Retaining Wall Services in Toronto & GTA
Interlocking retaining walls offer a strong and reliable solution for protecting and stabilizing your property. Built using blocks, bricks, and natural or manufactured stone, they provide exceptional durability while enhancing the look of your outdoor space. With versatile design options, these walls can be customized to fit various layouts and styles.
Expert Retaining Wall Services for Your Landscape
Retaining walls are essential for both functionality and aesthetics. They help manage sloped landscapes, prevent soil erosion, and enhance outdoor spaces. Whether you need a retaining wall for structural support or as a decorative feature, OnParLandscaping provides expert craftsmanship using high-quality materials like armour stone, interlocking, or wood. Our team understands the importance of proper design, drainage, and construction to ensure long-lasting, durable retaining walls.
Choosing the right contractors is crucial, as improperly built retaining walls can fail over time due to soil pressure and drainage issues. That’s why our experienced professionals follow all city by-laws, use top-grade materials, and apply industry-leading techniques to build walls that are not only structurally sound but also visually appealing.
Why Choose OnParLandscaping for Retaining Walls?
A free in-home estimate to assess your landscape needs
Skilled professionals with experience in all types of retaining walls
Affordable rates without compromising quality
A limited warranty(2 years) on labour for peace of mind
Additional stonework services for driveways, patios, pools, and more
| SERVICE | PRICE | ESTIMATE |
|---|---|---|
| Retaining Wall Services | $49 / foot | Free In-Home Estimate |
No matter the size or complexity of your project, we are committed to delivering outstanding results that enhance your property’s value and functionality. Get in touch with us today to start your retaining wall project!
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Retaining Wall Services in Toronto and the GTA
We specialize in retaining wall construction across Toronto and the GTA, providing durable and visually striking solutions. Let OnParLandscaping enhance your outdoor space with exceptional craftsmanship!
How We Design and Install Retaining Walls
The Purpose of a Retaining Wall
A retaining wall serves a crucial function in landscaping, providing structural support by holding back soil or aggregate. These walls are commonly used for:
Modifying elevation – Creating leveled areas on sloped properties.
Foundation protection – Preventing soil erosion and stabilizing the ground around buildings or structures.
Enhancing outdoor spaces – Acting as the backbone for features like outdoor kitchens, fire pits, raised flower beds, or garden terraces.
One of the primary reasons retaining walls fail is poor drainage. When water accumulates behind the wall—especially in freezing conditions—it exerts pressure that can lead to cracks, shifting, or collapse. This often results from improper construction methods and the use of non-permeable backfill materials that trap moisture.
How We Build Durable Retaining Walls
To prevent water buildup and ensure long-term stability, we use 3/4 clear gravel as backfill behind the wall. This material allows water to drain effectively, directing it downward to weeping tile or drainage pipes, which carry excess moisture away and alleviate pressure on the structure.
Proper foundation preparation is also essential. Retaining walls should never be built directly on soil—a gravel base of 6 to 12 inches is necessary to provide stability, with a geotextile layer to separate the soil from the base. Additionally, concrete or interlocking block retaining walls over 3 feet high require a concrete base with geogrid reinforcement to support their weight and prevent shifting over time.
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Expert Retaining Wall Contractor in Toronto
Enhance your outdoor space with a professionally installed retaining wall that offers both structural support and aesthetic appeal. Retaining walls are available in various materials, styles, and sizes, allowing you to find the perfect fit for your landscape. Not only do they help prevent soil erosion and improve drainage, but they also create visually striking features like raised garden beds, outdoor seating areas, and decorative borders.
Built for durability, retaining walls require minimal maintenance, ensuring they remain strong and intact for years to come. If you’re looking for a practical yet stylish way to upgrade your yard, consider a custom-built retaining wall that blends functionality with long-lasting beauty.
Retaining Wall Installation
Retaining walls can be built using four primary methods: gravity walls, piling walls, cantilever walls, and anchored walls. In landscaping, gravity and cantilever retaining walls are the most commonly used due to their strength and reliability.
Gravity retaining walls rely on their own weight and a solid base for stability. They can be constructed using concrete blocks or natural stone. These materials may be bonded together with construction adhesive or cement for added durability.
Cantilever retaining walls, on the other hand, are reinforced with concrete or mortared masonry. They feature additional support from the back or front to enhance their strength and longevity, making them ideal for handling significant soil pressure while maintaining a clean and modern look.
Retaining Wall Counstruction Service Areas
> Bridle Path
> Brampton
> Burlington
> Caledon
> Concord
> Etobicoke
> East York
> Forest Hill
> Georgetown
> Halton Hills
> King City
> Kleinburg
> Markham
> Mississauga
> Maple
> Milton
> North York
> Nobleton
> Oakville
> Richmond Hill
> Rosedale
> Scarborough
> Stouffville
> The Beaches
> Thornhill
> Toronto
> Unionville
> Vaughan
> Woodbridge
> Woodbine
> York Mills
