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Avatar for AC Industries
AC Industries
4231 N State Highway 59
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
AC Industries
4231 N State Highway 59
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

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 provide complete customer satisfaction. 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.

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Homeowner on November 2017

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 provide complete customer satisfaction. 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.

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Homeowner on November 2017


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Concrete Innovations, Inc.
PO Box 4983
4.91(
38
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Approved Pro
Concrete Innovations, Inc.
PO Box 4983
4.91(
38
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 local quotes requested

Concrete Innovations, Inc., is a locally owned and operated business. We've been doing concrete work for more than 30 years in and around the valley. We offer competitive pricing and guarantee our work. We are your go to guys for stamped and colored concrete needs.

"Amazing!"

Jill M on May 2025

Concrete Innovations, Inc., is a locally owned and operated business. We've been doing concrete work for more than 30 years in and around the valley. We offer competitive pricing and guarantee our work. We are your go to guys for stamped and colored concrete needs.

"Amazing!"

Jill M on May 2025


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Just Stamping Concrete
PO Box 292
5.00(
17
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Approved Pro
Just Stamping Concrete
PO Box 292
5.00(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

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


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Rough Terrain Landscapes
3891 Pinecrest Dr
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Rough Terrain Landscapes
3891 Pinecrest Dr
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
98 local quotes requested

Rough Terrain Landscapes is your trusted partner for all your outdoor needs. We specialize in creating beautiful, functional landscapes and hardscapes for residential and commercial properties. Our services include: Landscape Design and Installation: From lush gardens to drought-tolerant designs, we bring your outdoor vision to life. Hardscaping: Enhance your space with custom patios, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor living areas. Irrigation Maintenance: Keep your greenery thriving with our expert irrigation services. Regular Maintenance: Weeding, fertilizing, mowing, and pruning—we’ve got you covered. At Rough Terrain Landscapes, we blend creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainability to transform your outdoor spaces into inviting havens. Contact us today for a consultation! 🌿🏡

"I can't say enough good things about Jesse & Hannah. They are extremely attentive to every detail on my property as well as with billing. They not only regularly maintain the landscaping of my vacation rental property but have also made significant upgrades to the landscaping too. They've installed irrigation with smart timers as well as beautiful outdoor lighting. They're on-time, reliable, and consistently do what they say they're going to do, which is about as much as you can ask for in a small, mountain town. I hope to continue to use them for years to come."

Avand a on December 2024

Rough Terrain Landscapes is your trusted partner for all your outdoor needs. We specialize in creating beautiful, functional landscapes and hardscapes for residential and commercial properties. Our services include: Landscape Design and Installation: From lush gardens to drought-tolerant designs, we bring your outdoor vision to life. Hardscaping: Enhance your space with custom patios, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor living areas. Irrigation Maintenance: Keep your greenery thriving with our expert irrigation services. Regular Maintenance: Weeding, fertilizing, mowing, and pruning—we’ve got you covered. At Rough Terrain Landscapes, we blend creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainability to transform your outdoor spaces into inviting havens. Contact us today for a consultation! 🌿🏡

"I can't say enough good things about Jesse & Hannah. They are extremely attentive to every detail on my property as well as with billing. They not only regularly maintain the landscaping of my vacation rental property but have also made significant upgrades to the landscaping too. They've installed irrigation with smart timers as well as beautiful outdoor lighting. They're on-time, reliable, and consistently do what they say they're going to do, which is about as much as you can ask for in a small, mountain town. I hope to continue to use them for years to come."

Avand a on December 2024


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Bay Valley Paving
2501 Road 88
4.40(
5
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Approved Pro
Bay Valley Paving
2501 Road 88
4.40(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
526 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

We specialize in Asphalt paving & concrete services. We offer New installation Removal & Replacement Overlays Chip seal. - CONCRETE DRIVEWAY AND WALK WAYS. Oil & rock - Hot patch. - hot melted rubberized crack filler - cold applied Crack filler. - HOT OIL PENETRATING SEAL. - CAL-TRANS SPEC SLURRY SEAL COATING. - DUST CONTROL OILS. - WE ONLY USE THE BEST PRODUCTS .WE TEST ALL PRODUCTS FOR DURABILITY-EFFECTIVENESS-AND CURB APPEAL. All size jobs welcome Do you have something you don't need or want like cars-trucks-equipment-Rv-trailers-rentals-? We can save you some cash. Possible Partial trade . Estimates are always free.

"Great job and very easy to work with Owner/Provider of Service. Dependable and Great Job and easy to work with Owner/Resealer"

Sandra W on October 2024

We specialize in Asphalt paving & concrete services. We offer New installation Removal & Replacement Overlays Chip seal. - CONCRETE DRIVEWAY AND WALK WAYS. Oil & rock - Hot patch. - hot melted rubberized crack filler - cold applied Crack filler. - HOT OIL PENETRATING SEAL. - CAL-TRANS SPEC SLURRY SEAL COATING. - DUST CONTROL OILS. - WE ONLY USE THE BEST PRODUCTS .WE TEST ALL PRODUCTS FOR DURABILITY-EFFECTIVENESS-AND CURB APPEAL. All size jobs welcome Do you have something you don't need or want like cars-trucks-equipment-Rv-trailers-rentals-? We can save you some cash. Possible Partial trade . Estimates are always free.

"Great job and very easy to work with Owner/Provider of Service. Dependable and Great Job and easy to work with Owner/Resealer"

Sandra W on October 2024


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Sue's Custom Gardens
Gelding Rd
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Sue's Custom Gardens
Gelding Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
211 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

At Sues Custom Garden's color is king. If you like color I'm your girl! If it's unusual it's my style. If you like unique plants or hardscapes, we can help. My landscapes are unique and creative and look nothing like the other guys. At Sues Custom Gardens, we are passionate about creating beautiful and functional landscapes that suit your needs and preferences. We can design and install custom features such as patios, walkways, retaining walls, water features, garden structures, fencing as well as planting and irrigating! We also offer synthetic turf installation for a low-maintenance and eco-friendly alternative to natural grass. We serve residential clients in Angels Camp, CA and the surrounding areas in Calaveras county as well asj. This includes Amador, Toulmne, San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties. We are licensed, bonded and insured. It does not include garden maintenance!

At Sues Custom Garden's color is king. If you like color I'm your girl! If it's unusual it's my style. If you like unique plants or hardscapes, we can help. My landscapes are unique and creative and look nothing like the other guys. At Sues Custom Gardens, we are passionate about creating beautiful and functional landscapes that suit your needs and preferences. We can design and install custom features such as patios, walkways, retaining walls, water features, garden structures, fencing as well as planting and irrigating! We also offer synthetic turf installation for a low-maintenance and eco-friendly alternative to natural grass. We serve residential clients in Angels Camp, CA and the surrounding areas in Calaveras county as well asj. This includes Amador, Toulmne, San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties. We are licensed, bonded and insured. It does not include garden maintenance!


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Cal Underground
Servicing Around
4.75(
4
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Approved Pro
Cal Underground
Servicing Around
4.75(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
106 local quotes requested

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! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Service went really well, they did a good job."

John B on July 2023

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! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Service went really well, they did a good job."

John B on July 2023


Royce Construction & Design Inc
PO Box 1072
5.00(
4
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Royce Construction & Design Inc
PO Box 1072
5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Royce Construction & Design, Inc. is a small company that offers a total package to your building needs. We work through Conceptual Design, construction documents, and general construction for projects ranging from repairs, small remodels and additions up to new commercial and residential projects. We value quality and production and look for innovative ways to be the best in our business. We also service Sonoma, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne.

Royce Construction & Design, Inc. is a small company that offers a total package to your building needs. We work through Conceptual Design, construction documents, and general construction for projects ranging from repairs, small remodels and additions up to new commercial and residential projects. We value quality and production and look for innovative ways to be the best in our business. We also service Sonoma, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne.


HardScapes 101
PO Box 1014
No reviews
HardScapes 101
PO Box 1014
No reviews
18 years of experience

Design, installation, training and consultation on all interlocking paving stone, permeable pavers and segmental retaining wall systems. 30+ years in the construction and hardscape industry.

Design, installation, training and consultation on all interlocking paving stone, permeable pavers and segmental retaining wall systems. 30+ years in the construction and hardscape industry.


GarCo Transitions
P.O.Box 627
No reviews
GarCo Transitions
P.O.Box 627
No reviews
20 years of experience

GarCo is a family owned business that specializes in customer service, Epoxy, Urethane, Acrylic, Acid & water based stains on concrete surfaces. We have applied coatings for Homeowners, Dog Kennels, Spay and Neuter Clinics, Water Treatment Facilities, Restaurants, Elementary & High Schools, Funeral Homes, Bakeries, Fire Stations and more. We service all of northern California. At GarCo we are here to help, we understand the economy may have some project budgets running on empty. We can help, let us do the prep work, crack and surface repair, surface scarification, everything ready for you to apply your own coating yourself and Save. As a special offer to Angie's list members, Mention you found us on Angie's List and receive $250 Off any coating, min.400sf. The Contractors State License Board requires anyone applying concrete coating and/or sealers to poses a CSLB license, classification C61/D06 and to be bonded Be a smart consumer always check with: CSLB WWW.cslb.ca.gov to confirm the license status of anyone offering you a bid for concrete coatings. GarCo Transitions Lic.# 895848 866-785-4011 garcias@caltel.com www.garcotransitions.com

GarCo is a family owned business that specializes in customer service, Epoxy, Urethane, Acrylic, Acid & water based stains on concrete surfaces. We have applied coatings for Homeowners, Dog Kennels, Spay and Neuter Clinics, Water Treatment Facilities, Restaurants, Elementary & High Schools, Funeral Homes, Bakeries, Fire Stations and more. We service all of northern California. At GarCo we are here to help, we understand the economy may have some project budgets running on empty. We can help, let us do the prep work, crack and surface repair, surface scarification, everything ready for you to apply your own coating yourself and Save. As a special offer to Angie's list members, Mention you found us on Angie's List and receive $250 Off any coating, min.400sf. The Contractors State License Board requires anyone applying concrete coating and/or sealers to poses a CSLB license, classification C61/D06 and to be bonded Be a smart consumer always check with: CSLB WWW.cslb.ca.gov to confirm the license status of anyone offering you a bid for concrete coatings. GarCo Transitions Lic.# 895848 866-785-4011 garcias@caltel.com www.garcotransitions.com

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FAQs for retaining wall installation projects in Sonora, CA

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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