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Picked by Darin

Picked by Darin Chamberlin. In 42 years of landscape contracting, Darin has worked hand in hand with roofers, plumbers, remodelers, tree crews and storm repair pros, because every outdoor project depends on the trades around it. This retaining wall store grew out of that work. It isn't a venture capital deal, it's gear Darin has seen get the job done.

Tools and supplies selected for Cedar Rapids Retaining Walls customers.

Shop for job supplies and products to maintain the finished work. Each button opens Amazon in a new tab, keeping this page available. To hire a contractor, ask for a free estimate.

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Local picks for Cedar Rapids

Frost heave and poor drainage push walls out of line. Compact well and drain the water away.

Multiquip MVC82VHW Plate Compactor

Multiquip MVC82VHW Plate Compactor

This plate compactor comes equipped with an 18-inch plate, built-in water tank, and Honda GX160 engine.

Check that the plate's dimensions are suitable for your workspace.

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Flex Drain with sock, 25 ft

Flex Drain with sock, 25 ft

A 25-foot flexible drain line with a filter sock, for carrying water away from behind a wall or a soggy spot.

Confirm the pipe diameter works for your drainage layout.

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A black hideaway two-way radio base unit with a short antenna and a green status light, next to a wireless handheld microphone

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Midland MXT295 15W GMRS mobile radio with Bluetooth mic

Talk across a big job site, from the truck to the far side of the yard, without walking back or yelling over the equipment. 15 watts (5-watt low setting), IP67 sealed against dust and water, automatic noise canceling, 22 GMRS + 8 repeater channels and 154 privacy codes, PA and intercom, and NOAA weather alerts. The hideaway base unit tucks out of sight and runs off a DC vehicle adapter.

Using GMRS in the US needs an FCC license: no test, $35 for 10 years, and one license covers your immediate family. Anyone outside your family needs their own.

Read our GMRS guide (license, range, uses)

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Five black GLOBAL-PTT handheld radios with screens showing WiFi, 4G LTE, GPS and SOS icons

Crew radios over cell networks

global-ptt 5-pack 4G LTE / WiFi push-to-talk radios

Five push-to-talk radios that talk over 4G LTE or WiFi instead of radio range, so a crew spread across town (or across job sites) can still reach each other. Each one comes with a pre-installed SIM card, GPS and an SOS button, in an IP67 case that floats if it gets dropped in water.

Needs cell or WiFi coverage to work. Check the current price, coverage and platform terms on Amazon before ordering.

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NDS Pro Series channel drain kit

NDS Pro Series channel drain kit

A deep-profile channel drain with galvanized steel grates, end caps and an outlet, for catching sheet runoff across a driveway or patio edge.

Measure the channel and outlet before installation.

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Our picks

A selection of retaining wall tools and supplies for Cedar Rapids project sites
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VEVOR woven weed barrier

VEVOR woven weed barrier

Use woven weed cloth in planting areas next to the wall; it is not for wall drainage.

Do not use this woven cloth instead of engineered filter fabric or geotextile in a retaining-wall system.

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Mosser Lee decorative river rock

Mosser Lee decorative river rock

Add a decorative accent to nearby beds or planters with this modest river-rock package.

The decorative rocks come in a 5-pound bag; they are neither structural stone nor a prescribed drainage material.

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Hykolity low-voltage path lights

Hykolity low-voltage path lights

Install low-voltage walkway fixtures to light paths and planted areas next to the wall.

Check the transformer, cable, and connector requirements; additional parts may be needed for a complete power system.

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Gorilla Carts garden dump cart

Gorilla Carts garden dump cart

Use a dump cart to haul mulch and other lighter landscaping materials around the work area.

Before you buy, confirm the live price, selected model, compatibility, and maker's directions.

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VEVOR 16-inch electric concrete saw

VEVOR 16-inch electric concrete saw

Use this electric saw to trim retaining-wall units, pavers, and concrete borders.

Fit the tool with an appropriate diamond blade. Use water or another dust-control method, and protect your eyes, ears, and lungs.

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Wacker Neuson WP1550AW Plate Compactor

Wacker Neuson WP1550AW Plate Compactor

This compactor, supplied with a water tank, uses single-direction vibratory action.

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Tomahawk Honda Plate Compactor

Tomahawk Honda Plate Compactor

A 5.5-horsepower Honda GX160 drives this vibrating plate compactor.

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WEN 7HP Plate Compactor

WEN 7HP Plate Compactor

A 212cc plate compactor with a wheel kit and 4,496-pound compaction force.

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YARDMAX YC1390 Plate Compactor

YARDMAX YC1390 Plate Compactor

Powered by a 6.5 hp Briggs engine, this plate compactor delivers 3,000 pounds of compaction force.

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YARDMAX YC0850 Plate Compactor

YARDMAX YC0850 Plate Compactor

The unit is rated at 2.5 hp and provides 1,850 pounds of compaction force.

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Topcon RL-H5B Rotary Laser Kit

Topcon RL-H5B Rotary Laser Kit

The horizontal self-leveling rotary laser set includes a receiver, field notebook, detector mount, and carrying case.

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Spectra Precision LL300N-1 Rotary Laser Kit

Spectra Precision LL300N-1 Rotary Laser Kit

This rotary laser package comes with alkaline batteries, a tripod, and a grade rod.

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Spectra Precision LL100N-2 Laser Level Kit

Spectra Precision LL100N-2 Laser Level Kit

The kit includes an HR320 receiver, a mounting clamp, a 15-foot grade staff, a tripod, and a system case.

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Johnson 99-028K Dual-Slope Rotary Laser

Johnson 99-028K Dual-Slope Rotary Laser

Electronic rotary laser that levels itself for horizontal and vertical dual-slope applications.

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Johnson 99-027K Rotary Laser System

Johnson 99-027K Rotary Laser System

Self-leveling rotary laser system featuring a red laser.

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VEVOR Green Rotary Laser Level Kit

VEVOR Green Rotary Laser Level Kit

This green rotary laser levels itself and comes with a remote control, survey tripod, and 5-meter staff.

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Loctite PL Premium adhesive

Loctite PL Premium adhesive

Use this adhesive to bond compatible masonry and landscape-block caps.

Confirm the block base and cap manufacturer permit this product; it cannot stand in for engineered structural ties.

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Rain Bird drip-irrigation kit

Rain Bird drip-irrigation kit

A drip line can irrigate plants on terraces if its discharge stays directed away from the wall.

Confirm water pressure, backflow safeguards, winter prep, and plant-specific watering needs.

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Kante concrete planter

Kante concrete planter

Place a standalone planter away from wall tops and drainage openings to add greenery.

Avoid placing weighty pots on the wall top, keep outlets unobstructed, and stay under deck capacity.

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