 2019

Serving the Hudson Valley from new construction to emergency services. Our services begin with a free consultation and a detailed estimate. The end result will be a turn-key package, ready for your enjoyment. Check out our Instagram and website at www.HNIBuilders.com

"They contacted my rite away, came out within 2 days. Gave me a fair price and did a great job. They far exceeded my expectations. Great people to deal with from beginning to end. Would use them and recommend them in the future."

Russell G on March 2019


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Basement Systems Of New York
2901 Rte 17K
4.29(
41
)
Approved Pro
Basement Systems Of New York
2901 Rte 17K
4.29(
41
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
252 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 30 employees. Many of our products have warranties. We offer service visits. We will accept credit cards and financing is also offered.

"They were excellent on all counts-knowledgeable, Available to answer questions, efficient, on time, neat workers , and they did a very good job."

Regina R on September 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 30 employees. Many of our products have warranties. We offer service visits. We will accept credit cards and financing is also offered.

"They were excellent on all counts-knowledgeable, Available to answer questions, efficient, on time, neat workers , and they did a very good job."

Regina R on September 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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