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Soper Concrete, LLC
301 Walnut St
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Soper Concrete, LLC
301 Walnut St
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"Fantastic Communication. Fairly Priced. Finished product was above expectations. Will be hiring them for more work in the future."

Jesse B on May 2025

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"Fantastic Communication. Fairly Priced. Finished product was above expectations. Will be hiring them for more work in the future."

Jesse B on May 2025


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SAH Construction
1014 W 6th St
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
SAH Construction
1014 W 6th St
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Warranties offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s 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.

"Scott did a great job. The lions share of the work was a new poor in a garage that was dirt and pea gravel. It wasn't easy working in the smaller garage with a low roof. Other work was an alleyway between that garage and my main garage along with a landing from my main garage and having to match up to the ramp up to house along with driveway pavement. So three different levels to match up to and Scott did a great job."

Jerry B on May 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s 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.

"Scott did a great job. The lions share of the work was a new poor in a garage that was dirt and pea gravel. It wasn't easy working in the smaller garage with a low roof. Other work was an alleyway between that garage and my main garage along with a landing from my main garage and having to match up to the ramp up to house along with driveway pavement. So three different levels to match up to and Scott did a great job."

Jerry B on May 2025


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Reliable Cutz Tree Service, Inc.
320 South 2nd Street
4.94(
16
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Approved Pro
Reliable Cutz Tree Service, Inc.
320 South 2nd Street
4.94(
16
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 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 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We are very versatile company we offer many services not just tree cutting with well over 20yrs experience construction industry We offer Excavating and Demolition services, Concrete,Decks,siding, Fencing removal and Installs and much more.

"Great service and would recommend, they cut down a sizable tree and removed it all!"

Barb M on August 2024

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 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We are very versatile company we offer many services not just tree cutting with well over 20yrs experience construction industry We offer Excavating and Demolition services, Concrete,Decks,siding, Fencing removal and Installs and much more.

"Great service and would recommend, they cut down a sizable tree and removed it all!"

Barb M on August 2024


Pearson climbing
7533 St. Rt. 37
No reviews
Pearson climbing
7533 St. Rt. 37
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

We have 3 employees we don't all usually work, we do mostly tree topping but we remove tree and stumps also, we can do jobs as big as clearing out tree lines to just removing a tree dead or to close to the house. We use climbers mostly so we don't destroy yards with bucket trucks and spilling hydrolic oil everywhere.

We have 3 employees we don't all usually work, we do mostly tree topping but we remove tree and stumps also, we can do jobs as big as clearing out tree lines to just removing a tree dead or to close to the house. We use climbers mostly so we don't destroy yards with bucket trucks and spilling hydrolic oil everywhere.


Skoog Landscape & Design
2612 W Le Fevre Rd
1.00(
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Skoog Landscape & Design
2612 W Le Fevre Rd
1.00(
1
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56 years of experience

Design/build landscape contracting company. Licensed landscape architect and college trained designers. Construction supervisor has a degree in Landscape Construction. In business under current owner since 1969. More information and photos of some projects on www.skooglandscape.com, www.houzz.com, and pinterest.com.

Design/build landscape contracting company. Licensed landscape architect and college trained designers. Construction supervisor has a degree in Landscape Construction. In business under current owner since 1969. More information and photos of some projects on www.skooglandscape.com, www.houzz.com, and pinterest.com.


Brackett Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
P.O. Box 485
No reviews
Brackett Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
P.O. Box 485
No reviews
25 years of experience

Brackett Waterproofing & Foundation Repair offers in house financing as well as local banking options.

Brackett Waterproofing & Foundation Repair offers in house financing as well as local banking options.


Vincent's Concrete & Masonry
E Pleasant Ridge Ln
No reviews
Vincent's Concrete & Masonry
E Pleasant Ridge Ln
No reviews

Kingery's construction
403 W. Walnut
1.50(
2
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Kingery's construction
403 W. Walnut
1.50(
2
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Free onsite estimate

Tradesmithe Inc.
3951 River Ridge Ln
No reviews
Tradesmithe Inc.
3951 River Ridge Ln
No reviews
21 years of experience

At Tradesmithe Inc, we will assist you with all your carpentry needs, including check out counter and display center work. Tradesmithe has a broad range of knowledge and experience in commercial facilities maintenance including carpentry services, which enable us to respond to the particular needs of each client, regardless of job size in the most cost effective way. In addition, we also specialize in concrete/asphalt repairs and masonry to name a few. Call us today for the area's best!

At Tradesmithe Inc, we will assist you with all your carpentry needs, including check out counter and display center work. Tradesmithe has a broad range of knowledge and experience in commercial facilities maintenance including carpentry services, which enable us to respond to the particular needs of each client, regardless of job size in the most cost effective way. In addition, we also specialize in concrete/asphalt repairs and masonry to name a few. Call us today for the area's best!


Gunn Construction Co
211 E Wood
No reviews
Gunn Construction Co
211 E Wood
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

For more than 60 years, Gunn Construction Co. has served the greater Quincy, Illinois area with all types of expert excavation services. Our certified and insured team has the professional experience to assist you with your grading job and much more. We’re dedicated to a job done right every time. We offer: • Complete Excavation Services • Hydraulic Cranes • Crawlers • Backhoes • Basements • Lakes • Site Grading We can accommodate a variety of projects as we feature 30- and 50-ton capacity with 170-foot boom. We look forward to assisting you! Call Gunn Construction Co. today for great service.

For more than 60 years, Gunn Construction Co. has served the greater Quincy, Illinois area with all types of expert excavation services. Our certified and insured team has the professional experience to assist you with your grading job and much more. We’re dedicated to a job done right every time. We offer: • Complete Excavation Services • Hydraulic Cranes • Crawlers • Backhoes • Basements • Lakes • Site Grading We can accommodate a variety of projects as we feature 30- and 50-ton capacity with 170-foot boom. We look forward to assisting you! Call Gunn Construction Co. today for great service.

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FAQs for retaining wall installation projects in Thomson, IL

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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