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Avatar for Joe's Lawn & Landscape Services LLC
Joe's Lawn & Landscape Services LLC
751 Generals Highway
4.36(
7
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Approved Pro
Joe's Lawn & Landscape Services LLC
751 Generals Highway
4.36(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Joe's Lawn & Landscape Services LLC is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality hardscape and landscape design and craftsmanship. Specializing in custom outdoor structures, we transform your outdoor spaces into functional, beautiful areas that enhance the value and appeal of your property. Whether you’re looking to install a stunning patio, durable retaining walls, elegant walkways, or a complete outdoor living space, we bring your vision to life with precision and attention to detail.

"Joel did a great job not only in execution of the work but came up with some helpful ideas. We love the patio and multiple walkways."

Rob S on March 2025

Joe's Lawn & Landscape Services LLC is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality hardscape and landscape design and craftsmanship. Specializing in custom outdoor structures, we transform your outdoor spaces into functional, beautiful areas that enhance the value and appeal of your property. Whether you’re looking to install a stunning patio, durable retaining walls, elegant walkways, or a complete outdoor living space, we bring your vision to life with precision and attention to detail.

"Joel did a great job not only in execution of the work but came up with some helpful ideas. We love the patio and multiple walkways."

Rob S on March 2025


Gorman and Sons Landscaping, LLC
3901 Hunting Creek Rd
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Gorman and Sons Landscaping, LLC
3901 Hunting Creek Rd
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They came out and cut my grass when I couldnâ t due to Covid. Very much appreciate their promptness!"

Lisa F on September 2022

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They came out and cut my grass when I couldnâ t due to Covid. Very much appreciate their promptness!"

Lisa F on September 2022


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Medlin & Son
16970 Teagues Point Rd
4.87(
31
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Approved Pro
Medlin & Son
16970 Teagues Point Rd
4.87(
31
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
71 local quotes requested

MEDLIN & Son specializes in concrete work. We have over 30 years of experience with the best concrete finishers and laborers. We are licensed and insured. We do slabs, footers, monolithic pours, driveways, sidewalks, additions, grade work and so much more.

"I’m very pleased with every aspect of this project. John (the owner) is very personable, professional & punctual. He communicates often & easily. I had them do an extension on my driveway & to say that I’m pleased would be an understatement. HIGHLY recommend for all your concrete projects."

Clarence Z on March 2025

MEDLIN & Son specializes in concrete work. We have over 30 years of experience with the best concrete finishers and laborers. We are licensed and insured. We do slabs, footers, monolithic pours, driveways, sidewalks, additions, grade work and so much more.

"I’m very pleased with every aspect of this project. John (the owner) is very personable, professional & punctual. He communicates often & easily. I had them do an extension on my driveway & to say that I’m pleased would be an understatement. HIGHLY recommend for all your concrete projects."

Clarence Z on March 2025


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A Plus Exteriors LLC
1814 Laurel Road
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
A Plus Exteriors LLC
1814 Laurel Road
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
317 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! 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!

"It went wonderfully. The workers were professional and nice. They cleaned my yard every day when they finished working. I had a crumbling retaining wall. But to get to the wall they had to take down an 100 foot vinyl fence. Besides that, my neighbors shed is 3 inches from my property line. They could not bring in any machinery. They dug everything by hand. I was amazed how well they worked together. It really was like an assembly line. They worked fast and good. It took them only 3 1/2 days to finish the project. I’m so glad I decided to use A Plus Exteriors. They get 5 stars from me."

Loretta P on April 2023

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! 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!

"It went wonderfully. The workers were professional and nice. They cleaned my yard every day when they finished working. I had a crumbling retaining wall. But to get to the wall they had to take down an 100 foot vinyl fence. Besides that, my neighbors shed is 3 inches from my property line. They could not bring in any machinery. They dug everything by hand. I was amazed how well they worked together. It really was like an assembly line. They worked fast and good. It took them only 3 1/2 days to finish the project. I’m so glad I decided to use A Plus Exteriors. They get 5 stars from me."

Loretta P on April 2023


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Garcia Patio & Landscaping
731 Generals Hwy
3.57(
28
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Approved Pro
Garcia Patio & Landscaping
731 Generals Hwy
3.57(
28
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
688 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

Garcia Patios & Landscaping, Inc. is a Millersville, Maryland residential & commercial landscaping maintenance, landscape design, patio paver, maintenance-free vinyl deck & hardscape design installation contractor. We also specialize in interlocking concrete, stone, brick or flagstone pavers for driveways, patios, pool decks, walkways, sidewalks, masonry, stonework, fire pits, fireplaces, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, waterfalls, ponds or pools; as well as landscape maintenance, hardscaping, retaining walls, stonework & masonry work, & custom, maintenance-free decks stairways, stair rails & railing. LICENSE #1269266.

Garcia Patios & Landscaping, Inc. is a Millersville, Maryland residential & commercial landscaping maintenance, landscape design, patio paver, maintenance-free vinyl deck & hardscape design installation contractor. We also specialize in interlocking concrete, stone, brick or flagstone pavers for driveways, patios, pool decks, walkways, sidewalks, masonry, stonework, fire pits, fireplaces, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, waterfalls, ponds or pools; as well as landscape maintenance, hardscaping, retaining walls, stonework & masonry work, & custom, maintenance-free decks stairways, stair rails & railing. LICENSE #1269266.


Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
6500 Kane Way
4.24(
639
)
Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
6500 Kane Way
4.24(
639
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4376 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Our water heater stopped working suddenly on Easter Sunday in the morning. My husband called Roto-Rooter. A repairman came to our house about an hour later. He said that he needed to get another man to help him. The two repairmen returned to our house about 2 hours later. They drained the water from our old water heater into the sump pump, removed the old water heater, and they installed a new water heater. It took about 3 3/4hours. They said that the labor charge would be $285 an hour. We had a hot water heater installed 15 years ago by another company. It took them 2 1/2 hours and they charged $112.50 an hour. I thought that Roto-Rooter's labor charge was a little high so I called three companies several days after Roto-Rooter installed our new water heater. One company said that they charge $228 an hour for weekend and holiday service and it takes them about 2-3 hours to install a water heater. Another compamy said that the minimum charge would be $1500-$1800 to install a new water heater. The third company said that they would charge $1,260 to install a water heater. Our water heater died at a most inopportune time. Our son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren were visiting us. We all needed to take a shower and we needed to run the dishwasher. We were desperate to get a new water heater. If we could have waited until Monday, I'm sure that we could have saved some money. The cost was $2,160."

Marcia E on April 2018

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Our water heater stopped working suddenly on Easter Sunday in the morning. My husband called Roto-Rooter. A repairman came to our house about an hour later. He said that he needed to get another man to help him. The two repairmen returned to our house about 2 hours later. They drained the water from our old water heater into the sump pump, removed the old water heater, and they installed a new water heater. It took about 3 3/4hours. They said that the labor charge would be $285 an hour. We had a hot water heater installed 15 years ago by another company. It took them 2 1/2 hours and they charged $112.50 an hour. I thought that Roto-Rooter's labor charge was a little high so I called three companies several days after Roto-Rooter installed our new water heater. One company said that they charge $228 an hour for weekend and holiday service and it takes them about 2-3 hours to install a water heater. Another compamy said that the minimum charge would be $1500-$1800 to install a new water heater. The third company said that they would charge $1,260 to install a water heater. Our water heater died at a most inopportune time. Our son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren were visiting us. We all needed to take a shower and we needed to run the dishwasher. We were desperate to get a new water heater. If we could have waited until Monday, I'm sure that we could have saved some money. The cost was $2,160."

Marcia E on April 2018


Avatar for J&R Chavez Landscaping LLC
J&R Chavez Landscaping LLC
47400 Sewell Rd
4.39(
87
)
Approved Pro
J&R Chavez Landscaping LLC
47400 Sewell Rd
4.39(
87
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
2098 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

Thank you for visiting our website! As you browse around, we hope to inspire you for all your outdoor living needs. J&R Chavez Landscaping is located in Southern Maryland and we specialize in patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, pool decks, grading, seeding, sod, trees, shrubs, mulch, lawn care and more. MHIC 155013 Contact Chavez Landscaping for your next outdoor living project! We are happy to provide free estimates and expert advice! Searching for landscaping ideas? Be sure to visit our landscape picture gallery for some inspiration! We make it a point to take pictures of our projects so you can see before and after shots too.

"They did a really good job setting the gravel foundation for a large shed. Finished in one day and very punctual and good quality work."

Dara U on June 2024

Thank you for visiting our website! As you browse around, we hope to inspire you for all your outdoor living needs. J&R Chavez Landscaping is located in Southern Maryland and we specialize in patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, pool decks, grading, seeding, sod, trees, shrubs, mulch, lawn care and more. MHIC 155013 Contact Chavez Landscaping for your next outdoor living project! We are happy to provide free estimates and expert advice! Searching for landscaping ideas? Be sure to visit our landscape picture gallery for some inspiration! We make it a point to take pictures of our projects so you can see before and after shots too.

"They did a really good job setting the gravel foundation for a large shed. Finished in one day and very punctual and good quality work."

Dara U on June 2024


Avatar for Saavedra and Family Construction
Saavedra and Family Construction
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Saavedra and Family Construction
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
528 local quotes requested

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 20 years of industry experience, we take an 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 loo forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I couldn't be happier with the concrete steps and railings that Saavedra and Family Construction did. They kept me informed of the process and progress. I will be reaching out to them for my next project."

Stephanie L Whittington 1 on August 2024

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 20 years of industry experience, we take an 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 loo forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I couldn't be happier with the concrete steps and railings that Saavedra and Family Construction did. They kept me informed of the process and progress. I will be reaching out to them for my next project."

Stephanie L Whittington 1 on August 2024


Avatar for Marcia Excavating Incorporated
Marcia Excavating Incorporated
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Marcia Excavating Incorporated
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
768 local quotes requested

Excavation & Plumbing business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent great job !"

Jose s on November 2024

Excavation & Plumbing business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent great job !"

Jose s on November 2024


Long Fence
8545 Edgeworth Dr.
3.64(
280
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Long Fence
8545 Edgeworth Dr.
3.64(
280
)
Customers say: Quality work
80 years of experience

500 employees. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Ask about Angie's List discount. Financing available. Additional locations - 2520 Urbana Pk, Ijamsville, Maryland 21754; 1910 Betson Ct, Odenton, MD 21113; 42521 John Mosby Hwy, Chantilly, Virginia 20152. Additional phone numbers - (301) 662-1600, (410) 793-0600 & (703) 471-0960. Additional fax numbers - (301) 874-5706, (301) 261-0643 & (703) 478-3545.

"Initial rep was great and informative. Felt comfortable with initial sale. Hardly had any contact from customer service except for the payments. There were several delays that we were not informed about unless we called to ask. Took 7 months before they showed up to begin project. Only 1 person was sent to build steps. Took a week. Hard worked, hardly took a break. Had to call again to see when they would come to pour patio. Never knew when they were coming, they just showed up. Hardly spoke with the homeowners. Inspection paperwork was just left on porch. Additional paperwork that is "required by the County" had to be completed by homeowner and taken to Court house to be notarized and filed and also provide a copy back to Long Fence. Time sensitive materials which added to homeowners to-do list. Gave this contract to LF on the surface of their history and appearance of a 'good local company' but should have stayed with original contactors in VA. Puddle of water forms when it rains"

Anissa B on February 2024

500 employees. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Ask about Angie's List discount. Financing available. Additional locations - 2520 Urbana Pk, Ijamsville, Maryland 21754; 1910 Betson Ct, Odenton, MD 21113; 42521 John Mosby Hwy, Chantilly, Virginia 20152. Additional phone numbers - (301) 662-1600, (410) 793-0600 & (703) 471-0960. Additional fax numbers - (301) 874-5706, (301) 261-0643 & (703) 478-3545.

"Initial rep was great and informative. Felt comfortable with initial sale. Hardly had any contact from customer service except for the payments. There were several delays that we were not informed about unless we called to ask. Took 7 months before they showed up to begin project. Only 1 person was sent to build steps. Took a week. Hard worked, hardly took a break. Had to call again to see when they would come to pour patio. Never knew when they were coming, they just showed up. Hardly spoke with the homeowners. Inspection paperwork was just left on porch. Additional paperwork that is "required by the County" had to be completed by homeowner and taken to Court house to be notarized and filed and also provide a copy back to Long Fence. Time sensitive materials which added to homeowners to-do list. Gave this contract to LF on the surface of their history and appearance of a 'good local company' but should have stayed with original contactors in VA. Puddle of water forms when it rains"

Anissa B on February 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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