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Avatar for King Koncrete, Inc.
King Koncrete, Inc.
PO Box 1965
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
King Koncrete, Inc.
PO Box 1965
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 years of experience

King Koncrete, Inc., is a locally owned and operated business. We take pride in every job we do and guarantee 100% customer satisfaction. Call for a free and fair estimate! We welcome your questions.

"I have used them for 15 years. I still use them, excellent work, good quality, on time and professional in all they do."

Leo L on September 2009

King Koncrete, Inc., is a locally owned and operated business. We take pride in every job we do and guarantee 100% customer satisfaction. Call for a free and fair estimate! We welcome your questions.

"I have used them for 15 years. I still use them, excellent work, good quality, on time and professional in all they do."

Leo L on September 2009


Grizel Hardscape and Landscape, Inc.
248 Fox Ln
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Grizel Hardscape and Landscape, Inc.
248 Fox Ln
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

Grizel Hardscape and Landscape, 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.

"The were the best team I have ever hired. They showed up on time. This job exceeded my expectations."

Steven F on August 2024

Grizel Hardscape and Landscape, 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.

"The were the best team I have ever hired. They showed up on time. This job exceeded my expectations."

Steven F on August 2024


Avatar for Scaravalle Property Services
Scaravalle Property Services
555 Exchange Ct
4.28(
52
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Scaravalle Property Services
555 Exchange Ct
4.28(
52
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
29 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Scaravalle Property Services & Northscape Enterprises, Inc., your local brick and stone, concrete and paver experts. We install almost any type of driveways, patios, walks & steps, and retaining walls. Whether you are looking for interlocking pavers, brick, concrete or natural stone, we can do it all. You will appreciate our attention to detail, the quality of our work and our dedication to providing outstanding customer service. Call today. We offer affordable financing options including 0% plans.

"Poor customer service."

Saleh I on October 2022

Welcome to Scaravalle Property Services & Northscape Enterprises, Inc., your local brick and stone, concrete and paver experts. We install almost any type of driveways, patios, walks & steps, and retaining walls. Whether you are looking for interlocking pavers, brick, concrete or natural stone, we can do it all. You will appreciate our attention to detail, the quality of our work and our dedication to providing outstanding customer service. Call today. We offer affordable financing options including 0% plans.

"Poor customer service."

Saleh I on October 2022


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Daybreaker, Inc.
17201 Jefferson Street, Unit 3
4.88(
13
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Daybreaker, Inc.
17201 Jefferson Street, Unit 3
4.88(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. 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!

"The work done was great. It took a long time, however, to get responses to our requests for quotes, change orders, scheduling, etc."

Paul K on May 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. 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!

"The work done was great. It took a long time, however, to get responses to our requests for quotes, change orders, scheduling, etc."

Paul K on May 2024


Eagle Crest Landscaping & AG Concrete Services, LLC
939 Cardiff Dr
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Eagle Crest Landscaping & AG Concrete Services, LLC
939 Cardiff Dr
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"My project was complete in time Im happy with their service I highly reccomend "

aurelio D on April 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"My project was complete in time Im happy with their service I highly reccomend "

aurelio D on April 2025


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Premier Paving of Northern Illinois
70 S US Highway 45
4.41(
18
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Approved Pro
Premier Paving of Northern Illinois
70 S US Highway 45
4.41(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
174 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our review from satisfied clients. Give us a call today so we can answer all of your questions. Satisfaction is guaranteed!

"MOST important is that Premier is prompt & responsive with crews that are on top of the project. As a General Contractor for 40 years I have worked with many contractors and Premier is at the top of the list. I would highly recommend Premier Paving for ALL of your flat work exterior needs from asphalt paving, concrete & pavers and yes I had them work on my property doing a large driveway replacement and new concrete sidewalk. They are competitively priced and again they RETURN calls, emails & tests."

Tom M on May 2023

We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our review from satisfied clients. Give us a call today so we can answer all of your questions. Satisfaction is guaranteed!

"MOST important is that Premier is prompt & responsive with crews that are on top of the project. As a General Contractor for 40 years I have worked with many contractors and Premier is at the top of the list. I would highly recommend Premier Paving for ALL of your flat work exterior needs from asphalt paving, concrete & pavers and yes I had them work on my property doing a large driveway replacement and new concrete sidewalk. They are competitively priced and again they RETURN calls, emails & tests."

Tom M on May 2023


Avatar for Mike's Maintenance & Lawncare LLC
Mike's Maintenance & Lawncare LLC
PO Box 6394
4.41(
82
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Approved Pro
Mike's Maintenance & Lawncare LLC
PO Box 6394
4.41(
82
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
290 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Mikes Maintenance and Lawncare specializes in all your landscaping wants and needs. With over a decade of experience in our field we can take any idea and make it into reality. We provide a wide verity of services from landscaping, Lawncare, snow removal, concrete and so much more. Let us know what we can do for you today!

"The yard turnout out perfectly. Could not have asked for a smoother experience with great results, at a great price."

Lauren Y on May 2025

Mikes Maintenance and Lawncare specializes in all your landscaping wants and needs. With over a decade of experience in our field we can take any idea and make it into reality. We provide a wide verity of services from landscaping, Lawncare, snow removal, concrete and so much more. Let us know what we can do for you today!

"The yard turnout out perfectly. Could not have asked for a smoother experience with great results, at a great price."

Lauren Y on May 2025


Avatar for 5 Star Concrete & Construction
5 Star Concrete & Construction
1444 S Rockwell
4.58(
133
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Approved Pro
5 Star Concrete & Construction
1444 S Rockwell
4.58(
133
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Terrific value
148 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

We are a small business. We were established in 2012. Most of business is from word of mouth. We specialize in all line of concrete work, fencing, sodding and landscaping.

"Starting with the estimate (which was comparable to the other estimates I got), Gibran spent more time discussing exactly what I wanted and needed: the old walk was narrow, did I want it widened; squared off or rounded out where it met the garage slab; raising the back walk slightly to eliminate the extra, shallow step at each end; and most usefully, how to work around the 100 year old catalpa, that had lifted and broken the old walk, between it and the house. We ended up adding a curve to the walk, just by the tree, giving it extra space without disturbing the existing tulip bed on the other side of the walk along the house. He and his crew worked quickly and neatly, and did a very nice job. The new walks meet the city sidewalk and garage slab evenly, the curves are smooth, the tree has room, the tulip bed and ivy along the house weren’t disturbed, and now it’s much less of a pain to shovel snow than it used to be! As a bonus, landscaping was not part of the contract, but Gibran found a source of black dirt for us, and when there was a delay (while waiting for the city inspector) after the forms were in place, he and his crew spread the dirt needed to regrade the yard for us, rather than just sit around. I’m very pleased with the work they did for us, enjoyed working with Gibran and his crew, and would definitely recommend 5 Star Concrete & Construction."

ERNEST C on February 2025

We are a small business. We were established in 2012. Most of business is from word of mouth. We specialize in all line of concrete work, fencing, sodding and landscaping.

"Starting with the estimate (which was comparable to the other estimates I got), Gibran spent more time discussing exactly what I wanted and needed: the old walk was narrow, did I want it widened; squared off or rounded out where it met the garage slab; raising the back walk slightly to eliminate the extra, shallow step at each end; and most usefully, how to work around the 100 year old catalpa, that had lifted and broken the old walk, between it and the house. We ended up adding a curve to the walk, just by the tree, giving it extra space without disturbing the existing tulip bed on the other side of the walk along the house. He and his crew worked quickly and neatly, and did a very nice job. The new walks meet the city sidewalk and garage slab evenly, the curves are smooth, the tree has room, the tulip bed and ivy along the house weren’t disturbed, and now it’s much less of a pain to shovel snow than it used to be! As a bonus, landscaping was not part of the contract, but Gibran found a source of black dirt for us, and when there was a delay (while waiting for the city inspector) after the forms were in place, he and his crew spread the dirt needed to regrade the yard for us, rather than just sit around. I’m very pleased with the work they did for us, enjoyed working with Gibran and his crew, and would definitely recommend 5 Star Concrete & Construction."

ERNEST C on February 2025


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Overland
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Overland
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a small company but we strive to give the best, our goal is to satisfy my clients, treat them very well because thanks to work we support our families. Thank you for choosing Overland. We will not disappoint you.

We are a small company but we strive to give the best, our goal is to satisfy my clients, treat them very well because thanks to work we support our families. Thank you for choosing Overland. We will not disappoint you.


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October Hardscaping LLC
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
October Hardscaping LLC
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
770 local quotes requested

October Hardscaping LLC: McCullom Lake's trusted landscaper. We create stunning outdoor spaces with innovative design and meticulous care. We serve in Mccullom Lake, IL, McCullom Lake Village IL; Fox Lake Village IL; Wauconda Township IL; Island Lake Village IL; Johnsburg Village IL; and the surrounding areas. Hardscape Contractor, Landscaping Contractor, Retaining Wall Construction, Patio Construction Contractors, General Landscaping Service Hardscape Company, Landscaping Service, Retaining Wall Service, Patio Construction, General Landscaping Company For more information visit our website: landscapermccullomlakeil.com

"Amazing! Loved every one of them and even bought them lunch and made them coffee each day. Great workers with a great work ethic! Would hire them in an instant!"

Leslie C on September 2024

October Hardscaping LLC: McCullom Lake's trusted landscaper. We create stunning outdoor spaces with innovative design and meticulous care. We serve in Mccullom Lake, IL, McCullom Lake Village IL; Fox Lake Village IL; Wauconda Township IL; Island Lake Village IL; Johnsburg Village IL; and the surrounding areas. Hardscape Contractor, Landscaping Contractor, Retaining Wall Construction, Patio Construction Contractors, General Landscaping Service Hardscape Company, Landscaping Service, Retaining Wall Service, Patio Construction, General Landscaping Company For more information visit our website: landscapermccullomlakeil.com

"Amazing! Loved every one of them and even bought them lunch and made them coffee each day. Great workers with a great work ethic! Would hire them in an instant!"

Leslie C on September 2024

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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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