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Avatar for BC Desmarais Concrete
BC Desmarais Concrete
159 Boyle Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
BC Desmarais Concrete
159 Boyle Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
12 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 5 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Brody showed up on time had a great price did a great job would recommend him to anyone I greatly appreciate doing business with him "

kruz K on March 2025

We’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 5 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Brody showed up on time had a great price did a great job would recommend him to anyone I greatly appreciate doing business with him "

kruz K on March 2025


Bibb Rock Landscaping
47 Pine Hill Road
4.88(
5
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Approved Pro
Bibb Rock Landscaping
47 Pine Hill Road
4.88(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

Bibb Rock Landscaping,LLC has been creating beatiful landscapes for residential and commercial properties for over a decade. We pride ourselves in being one of the leading landscape companies in the area with expertise in full landscape design, hardscape, installation and maintenance.

"They did a great job and I may have then back next year for the front yard. Very reliable and pleasant to deal with."

Nancy D on October 2015

Bibb Rock Landscaping,LLC has been creating beatiful landscapes for residential and commercial properties for over a decade. We pride ourselves in being one of the leading landscape companies in the area with expertise in full landscape design, hardscape, installation and maintenance.

"They did a great job and I may have then back next year for the front yard. Very reliable and pleasant to deal with."

Nancy D on October 2015


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AFH Earthworks
660 Forest Pines Rd,
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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AFH Earthworks
660 Forest Pines Rd,
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
25 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Madison local, well respected by the local community. Local owned and operated. AFH Earthworks is a leading provider of comprehensive earthmoving, demolition, gravel, and land clearing services. With a strong reputation for quality and efficiency, they specialize in both residential and commercial projects, offering tailored solutions for each client's needs. Their expert team utilizes advanced machinery to handle large-scale demolition projects, clear overgrown or undeveloped land, and supply high-quality gravel for construction and landscaping purposes. Committed to safety and environmental responsibility, AFH Earthworks ensures every job is completed on time and to the highest standards, helping clients prepare their sites for new developments or infrastructure projects.

Madison local, well respected by the local community. Local owned and operated. AFH Earthworks is a leading provider of comprehensive earthmoving, demolition, gravel, and land clearing services. With a strong reputation for quality and efficiency, they specialize in both residential and commercial projects, offering tailored solutions for each client's needs. Their expert team utilizes advanced machinery to handle large-scale demolition projects, clear overgrown or undeveloped land, and supply high-quality gravel for construction and landscaping purposes. Committed to safety and environmental responsibility, AFH Earthworks ensures every job is completed on time and to the highest standards, helping clients prepare their sites for new developments or infrastructure projects.


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Select Excavation and Landscaping
25 Hale True Road
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Select Excavation and Landscaping
25 Hale True Road
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
226 local quotes requested

**** CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE WWW.NHEXCAVATION.COM **** Select Excavation offers highly affordable septic services including general excavation, water & septic line services, leach field installations, as well as septic system installation and repair. From entire condo complexes to single family residences, Select Excavation has the equipment, experience, and in-depth technical knowledge to do the job right. We are a trusted NH septic service, leach field installation and water main installation company. Since 2010, we've been the best septic services provider serving southern NH. We offer water main installations, septic system installation, leach field repairs & replacement.

"Select Excavation and Landscaping, LLC is in one word FANTABULOUS!! John was always available, his knowledge of what was needed for our project was spot on. He knew the codes that were necessary, he was personable and engaging and he always checked in with us throughout the entire process. Johns crew of Nick, Eddie and Kyle are very talented and knowledgeable craftsmen. The are also polite, intuitive and receptive to the needs at hand each day. We THANK, John and crew for doing a FANTABULOUS job!!"

Tom W on April 2023

**** CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE WWW.NHEXCAVATION.COM **** Select Excavation offers highly affordable septic services including general excavation, water & septic line services, leach field installations, as well as septic system installation and repair. From entire condo complexes to single family residences, Select Excavation has the equipment, experience, and in-depth technical knowledge to do the job right. We are a trusted NH septic service, leach field installation and water main installation company. Since 2010, we've been the best septic services provider serving southern NH. We offer water main installations, septic system installation, leach field repairs & replacement.

"Select Excavation and Landscaping, LLC is in one word FANTABULOUS!! John was always available, his knowledge of what was needed for our project was spot on. He knew the codes that were necessary, he was personable and engaging and he always checked in with us throughout the entire process. Johns crew of Nick, Eddie and Kyle are very talented and knowledgeable craftsmen. The are also polite, intuitive and receptive to the needs at hand each day. We THANK, John and crew for doing a FANTABULOUS job!!"

Tom W on April 2023


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SALMON FALLS NURSERY
511 PORTLAND ST
3.00(
1
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SALMON FALLS NURSERY
511 PORTLAND ST
3.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
333 local quotes requested
47 years of experience

For over 40 years, Northern New Englanders have trusted Salmon Falls Nursery & Landscaping to personalize the look and function of their landscape. We specialize in the design and installation of landscape gardens and hardscapes for residential and commercial clients. In addition, we offer design and commercial landscape maintenance. We strive to earn your business in everything we do. Your beautiful, finished landscape is the result of our extensive expertise and Yankee work ethic, delivered by the friendliest staff in the business. Many of the trees and shrubs we install come from our own 200-acre Nursery in Berwick, Maine. We invite you to spend some time getting to know our work and reputation. Whatever your vision for your landscape, all of us at Salmon Falls are committed to making it a reality.

For over 40 years, Northern New Englanders have trusted Salmon Falls Nursery & Landscaping to personalize the look and function of their landscape. We specialize in the design and installation of landscape gardens and hardscapes for residential and commercial clients. In addition, we offer design and commercial landscape maintenance. We strive to earn your business in everything we do. Your beautiful, finished landscape is the result of our extensive expertise and Yankee work ethic, delivered by the friendliest staff in the business. Many of the trees and shrubs we install come from our own 200-acre Nursery in Berwick, Maine. We invite you to spend some time getting to know our work and reputation. Whatever your vision for your landscape, all of us at Salmon Falls are committed to making it a reality.


MHT Paving and Landscaping
1338 Woodberry
4.75(
16
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Approved Pro
MHT Paving and Landscaping
1338 Woodberry
4.75(
16
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
171 local quotes requested

MHT, Paving and Landscaping. Asphalt paving of Driveways , Parking lots, Small roads etc. Brick and concrete Pavers installed for Driveways, Patios, Walkways Timber and Block Retaining walls Lawns and mulch installed Spring clean ups. We have over 25 yrs experience, all of our work is guaranteed, and estimates, are always free..MHT (603) 231-3431. Thank you for considering us have a blessed day.

"Outstanding; fair price, great crew, management was easy to work with, quality job"

Jack G on October 2019

MHT, Paving and Landscaping. Asphalt paving of Driveways , Parking lots, Small roads etc. Brick and concrete Pavers installed for Driveways, Patios, Walkways Timber and Block Retaining walls Lawns and mulch installed Spring clean ups. We have over 25 yrs experience, all of our work is guaranteed, and estimates, are always free..MHT (603) 231-3431. Thank you for considering us have a blessed day.

"Outstanding; fair price, great crew, management was easy to work with, quality job"

Jack G on October 2019


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MaineScapes Property Maintenance LLC
Old Fields Road
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
MaineScapes Property Maintenance LLC
Old Fields Road
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
336 local quotes requested

We are proud to offer a wide variety of landscaping services to make the vision you have, for your home's exterior living area, a reality. We specialize in lawn maintenance, hardscaping, patio building, irrigation installation and repairs, mulching, and more.

"Outstanding. Highly recommended. Excellent pricing, timely work completion will hire for more projects."

John M on March 2021

We are proud to offer a wide variety of landscaping services to make the vision you have, for your home's exterior living area, a reality. We specialize in lawn maintenance, hardscaping, patio building, irrigation installation and repairs, mulching, and more.

"Outstanding. Highly recommended. Excellent pricing, timely work completion will hire for more projects."

John M on March 2021


Avatar for MAKE A DIFFERENCE LANDSCAPING
MAKE A DIFFERENCE LANDSCAPING
459 Calef Highway
4.48(
23
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Approved Pro
MAKE A DIFFERENCE LANDSCAPING
459 Calef Highway
4.48(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
619 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Make a Difference Landscaping services knows that you want to enjoy your lawn... not tend to it. We offer Landscaping, Irrigation, Materials, Lighting, Property Maintenance. That's why we make it easy for you with dependable, reliable and dedicated service. The biggest investment you'll most likely make in your lifetime is your home. Most Real Estate professionals will tell you that it's the "curb-appeal" that helps to make or break the value of your home. And "curb-appeal" means landscaping. Not only do we help individual homeowners improve their curb appeal but we also service commercial properties and homeowners associations. Please give us a call at 603-866-6993 or by email for any questions or quotes! info@makeadifferencelandscaping.com office@makeadifferencelandscaping.com

"Ian and his crew worked diligently to install a new retaining wall and walkway for my front yard. They worked through the torrential downpouring and cold weather to get it all completed before I got back from a business trip (I knew it was raining due to my view from my ring doorbell). Needless to say, everything turned out better than I could have asked for. I definitely would use The Difference Landscapes again, and I Strongly recommend them to anyone who needs some hardscaping done."

Jacob D on May 2023

Make a Difference Landscaping services knows that you want to enjoy your lawn... not tend to it. We offer Landscaping, Irrigation, Materials, Lighting, Property Maintenance. That's why we make it easy for you with dependable, reliable and dedicated service. The biggest investment you'll most likely make in your lifetime is your home. Most Real Estate professionals will tell you that it's the "curb-appeal" that helps to make or break the value of your home. And "curb-appeal" means landscaping. Not only do we help individual homeowners improve their curb appeal but we also service commercial properties and homeowners associations. Please give us a call at 603-866-6993 or by email for any questions or quotes! info@makeadifferencelandscaping.com office@makeadifferencelandscaping.com

"Ian and his crew worked diligently to install a new retaining wall and walkway for my front yard. They worked through the torrential downpouring and cold weather to get it all completed before I got back from a business trip (I knew it was raining due to my view from my ring doorbell). Needless to say, everything turned out better than I could have asked for. I definitely would use The Difference Landscapes again, and I Strongly recommend them to anyone who needs some hardscaping done."

Jacob D on May 2023


Avatar for E&J HARDSCAPING & LANDSCAPING INC.
E&J HARDSCAPING & LANDSCAPING INC.
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
E&J HARDSCAPING & LANDSCAPING INC.
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2551 local quotes requested

At E&J HARDSCAPING & LANDSCAPING INC, the we know that you have many choices when selecting a landscaping company. However, if you’re looking for a contractor that values honesty, integrity, and trust, treats every customer like their first one, and stands behind their work, then E&J HARDSCAPING & LANDSCAPING INC is the perfect choice for you. Contact E&J Hardscaping & Landscaping Inc today to schedule a free hardscape masonry consultation and estimate. Call 781-244-9146

"Jose and his brother did a great job on my not so nice walkway and their price was very reasonable. I highly recommend E & J Hardscaping and Landscaping INC and planning to hire them for future project."

Magdika D on September 2024

At E&J HARDSCAPING & LANDSCAPING INC, the we know that you have many choices when selecting a landscaping company. However, if you’re looking for a contractor that values honesty, integrity, and trust, treats every customer like their first one, and stands behind their work, then E&J HARDSCAPING & LANDSCAPING INC is the perfect choice for you. Contact E&J Hardscaping & Landscaping Inc today to schedule a free hardscape masonry consultation and estimate. Call 781-244-9146

"Jose and his brother did a great job on my not so nice walkway and their price was very reasonable. I highly recommend E & J Hardscaping and Landscaping INC and planning to hire them for future project."

Magdika D on September 2024


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3 Brothers Masonry
65 Revere Ave
4.89(
9
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Approved Pro
3 Brothers Masonry
65 Revere Ave
4.89(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
630 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

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!

"good job on time here when they said they would be"

keith K on November 2024

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!

"good job on time here when they said they would be"

keith K on November 2024

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FAQs for retaining wall installation projects in Rochester, NH

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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