Give Changes in Level a Place in the Plan
A retaining wall holds soil at different elevations. Planned with the surrounding landscape, it can also make the space easier to enjoy.
Make a slope more usable
Create defined levels for planting or outdoor living, with steps and paths considered alongside the wall.
Shape gardens and patios
Bring a clear edge to raised planting areas and resolve the transition between a patio and higher ground.
Connect the whole yard
Choose a wall that works with the home, paving and planting, whether you are updating an existing yard or starting a new landscape.
Planning a wall alongside paving or steps? Explore our stone work and hardscape services.
Armour Stone or Precast Retaining Walls?
Start with the look you like, then consider the space, access and work the wall needs to do.
NATURAL TEXTURE
Armour Stone Retaining Walls
Large natural stones bring variation in shape, colour and texture. They suit a landscape where substantial stone, planting and broad steps are part of the character.
Consider: room for the stones and access for placement. The wall layout needs to account for those practical limits as well as its appearance.
DEFINED LINES
Precast Retaining Walls
Manufactured concrete wall units offer a more consistent shape, with different finishes and colours. They can complement paved areas and create a coordinated look through a terraced garden.
Consider: the wall system’s design limits, available finishes and how caps, corners and steps will come together.
Both approaches need a design suited to the site. Wall height, ground conditions and the weight of anything above or behind the wall affect the choice.
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The Details Behind a Lasting Wall
The finished stone is the part you see. Ground preparation, drainage and the design beneath and behind it also matter.
Ground and base preparation
Soil conditions and the selected wall system shape the preparation needed. A taller wall or difficult site can require a different design from a low garden wall.
Water and drainage
The plan needs to consider water behind the wall and runoff around it. Drainage materials and a suitable outlet belong in that discussion.
Height and surrounding loads
Slopes, driveways and structures near a wall can affect its design. Engineering and approval requirements should be established for the particular project.
If the wall is part of a bigger change, our landscape design and construction service can help bring the layout, materials and outdoor living areas into one plan.
What Affects Retaining Wall Installation Cost?
Two walls of the same length can involve very different work. Height, access and what is happening behind the wall all influence the scope.
Share a budget you are comfortable discussing. It helps us work through the priorities and material choices with you.
FROM A HOMEOWNER
Clear communication matters
They consulted us every step of the way, made corrections when needed, and delivered a beautiful outcome without exception.
Brian Rotenberg · Google review
Brian’s review covers several landscaping projects, including excavation and armour stone placement.
When comparing quotes, check what is included in preparation, drainage, removal and finishing—not just the visible wall.
From First Conversation to Construction
01
Walk through the space
We discuss what you want to change, review the project and take measurements. You do not need a finished design to get started.
02
Work through the choices
Ideas, materials and follow-up discussions help define the scope. We prepare the project quote with those choices in mind.
03
Plan the timing
We discuss a start date and expected timeline. Scope, existing commitments and seasonal conditions affect scheduling.
04
Build the agreed project
Construction follows the agreed plan. Weather and the scale of the work affect progress and completion.
Retaining Wall Questions
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR YARD
Start Planning Your Retaining Wall
Tell us what you would like to change and where your property is located. A rough wall length, the difference in level and a few details about access are helpful if you have them.
Not sure which material suits the space? That can be part of the conversation.
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