We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at StrongBack Systems strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. Over ten years experience
"I had a very positive experience working with StrongBack Systems on a retaining wall project. Greg and his team were prompt, professional, courteous, and far exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this company to anyone that is in need of a similar project."
Matthew F on May 2020
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at StrongBack Systems strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. Over ten years experience
"I had a very positive experience working with StrongBack Systems on a retaining wall project. Greg and his team were prompt, professional, courteous, and far exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this company to anyone that is in need of a similar project."
Matthew F on May 2020
At AL CURB APPEAL LANDSCAPING, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We ensure that any job we do matches your vision of the work done. If you are looking for the best general contractor in town, give us a call today! Honesty and Integrity is what our Company stands by!
"Curb Appeal replaced a front walk that had been torn up during a sewer pipe repair. They responded quickly, showed us several options and even made a suggestion on the edging bricks after we had placed our order with them. The idea was to edge in a different color brick that really tied the walkway into an existing wall and our front steps. For us, it shows that they were actually thinking about our job and how to enhance the installation. They showed up when they said they would and finished in a couple of days and left a clean wo0rk area. Pleasant and professional."
Robert H on May 2023
At AL CURB APPEAL LANDSCAPING, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We ensure that any job we do matches your vision of the work done. If you are looking for the best general contractor in town, give us a call today! Honesty and Integrity is what our Company stands by!
"Curb Appeal replaced a front walk that had been torn up during a sewer pipe repair. They responded quickly, showed us several options and even made a suggestion on the edging bricks after we had placed our order with them. The idea was to edge in a different color brick that really tied the walkway into an existing wall and our front steps. For us, it shows that they were actually thinking about our job and how to enhance the installation. They showed up when they said they would and finished in a couple of days and left a clean wo0rk area. Pleasant and professional."
Robert H on May 2023
Were 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.
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Mike . on March 2021
Were 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.
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Mike . on March 2021
Rony's Landscaping, Inc., 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 makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They were working at a neighbors, I inquired about a job at my residence, it was done THAT DAY! Large tree removal in tight quarters with minimal impact. Great job."
Don B on July 2024
Rony's Landscaping, Inc., 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 makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They were working at a neighbors, I inquired about a job at my residence, it was done THAT DAY! Large tree removal in tight quarters with minimal impact. Great job."
Don B on July 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.
"Was Quikly a fair price, all the work done and a nice guy"
Kathy S on November 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.
"Was Quikly a fair price, all the work done and a nice guy"
Kathy S on November 2024
B to Z Restoration is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 5 years of experience serving Holbrook, and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
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Mike H on April 2020
B to Z Restoration is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 5 years of experience serving Holbrook, and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
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Mike H on April 2020
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. Fully Insured!
"Very prompt, reasonably priced, and good work"
Daniel G 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. Fully Insured!
"Very prompt, reasonably priced, and good work"
Daniel G on May 2025
Thank you for visiting OutdoorX, LLC. We are your locally owned and operated landscaping and hardscaping specialists based in Salem, MA. We service clients throughout Essex County and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!
"Starling and his fabulous company have been our landscapers since the fall of 2023 when our work schedules prevented us from keeping up with our yard work. We came to Angi's List and got call backs from several people, but Starling was the only one who came to the house. We were very pleased with the end result and had him come back for a spring clean up. We then let him take over our lawn care plus help with fixing our front beds that needed some TLC. We highly recommend him, and as a matter of fact his crew were just here yesterday starting the spring clean up. Starling is very professional, friendly and always easy to get a hold of when we have a question about something. He spent hours with us picking out shrubs and plants and never made us feel rushed. His crew are very friendly and take great care of our yard. We are so pleased that he showed up to our house on that late fall day!"
kevin p on March 2025
Thank you for visiting OutdoorX, LLC. We are your locally owned and operated landscaping and hardscaping specialists based in Salem, MA. We service clients throughout Essex County and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!
"Starling and his fabulous company have been our landscapers since the fall of 2023 when our work schedules prevented us from keeping up with our yard work. We came to Angi's List and got call backs from several people, but Starling was the only one who came to the house. We were very pleased with the end result and had him come back for a spring clean up. We then let him take over our lawn care plus help with fixing our front beds that needed some TLC. We highly recommend him, and as a matter of fact his crew were just here yesterday starting the spring clean up. Starling is very professional, friendly and always easy to get a hold of when we have a question about something. He spent hours with us picking out shrubs and plants and never made us feel rushed. His crew are very friendly and take great care of our yard. We are so pleased that he showed up to our house on that late fall day!"
kevin p on March 2025
Our mission at Ceso Landscaping is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Company Name stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!
"I am a repeat customer. Ceso has installed a driveway, walkway and fence at my last house. And at my current home, they have built a 10 foot tall retaining wall and a beautiful paver patio. Today, they just installed sod. The price was fair, the quality is great, and they showed up when they said they would. I am very happy with the job, and I will use them again for future projects."
Michael D on September 2023
Our mission at Ceso Landscaping is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Company Name stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!
"I am a repeat customer. Ceso has installed a driveway, walkway and fence at my last house. And at my current home, they have built a 10 foot tall retaining wall and a beautiful paver patio. Today, they just installed sod. The price was fair, the quality is great, and they showed up when they said they would. I am very happy with the job, and I will use them again for future projects."
Michael D on September 2023
As experts in residential lawn care and ground maintenance, Elmer's Landscaping and Construction, will exceed your expectations. With years of experience manicuring lawns and power washing exterior surfaces, we understand the value of quality, professionalism and responsiveness. We offer competitive pricing and look forward to serving you.
"I had a crew come out to cut some very hard trees, including one located dangerously close to electrical wires. They handled everything with incredible professionalism and skill. What impressed me most was their dedication—they worked efficiently and safely even in pouring rain, never cutting corners. These are some of the hardest-working people I’ve seen, and they clearly take pride in doing the job right. Highly recommended!"
Lening L on May 2025
As experts in residential lawn care and ground maintenance, Elmer's Landscaping and Construction, will exceed your expectations. With years of experience manicuring lawns and power washing exterior surfaces, we understand the value of quality, professionalism and responsiveness. We offer competitive pricing and look forward to serving you.
"I had a crew come out to cut some very hard trees, including one located dangerously close to electrical wires. They handled everything with incredible professionalism and skill. What impressed me most was their dedication—they worked efficiently and safely even in pouring rain, never cutting corners. These are some of the hardest-working people I’ve seen, and they clearly take pride in doing the job right. Highly recommended!"
Lening L on May 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.