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WR Biosphere
180 Old Tappan Rd, Building 5 Suite 4
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
WR Biosphere
180 Old Tappan Rd, Building 5 Suite 4
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

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 thrive to take care of all our client's unique needs. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"He is Awesome!"

Mike B on February 2023

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 thrive to take care of all our client's unique needs. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"He is Awesome!"

Mike B on February 2023


ROK Construction, Inc.
149 Devoe Road
4.90(
25
)
Approved Pro
ROK Construction, Inc.
149 Devoe Road
4.90(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

*General Contractor

"I interviewed a few people before making my decision using Rok and Iâ m glad I did. I did a complete gut renovation and he basically made my revision come to fruition. Even with the delayed/problems with renovations he always kept me informed. U told me he would always have someone at my house working and that he did. Not like the contractors Iâ ve worked with in the past that say that but then once they get the job.. the â oh someone would be thereâ and no one comes. I had a leak issue and he made it to my house 10 pm to assure it was taken of. Roc is reliable and hard working."

Taffrena T on September 2024

*General Contractor

"I interviewed a few people before making my decision using Rok and Iâ m glad I did. I did a complete gut renovation and he basically made my revision come to fruition. Even with the delayed/problems with renovations he always kept me informed. U told me he would always have someone at my house working and that he did. Not like the contractors Iâ ve worked with in the past that say that but then once they get the job.. the â oh someone would be thereâ and no one comes. I had a leak issue and he made it to my house 10 pm to assure it was taken of. Roc is reliable and hard working."

Taffrena T on September 2024


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Gabrielle Paving, Inc.
201 Red Hill Road
4.89(
34
)
Approved Pro
Gabrielle Paving, Inc.
201 Red Hill Road
4.89(
34
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

Gabrielle Paving Inc. We have started our company back in June of 1986. Over 33 years of experience and excellency. Specialists in residential, commercial and municipal. We serve the Tri-State Area, all of Westchester County, Rockland County, as well as Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We also serve from South New Jersey up to Bergen County as well Connecticut State. Fully Licensed and Insured. Call for a free estimate today.(914)906-6486. Thank you. Nilton Duque.

"Gabrielle Paving is FANTASTIC! I had an entire paver stone driveway installed by Gabriele Paving using 3 inch paving blocks in a herringbone pattern and it looks wonderful. I had an old driveway that was in sore need or repair. I considered using asphalt, but asphalt requires a lot of maintenance and the asphalt cracks after a while. Also, I was having this work done for my parents who are elderly and I did not want them to worry about maintenance. I was driving by a home in the neighborhood and I saw what looked like a cobblestone driveway. It looked beautiful and it looked brand new. The owner happened to be outside at the time, so I asked him about his driveway, when he had it done. and who did the work. Turns out the driveway was almost 15 years old, yet it looked brand new! I was hooked and had to find out how I could get one. The owner happened to have the name of the company who paved his driveway in his phone, and he gave me Gabrielle Pavingâ s number. I texted the owner (Mr. Nilton Duque). Mr. Duque sent me a number of photographs of past work that he has done and all of the work looked beautiful. I scheduled a free estimate. Mr. Duque came personally, walked the property, took measurements and made suggestions. I had a water flooding problem in my basement and part of the problem was the pitch and construction of my driveway. Mr. Duque mentioned that the entire pitch and slope of the driveway needed to change and he made a detailed description on how the driveway should be sloped. A driveway made of paver stones is significantly more expensive than a driveway made of asphalt. Mr. Duque said he would make an estimate that contained one price for asphalt and one price for paver stones so that I could make my choice. I also had some other masonry projects around the house that I wanted done and Mr. Duque also gave me separate estimates for all of those items in both asphalt pricing and paver stones pricing. Given that paver stones were more durable than asphalt (and also more beautiful) I went with the paver stones. Mr. Duque scheduled me relatively quickly to have the work started. On the first day of work, the crew arrived promptly and got straight to work. They worked efficiently and harmoniously. It was if they had been doing this work all their lives, they simply knew what they were doing, all based on only verbal instructions. The workers were respectful and courteous. Mr. Duque came often to inspect the work and even helped with the work itself. It was a massive job and halfway through I wasnâ t sure if I had made the right choice given the expense and amount of work that needed to be done. However, as the first set of pavers were being installed, and the Herringbone pattern revealed, I started to cry. It was SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! For over 40 years I had been looking at a broken, cracked and damaged driveway, but now a work of art started to emerge. The workers came every day and came on time. They do not however work when it rains because this work cannot be completed in the rain. The work was done on schedule, looks beautiful and was well sloped exactly as Mr. Duque had described! I am so glad I had this work done! It was an expense, however good work and good workers deserve to be paid. If you are considering getting your driveway done, Gabrielle Pavers is worth looking into. I am a very, very picky person when I choose people to do work at my home. So am very pleased with Mr. Duque and Gabrielle Pavers. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail or text me at rwg215@nyu.edu or (914) 792-8860. Thanks!"

Robert G on December 2022

Gabrielle Paving Inc. We have started our company back in June of 1986. Over 33 years of experience and excellency. Specialists in residential, commercial and municipal. We serve the Tri-State Area, all of Westchester County, Rockland County, as well as Nassau and Suffolk Counties. We also serve from South New Jersey up to Bergen County as well Connecticut State. Fully Licensed and Insured. Call for a free estimate today.(914)906-6486. Thank you. Nilton Duque.

"Gabrielle Paving is FANTASTIC! I had an entire paver stone driveway installed by Gabriele Paving using 3 inch paving blocks in a herringbone pattern and it looks wonderful. I had an old driveway that was in sore need or repair. I considered using asphalt, but asphalt requires a lot of maintenance and the asphalt cracks after a while. Also, I was having this work done for my parents who are elderly and I did not want them to worry about maintenance. I was driving by a home in the neighborhood and I saw what looked like a cobblestone driveway. It looked beautiful and it looked brand new. The owner happened to be outside at the time, so I asked him about his driveway, when he had it done. and who did the work. Turns out the driveway was almost 15 years old, yet it looked brand new! I was hooked and had to find out how I could get one. The owner happened to have the name of the company who paved his driveway in his phone, and he gave me Gabrielle Pavingâ s number. I texted the owner (Mr. Nilton Duque). Mr. Duque sent me a number of photographs of past work that he has done and all of the work looked beautiful. I scheduled a free estimate. Mr. Duque came personally, walked the property, took measurements and made suggestions. I had a water flooding problem in my basement and part of the problem was the pitch and construction of my driveway. Mr. Duque mentioned that the entire pitch and slope of the driveway needed to change and he made a detailed description on how the driveway should be sloped. A driveway made of paver stones is significantly more expensive than a driveway made of asphalt. Mr. Duque said he would make an estimate that contained one price for asphalt and one price for paver stones so that I could make my choice. I also had some other masonry projects around the house that I wanted done and Mr. Duque also gave me separate estimates for all of those items in both asphalt pricing and paver stones pricing. Given that paver stones were more durable than asphalt (and also more beautiful) I went with the paver stones. Mr. Duque scheduled me relatively quickly to have the work started. On the first day of work, the crew arrived promptly and got straight to work. They worked efficiently and harmoniously. It was if they had been doing this work all their lives, they simply knew what they were doing, all based on only verbal instructions. The workers were respectful and courteous. Mr. Duque came often to inspect the work and even helped with the work itself. It was a massive job and halfway through I wasnâ t sure if I had made the right choice given the expense and amount of work that needed to be done. However, as the first set of pavers were being installed, and the Herringbone pattern revealed, I started to cry. It was SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! For over 40 years I had been looking at a broken, cracked and damaged driveway, but now a work of art started to emerge. The workers came every day and came on time. They do not however work when it rains because this work cannot be completed in the rain. The work was done on schedule, looks beautiful and was well sloped exactly as Mr. Duque had described! I am so glad I had this work done! It was an expense, however good work and good workers deserve to be paid. If you are considering getting your driveway done, Gabrielle Pavers is worth looking into. I am a very, very picky person when I choose people to do work at my home. So am very pleased with Mr. Duque and Gabrielle Pavers. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail or text me at rwg215@nyu.edu or (914) 792-8860. Thanks!"

Robert G on December 2022


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Faresp Construction And Landscaping Service
9 North Lawn Ave. Unit 1
4.94(
9
)
Approved Pro
Faresp Construction And Landscaping Service
9 North Lawn Ave. Unit 1
4.94(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

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


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Downrite Construction, Inc.
564 Westchester Avenue
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Downrite Construction, Inc.
564 Westchester Avenue
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
54 local quotes requested

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


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Perfect Build
156 Park Ave 1
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Perfect Build
156 Park Ave 1
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

20+ years of experience! 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.

"Martin and his team did a great job with my yard. They were professional and Martin evaluated the project accurately to start with. He delivered as promised and also did it at a reasonable price. My yard looks great thanks to Martin and his team. Glad to have found him. "

Var p on April 2025

20+ years of experience! 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.

"Martin and his team did a great job with my yard. They were professional and Martin evaluated the project accurately to start with. He delivered as promised and also did it at a reasonable price. My yard looks great thanks to Martin and his team. Glad to have found him. "

Var p on April 2025


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Champion Home Remodeling, LLC
1868 Williams Bridge Road
4.75(
64
)
Approved Pro
Champion Home Remodeling, LLC
1868 Williams Bridge Road
4.75(
64
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
10 local quotes requested
55 years of experience

Professionalism is of the utmost important to our company. We provide expert installations by highly skilled professionals. Champion Home Remodelling, LLC, is a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau and our rating at HomeAdvisor is five stars. We have no gimmicks at Champion Home Remodelling, LLC, and just old fashioned quality work. References are available in your area - upon request.

"Weâ ve worked with Danny several times over the years, and the work is always impeccable. For our most recent bathroom remodel, they managed to exceed my already high expectations of them. It came out absolutely beautiful. And the team is always so professional and meticulous in their work - such a talented group. Thank you so much for elevating this space beyond what I imagined for it!"

Rachel L on June 2023

Professionalism is of the utmost important to our company. We provide expert installations by highly skilled professionals. Champion Home Remodelling, LLC, is a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau and our rating at HomeAdvisor is five stars. We have no gimmicks at Champion Home Remodelling, LLC, and just old fashioned quality work. References are available in your area - upon request.

"Weâ ve worked with Danny several times over the years, and the work is always impeccable. For our most recent bathroom remodel, they managed to exceed my already high expectations of them. It came out absolutely beautiful. And the team is always so professional and meticulous in their work - such a talented group. Thank you so much for elevating this space beyond what I imagined for it!"

Rachel L on June 2023


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EK Masonry, LLC
28 White Birch Drive
4.78(
32
)
Approved Pro
EK Masonry, LLC
28 White Birch Drive
4.78(
32
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

EK Masonry LLC is a 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!

"Our 30 yr old brick patio had seen its better days and we were ready for a makeover. So I went on Angie?s list and found E K Masonry. Made a call to Eljon and he came to our home, reviewed the area and gave us not just an estimate but ideas as well to help us decide on a final product. After a few days deciding and looking over a Cambridge catalogue he provided us we decided to go with Eljon and never so glad we did. Eljon and his Crew are very cordial, friendly, down to earth and polite. The day they started they wasted no time getting down to it. They worked like ?killer bees? and in 2 days they had our 30 yr old brick patio turned into a beautiful paver haven. My wife and I both were lost for words. It?s just an awesome makeover and we couldn?t be happier with it AND the cost. I highly recommend them! E K Masonry will definitely be our ?One Stop Company? for all our future masonry/paver projects. My only regret is I was unable to give them 10+ stars!"

Peter C on March 2025

EK Masonry LLC is a 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!

"Our 30 yr old brick patio had seen its better days and we were ready for a makeover. So I went on Angie?s list and found E K Masonry. Made a call to Eljon and he came to our home, reviewed the area and gave us not just an estimate but ideas as well to help us decide on a final product. After a few days deciding and looking over a Cambridge catalogue he provided us we decided to go with Eljon and never so glad we did. Eljon and his Crew are very cordial, friendly, down to earth and polite. The day they started they wasted no time getting down to it. They worked like ?killer bees? and in 2 days they had our 30 yr old brick patio turned into a beautiful paver haven. My wife and I both were lost for words. It?s just an awesome makeover and we couldn?t be happier with it AND the cost. I highly recommend them! E K Masonry will definitely be our ?One Stop Company? for all our future masonry/paver projects. My only regret is I was unable to give them 10+ stars!"

Peter C on March 2025


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Fortex Builders Corp.
44 Kunigunda Place Apt 1
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Fortex Builders Corp.
44 Kunigunda Place Apt 1
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 25 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity and treat your property as if it were our own. 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!

"Amazing and easy to deal with. Always a pleasure. Especially when it came to changes he was the most pleasant person I ever hired"

Chaim J on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 25 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity and treat your property as if it were our own. 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!

"Amazing and easy to deal with. Always a pleasure. Especially when it came to changes he was the most pleasant person I ever hired"

Chaim J on April 2025


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A.M.C. Excavation, LLC
22 Pinebrook Loop
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
A.M.C. Excavation, LLC
22 Pinebrook Loop
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
21 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

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

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FAQs for retaining wall installation projects in Thornwood, NY

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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