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Retaining wall installers in Wells

Bibb Rock Landscaping
47 Pine Hill Road
4.88(
5
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Approved Pro
Bibb Rock Landscaping
47 Pine Hill Road
4.88(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

Bibb Rock Landscaping,LLC has been creating beatiful landscapes for residential and commercial properties for over a decade. We pride ourselves in being one of the leading landscape companies in the area with expertise in full landscape design, hardscape, installation and maintenance.

"They did a great job and I may have then back next year for the front yard. Very reliable and pleasant to deal with."

Nancy D on October 2015

Bibb Rock Landscaping,LLC has been creating beatiful landscapes for residential and commercial properties for over a decade. We pride ourselves in being one of the leading landscape companies in the area with expertise in full landscape design, hardscape, installation and maintenance.

"They did a great job and I may have then back next year for the front yard. Very reliable and pleasant to deal with."

Nancy D on October 2015


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Wicked Hardscapes LLC
999 Roosevelt Trail, Suite 2
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Wicked Hardscapes LLC
999 Roosevelt Trail, Suite 2
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Wicked Hardscapes is committed to excellence 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. Please give us a call today!

"We had an incredible experience working with Wicked Hardscapes! From beginning to end Luke and his crew were absolutely top-tier. The efficiency that they handled our project was impressive; they stayed on schedule and completed the work more quickly than anticipated without any sacrifice to quality! Communication was seamless throughout the entire project. Luke was always available to answer out questions, provide updates and offer helpful suggestions based on his extensive expertise. It is clear that he knows all the ins and outs of the hardscaping industry like the back of his hand. His attention to detail really shines in the final result. As icing on the cake, his pricing was very fair and affordable, particularly considering the high-level of craftsmanship. We could not be happier with our new patio space and we highly recommend Wicked Hardscapes for any project!"

Sawyer M on March 2025

Wicked Hardscapes is committed to excellence 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. Please give us a call today!

"We had an incredible experience working with Wicked Hardscapes! From beginning to end Luke and his crew were absolutely top-tier. The efficiency that they handled our project was impressive; they stayed on schedule and completed the work more quickly than anticipated without any sacrifice to quality! Communication was seamless throughout the entire project. Luke was always available to answer out questions, provide updates and offer helpful suggestions based on his extensive expertise. It is clear that he knows all the ins and outs of the hardscaping industry like the back of his hand. His attention to detail really shines in the final result. As icing on the cake, his pricing was very fair and affordable, particularly considering the high-level of craftsmanship. We could not be happier with our new patio space and we highly recommend Wicked Hardscapes for any project!"

Sawyer M on March 2025


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Coastal Pines Landscaping LLC
ROUTE 1
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Coastal Pines Landscaping LLC
ROUTE 1
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
144 local quotes requested

Coastal Pines Landscaping offers year round landscaping & snow removal services for York County Maine. From Sod, mulch, yard clean ups, mowing and more.

"Great company, great group of guys. Showed up, worked hard, performed quality workmanship. I plan on hiring them again soon."

Terry E on July 2024

Coastal Pines Landscaping offers year round landscaping & snow removal services for York County Maine. From Sod, mulch, yard clean ups, mowing and more.

"Great company, great group of guys. Showed up, worked hard, performed quality workmanship. I plan on hiring them again soon."

Terry E on July 2024


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SALMON FALLS NURSERY
511 PORTLAND ST
3.00(
1
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SALMON FALLS NURSERY
511 PORTLAND ST
3.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
295 local quotes requested
47 years of experience

For over 40 years, Northern New Englanders have trusted Salmon Falls Nursery & Landscaping to personalize the look and function of their landscape. We specialize in the design and installation of landscape gardens and hardscapes for residential and commercial clients. In addition, we offer design and commercial landscape maintenance. We strive to earn your business in everything we do. Your beautiful, finished landscape is the result of our extensive expertise and Yankee work ethic, delivered by the friendliest staff in the business. Many of the trees and shrubs we install come from our own 200-acre Nursery in Berwick, Maine. We invite you to spend some time getting to know our work and reputation. Whatever your vision for your landscape, all of us at Salmon Falls are committed to making it a reality.

For over 40 years, Northern New Englanders have trusted Salmon Falls Nursery & Landscaping to personalize the look and function of their landscape. We specialize in the design and installation of landscape gardens and hardscapes for residential and commercial clients. In addition, we offer design and commercial landscape maintenance. We strive to earn your business in everything we do. Your beautiful, finished landscape is the result of our extensive expertise and Yankee work ethic, delivered by the friendliest staff in the business. Many of the trees and shrubs we install come from our own 200-acre Nursery in Berwick, Maine. We invite you to spend some time getting to know our work and reputation. Whatever your vision for your landscape, all of us at Salmon Falls are committed to making it a reality.


JL Excavation
36 Sylvanus Wood Ln
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
JL Excavation
36 Sylvanus Wood Ln
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
560 local quotes requested

Excavating and tree removal. Fully licensed and fully insured. Owner operated. In Business since 2018 with 15 years industry experience. Available 7 days a week.

"Excellent. Very professional."

CHRISTOPHER M on April 2023

Excavating and tree removal. Fully licensed and fully insured. Owner operated. In Business since 2018 with 15 years industry experience. Available 7 days a week.

"Excellent. Very professional."

CHRISTOPHER M on April 2023


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Everest207 Landscaping LLC
1632 Post Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Everest207 Landscaping LLC
1632 Post Road
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
180 local quotes requested

Everest207 Landscaping LLC offers a wide variety of Landscape and Hardscape Services. Give us a call to change your property for the better!! FULLY INSURED

"We had an exceptional experience working with this company. The manager and his crew were not only friendly but also highly professional. Facing the daunting task of removing 16 stumps, we were impressed by their ability to provide a competitive price and deliver outstanding results. The finished work exceeded our expectations, leaving us incredibly satisfied. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone in need of stump removal services."

gerzain T on December 2024

Everest207 Landscaping LLC offers a wide variety of Landscape and Hardscape Services. Give us a call to change your property for the better!! FULLY INSURED

"We had an exceptional experience working with this company. The manager and his crew were not only friendly but also highly professional. Facing the daunting task of removing 16 stumps, we were impressed by their ability to provide a competitive price and deliver outstanding results. The finished work exceeded our expectations, leaving us incredibly satisfied. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone in need of stump removal services."

gerzain T on December 2024


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Busch Site Contracting LLC
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Busch Site Contracting LLC
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
119 local quotes requested

Busch Site Contracting, LLC is an excavation contractor proudly serving in New Hampshire & Maine. We strive to not only meet, but exceed the expectations of our clients. Providing premier site work services from excavation, land clearing, utilities and more, we have you covered. We value our client relationships and ensure our priority to deliver seamless, on-time and successful results. We do not offer interior fuel tank removal.

"It went really well, Sean was very helpful and did the job quickly. He was tied up on another job for a while but once he got to our house, he removed the concrete steps quickly and efficiently."

Marc-Anthony S on February 2025

Busch Site Contracting, LLC is an excavation contractor proudly serving in New Hampshire & Maine. We strive to not only meet, but exceed the expectations of our clients. Providing premier site work services from excavation, land clearing, utilities and more, we have you covered. We value our client relationships and ensure our priority to deliver seamless, on-time and successful results. We do not offer interior fuel tank removal.

"It went really well, Sean was very helpful and did the job quickly. He was tied up on another job for a while but once he got to our house, he removed the concrete steps quickly and efficiently."

Marc-Anthony S on February 2025


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MaineScapes Property Maintenance LLC
Old Fields Road
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
MaineScapes Property Maintenance LLC
Old Fields Road
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
311 local quotes requested

We are proud to offer a wide variety of landscaping services to make the vision you have, for your home's exterior living area, a reality. We specialize in lawn maintenance, hardscaping, patio building, irrigation installation and repairs, mulching, and more.

"Outstanding. Highly recommended. Excellent pricing, timely work completion will hire for more projects."

John M on March 2021

We are proud to offer a wide variety of landscaping services to make the vision you have, for your home's exterior living area, a reality. We specialize in lawn maintenance, hardscaping, patio building, irrigation installation and repairs, mulching, and more.

"Outstanding. Highly recommended. Excellent pricing, timely work completion will hire for more projects."

John M on March 2021


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Ramirez Landscaping
4.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Ramirez Landscaping
4.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
333 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

I do snow removal I do lawns care and Landscaping 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 or call for a quote 2075505202 today!

"Very unprofessional - would not recommend. Ramirez was quick to check out my job which was great, but upon giving me a quote, the quote was very sparse so I asked for more detail like were materials included and if he had insurance. Ramirez snapped at me saying how dare I ask him if he insurance. He also refused to provided further clarification of the job but wanted by 3k deposit ASAP."

Tiffany T on May 2025

I do snow removal I do lawns care and Landscaping 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 or call for a quote 2075505202 today!

"Very unprofessional - would not recommend. Ramirez was quick to check out my job which was great, but upon giving me a quote, the quote was very sparse so I asked for more detail like were materials included and if he had insurance. Ramirez snapped at me saying how dare I ask him if he insurance. He also refused to provided further clarification of the job but wanted by 3k deposit ASAP."

Tiffany T on May 2025


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Tree Scouts LLC
22 Hardwood Dr
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Tree Scouts LLC
22 Hardwood Dr
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a family-oriented veteran owned and operated company with years of experience in hazardous tree removal, pruning, land clearing and excavation. Our sole purpose at this company is to provide you with the very best and professional experience without sacrificing quality in our craft. We are currently available to provide free quotes and complete jobs throughout the State of Maine. We look forward to hearing from you!

We are a family-oriented veteran owned and operated company with years of experience in hazardous tree removal, pruning, land clearing and excavation. Our sole purpose at this company is to provide you with the very best and professional experience without sacrificing quality in our craft. We are currently available to provide free quotes and complete jobs throughout the State of Maine. We look forward to hearing from you!

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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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