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Faresp Construction And Landscaping 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.
"Would leave 10 star rating for this company if it was an option - extremely professional, responsive and top class quality of work. Rare to find good guys like this out there in the current upside down world we are living through"
Charles B on April 2023
Faresp Construction And Landscaping 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.
"Would leave 10 star rating for this company if it was an option - extremely professional, responsive and top class quality of work. Rare to find good guys like this out there in the current upside down world we are living through"
Charles B on April 2023
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.
"These guys did a Beautiful job installing my patio! Very Professional and I highly recommend them! The owner Jimmy was very helpful and easy to work with… "
James D on May 2025
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.
"These guys did a Beautiful job installing my patio! Very Professional and I highly recommend them! The owner Jimmy was very helpful and easy to work with… "
James D on May 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call us today
"Ben and his crew did a fantastic job in less than ideal scenario. My property is difficult to get to and very narrow. Ben and his crew are pros, and it shows in their work. They also did a great job cleaning up and treating my property (and my neighbor’s) with respect and like their own."
Eric P on December 2020
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call us today
"Ben and his crew did a fantastic job in less than ideal scenario. My property is difficult to get to and very narrow. Ben and his crew are pros, and it shows in their work. They also did a great job cleaning up and treating my property (and my neighbor’s) with respect and like their own."
Eric P on December 2020
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.
"Luis came to our home to look at the project. As he walk around the area, he was informing us how the job was going to be done and the outlook of the final product. We received his estimate, in writing, unlike some other companies, where they gave us a verbal estimate and no outlined cost of the various labor and supplies required. Our project to remove an above ground pool, wooden retaining wall, and restoring the land as it was before the pool was installed. Great job and always on time."
Miguel G on May 2024
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.
"Luis came to our home to look at the project. As he walk around the area, he was informing us how the job was going to be done and the outlook of the final product. We received his estimate, in writing, unlike some other companies, where they gave us a verbal estimate and no outlined cost of the various labor and supplies required. Our project to remove an above ground pool, wooden retaining wall, and restoring the land as it was before the pool was installed. Great job and always on time."
Miguel G on May 2024
We bring collectively over 30 years of landscape maintenance, plant installation and snow removal expertise, to the operation. Your preferences and priorities, are always our first consideration. We are timely with our work and always pay attention to detail. Here, at Black Pines Landscaping, we pride ourselves on our reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Ken and his workers were very attentive to detail . The workmanship was spot on. The project was completed right on time. His pricing was very competive. I would rehire him in a heart beat."
Anthony S on September 2024
We bring collectively over 30 years of landscape maintenance, plant installation and snow removal expertise, to the operation. Your preferences and priorities, are always our first consideration. We are timely with our work and always pay attention to detail. Here, at Black Pines Landscaping, we pride ourselves on our reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Ken and his workers were very attentive to detail . The workmanship was spot on. The project was completed right on time. His pricing was very competive. I would rehire him in a heart beat."
Anthony S on September 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"I recommend AMC to everyone in my family/friends circle. From the first conversation I had with the owner about the work I needed I could tell just how experienced and how professional he and his company are. Cause I had multiple contractors around the work site my schedule was a nightmare but AMC were able to come and fit in my hectic schedule. With a very coordinated team work was done so efficiently and stress free. Private 4 inch water supply line with manhole (Unfortunately can?t upload more photos due to a issue with the website )"
Bekim C on February 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"I recommend AMC to everyone in my family/friends circle. From the first conversation I had with the owner about the work I needed I could tell just how experienced and how professional he and his company are. Cause I had multiple contractors around the work site my schedule was a nightmare but AMC were able to come and fit in my hectic schedule. With a very coordinated team work was done so efficiently and stress free. Private 4 inch water supply line with manhole (Unfortunately can?t upload more photos due to a issue with the website )"
Bekim C on February 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Concrete and Masonry services that are customizable to each individual project. 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 look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"They were very easy to work with. From scheduling a quote, to following up with additional questions. The communications were responded to promptly even on weekends by Cristhian. The job was performed effectively and on time. We would highly recommend working with the team!"
Zack N on August 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Concrete and Masonry services that are customizable to each individual project. 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 look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"They were very easy to work with. From scheduling a quote, to following up with additional questions. The communications were responded to promptly even on weekends by Cristhian. The job was performed effectively and on time. We would highly recommend working with the team!"
Zack N on August 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Shawn is thorough and has great communication skills He keeps to the timeline and his work is great. I am very happy with all the work he completed at my house. I highly recommend him and already have to a good friend."
Nancy G on August 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Shawn is thorough and has great communication skills He keeps to the timeline and his work is great. I am very happy with all the work he completed at my house. I highly recommend him and already have to a good friend."
Nancy G on August 2023
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
Guaman Inc is 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 15 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.
Guaman Inc is 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 15 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.
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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