Preview our work at Wallsatl.com and CBDatl.com. 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! Lets meet, tells us about your project and we will setup a sketch of your work from aerial photographs included with your free estimate.
"Everything is: Perfectly Perfect Beautifully Beautiful Wonderfully Wonderful"
Christine G on May 2024
Preview our work at Wallsatl.com and CBDatl.com. 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! Lets meet, tells us about your project and we will setup a sketch of your work from aerial photographs included with your free estimate.
"Everything is: Perfectly Perfect Beautifully Beautiful Wonderfully Wonderful"
Christine G on May 2024
Call Georgia Outdoor Services for an experienced pro you can trust. We have built a solid reputation in the community for our outstanding attention to detail and superior customer service.
"We made a huge mistake hiring this company. Once they got paid they ghosted us and refused to fix several issues that came up. Do not give them money."
Mark S on January 2025
Call Georgia Outdoor Services for an experienced pro you can trust. We have built a solid reputation in the community for our outstanding attention to detail and superior customer service.
"We made a huge mistake hiring this company. Once they got paid they ghosted us and refused to fix several issues that came up. Do not give them money."
Mark S on January 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. 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.
"very professional , easy to work with, very helpful"
Bryan . on December 2019
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. 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.
"very professional , easy to work with, very helpful"
Bryan . on December 2019
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Excellent job. I plan on calling them again"
Linda B on July 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Excellent job. I plan on calling them again"
Linda B on July 2023
Georgia Dreamscapes is a family owned and operated business, having started in 1998 serving the commercial space for retail customers, flex space and gas stations. We serve residential and commercial, and are a full service exterior business. Having served customers all over the greater Atlanta and all over the south east, we are grateful for the opportunity to earn your business. We take pride in our work, our craftsmanship and design. Our core work includes: - Landscape Design - Retaining Walls - Pavers - Deck and Patio builds - Sod, planting and mulch - Erosion Control - Drainage solutions - Fences and gates
"They did my pool in 2022 and just finished landscaping the entire backyard and expanding seating area. Highly recommend, true professionals and really luxurious designs. "
Sophia D on June 2025
Georgia Dreamscapes is a family owned and operated business, having started in 1998 serving the commercial space for retail customers, flex space and gas stations. We serve residential and commercial, and are a full service exterior business. Having served customers all over the greater Atlanta and all over the south east, we are grateful for the opportunity to earn your business. We take pride in our work, our craftsmanship and design. Our core work includes: - Landscape Design - Retaining Walls - Pavers - Deck and Patio builds - Sod, planting and mulch - Erosion Control - Drainage solutions - Fences and gates
"They did my pool in 2022 and just finished landscaping the entire backyard and expanding seating area. Highly recommend, true professionals and really luxurious designs. "
Sophia D on June 2025
Our company 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. Give us a call today!
"On time and professional."
Kibby B on December 2023
Our company 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. Give us a call today!
"On time and professional."
Kibby B on December 2023
With over 31 years of experience. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repairs for all phases and types of construction projects. We work extremely hard for the owner and always have the his or her best interest at heart. Our long term vision is to become the go-to general contractor that can keep quality and customer service our number one priority.
"My project lasted three weeks. The work crew showed up on time and everyday. Communication with RPC was excellent and was the third and lowest quote that received. My project turned out much better than I expected and I will use RPC again."
Richard G on October 2024
With over 31 years of experience. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repairs for all phases and types of construction projects. We work extremely hard for the owner and always have the his or her best interest at heart. Our long term vision is to become the go-to general contractor that can keep quality and customer service our number one priority.
"My project lasted three weeks. The work crew showed up on time and everyday. Communication with RPC was excellent and was the third and lowest quote that received. My project turned out much better than I expected and I will use RPC again."
Richard G on October 2024
At RC Pro Solutions we pride ourselves on knowledge and creativity, great communication, and quality workmanship. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.
"Outstanding work. Owner and workers were very professional. We could not be happier with our results. I would hire them again for the project on our home."
Drew K on March 2024
At RC Pro Solutions we pride ourselves on knowledge and creativity, great communication, and quality workmanship. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.
"Outstanding work. Owner and workers were very professional. We could not be happier with our results. I would hire them again for the project on our home."
Drew K on March 2024
NF Concrete and Construction is the 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!
"I'm highly satisfied with the work! The crew showed up on time and were very professional. Mr. Piotrowski made the whole process easy to understand and walked me through each step. I would absolutely use them again! Highly recommend!"
Peter E on June 2025
NF Concrete and Construction is the 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!
"I'm highly satisfied with the work! The crew showed up on time and were very professional. Mr. Piotrowski made the whole process easy to understand and walked me through each step. I would absolutely use them again! Highly recommend!"
Peter E on June 2025
Robert Thomas Designs Landscaping Service has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money and the best customer service. We work with only the highest quality materials and experienced, professional craftsmen. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart and made us one of the leading landscaping companies in Gwinnett County.
"He was responsive, professional and he knows his stuff! He walked around my home and make recommendations and pointed out things that NEEDED to be done that I discussed notice. His crew works hard and I HIGHLY recommend him. He will assure your satisfaction"
Divine T on April 2025
Robert Thomas Designs Landscaping Service has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money and the best customer service. We work with only the highest quality materials and experienced, professional craftsmen. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart and made us one of the leading landscaping companies in Gwinnett County.
"He was responsive, professional and he knows his stuff! He walked around my home and make recommendations and pointed out things that NEEDED to be done that I discussed notice. His crew works hard and I HIGHLY recommend him. He will assure your satisfaction"
Divine T on April 2025
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.