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At Sta-Built Construction, our primary objective is to create an outdoor space that you will love and enjoy for a long time! We specialize in designing and building outdoor spaces using paver patios & walkways, paver driveways, retaining walls, artificial turf and other outdoor elements. All of our work is backed by a best in class 15-year workmanship warranty. The three things that we believe separate us from all other contractors are: 1) We do it right, or make it right every time. 2) We provide clear and transparent pricing on every bid. 3) We hold our team to high standard and provide timely communication on every project. We are very excited by the possibility of working with you and hope we can add you to our growing list of 1,500+ happy homeowners from the last 10 years!
"Our project was a paver patio with a retaining wall and a connecting walkway. The entire project went very well and the results are terrific. Scott was on hand daily with advice and explanations which made us feel confident in what turned out to be a very attractive and upscale addition to our backyard. We will definitely use Sta-Built for a future project. "
Rodney B on June 2025
At Sta-Built Construction, our primary objective is to create an outdoor space that you will love and enjoy for a long time! We specialize in designing and building outdoor spaces using paver patios & walkways, paver driveways, retaining walls, artificial turf and other outdoor elements. All of our work is backed by a best in class 15-year workmanship warranty. The three things that we believe separate us from all other contractors are: 1) We do it right, or make it right every time. 2) We provide clear and transparent pricing on every bid. 3) We hold our team to high standard and provide timely communication on every project. We are very excited by the possibility of working with you and hope we can add you to our growing list of 1,500+ happy homeowners from the last 10 years!
"Our project was a paver patio with a retaining wall and a connecting walkway. The entire project went very well and the results are terrific. Scott was on hand daily with advice and explanations which made us feel confident in what turned out to be a very attractive and upscale addition to our backyard. We will definitely use Sta-Built for a future project. "
Rodney B on June 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our paving work 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!
"These guys did a top notch job installing permeable pavers and retaining walls for us. The original driveway was uneven and the levels were challenging. They came up with an elegant solution that is beautiful to look at and is highly functional. A+"
Laura W on August 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our paving work 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!
"These guys did a top notch job installing permeable pavers and retaining walls for us. The original driveway was uneven and the levels were challenging. They came up with an elegant solution that is beautiful to look at and is highly functional. A+"
Laura W on August 2024
"Just a great job all around. Randy’s workers are artists in stone. Randy took the time necessary to educate us and offered diversity of options."
William S on November 2021
"Just a great job all around. Randy’s workers are artists in stone. Randy took the time necessary to educate us and offered diversity of options."
William S on November 2021
Venegas Construction LLC 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They did a wonderful job!!! "
carla s on March 2025
Venegas Construction LLC 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They did a wonderful job!!! "
carla s on March 2025
At W&C Contractors LLC, we provide top-notch landscaping services across Washington State, embodying our Christian values to enhance every yard we touch, we focus on many services, the whole Landscape Contruction side if it from zero to wao! or if you need a new remodel or update on your yards from Pavers, Retaining walls, new Sprinklers system, Winterization, wooden fence and gates, new planter beds and plants, got a blueprint plan? We got you! let us know, text us or call us and leave a voice mail at 253 765 3753 or email us at wcontractors19@gmail.com
"Very professional and highly recommend this company! "
christina m on January 2025
At W&C Contractors LLC, we provide top-notch landscaping services across Washington State, embodying our Christian values to enhance every yard we touch, we focus on many services, the whole Landscape Contruction side if it from zero to wao! or if you need a new remodel or update on your yards from Pavers, Retaining walls, new Sprinklers system, Winterization, wooden fence and gates, new planter beds and plants, got a blueprint plan? We got you! let us know, text us or call us and leave a voice mail at 253 765 3753 or email us at wcontractors19@gmail.com
"Very professional and highly recommend this company! "
christina m on January 2025
Thank you for visiting OLYMPIA WA SERVICES LLC. We are your locally owned and operated general contracting specialists based in Olympia, WA. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Thurston County and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!
"Customer service was top rung, very much appreciated! My walkway is just what I wanted."
Jean H on May 2025
Thank you for visiting OLYMPIA WA SERVICES LLC. We are your locally owned and operated general contracting specialists based in Olympia, WA. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Thurston County and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!
"Customer service was top rung, very much appreciated! My walkway is just what I wanted."
Jean H on May 2025
We have many years of experience in hardscaping and more importantly a lot of installed projects ranging from paver patios, artificial turf, driveways, retaining walls, seat walls, garden walls, drainage, fences, decks. You will not find better craftsmanship anywhere and we keep our pricing low because we are not interested in becoming a huge company that pays big salaries for project managers / architects / excessive office people. Our process starts with a FREE estimate a sketch design to scale and will provide a detailed proposal before we leave the appointment, there is no waiting. Our install schedule never gets too far out from us because we know how important it is to have that balance with clients. Who wants to throw down a deposit and wait 3-6 months sometimes longer!? We are 3-4 weeks out year round with 3 crews working hard.
"We had a large backyard project completed by ND Brick Pavers at the end of 2021 (Jose and Ryan were our main contacts). We had a really frustrating experience of poor communication and work not being done as requested. We had a lot of back and forth and yet still did not get the result we wanted. Ultimately, the main things we were concerned about came to fruition--there are pavers that are wobbly and not level, there are pavers that create a bowl and trap water creating lakes in our patio and our grass area is basically a swimming pool all winter because they did not provide adequate drainage despite our repeated encouragement/concern. Our fence is now being damaged due to their workmanship putting pressure on it, leading to more money needing to be spent down the road. Despite their "warranty", they have not returned multiple emails from me saying I'd like to discuss the issues. All in all, it is very frustrating to have spent so much money (and time) on a project only to have it do"
Ashley J on March 2025
We have many years of experience in hardscaping and more importantly a lot of installed projects ranging from paver patios, artificial turf, driveways, retaining walls, seat walls, garden walls, drainage, fences, decks. You will not find better craftsmanship anywhere and we keep our pricing low because we are not interested in becoming a huge company that pays big salaries for project managers / architects / excessive office people. Our process starts with a FREE estimate a sketch design to scale and will provide a detailed proposal before we leave the appointment, there is no waiting. Our install schedule never gets too far out from us because we know how important it is to have that balance with clients. Who wants to throw down a deposit and wait 3-6 months sometimes longer!? We are 3-4 weeks out year round with 3 crews working hard.
"We had a large backyard project completed by ND Brick Pavers at the end of 2021 (Jose and Ryan were our main contacts). We had a really frustrating experience of poor communication and work not being done as requested. We had a lot of back and forth and yet still did not get the result we wanted. Ultimately, the main things we were concerned about came to fruition--there are pavers that are wobbly and not level, there are pavers that create a bowl and trap water creating lakes in our patio and our grass area is basically a swimming pool all winter because they did not provide adequate drainage despite our repeated encouragement/concern. Our fence is now being damaged due to their workmanship putting pressure on it, leading to more money needing to be spent down the road. Despite their "warranty", they have not returned multiple emails from me saying I'd like to discuss the issues. All in all, it is very frustrating to have spent so much money (and time) on a project only to have it do"
Ashley J on March 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!
"Very professional and efficient. We had a great experience!"
Samantha S on March 2024
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!
"Very professional and efficient. We had a great experience!"
Samantha S on March 2024
Thousands of NW homeowners have trusted TerraFirma Foundation Systems to keep their homes safe, dry and stable since 2005. Nearly half of our business comes from referrals or repeat customers. We can help you too! TerraFirma is the NW expert in home foundations, basement and crawl space waterproofing, concrete leveling, and wall stabilization.
"Great; competitive price, installation went great, friendly and responsive staff in person and office"
Andrew M on February 2020
Thousands of NW homeowners have trusted TerraFirma Foundation Systems to keep their homes safe, dry and stable since 2005. Nearly half of our business comes from referrals or repeat customers. We can help you too! TerraFirma is the NW expert in home foundations, basement and crawl space waterproofing, concrete leveling, and wall stabilization.
"Great; competitive price, installation went great, friendly and responsive staff in person and office"
Andrew M on February 2020
Family owned business with over 10 years experience- Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers - Painting - Pressure Washing - Drywall Repair -
"Awesome! Super hard worker, who goes above and beyond to deliver customer satisfaction. Excellent value and trustworthy"
Richard p on March 2025
Family owned business with over 10 years experience- Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers - Painting - Pressure Washing - Drywall Repair -
"Awesome! Super hard worker, who goes above and beyond to deliver customer satisfaction. Excellent value and trustworthy"
Richard p on March 2025
FAQs for retaining wall installation projects in Yelm, WA
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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