London Retaining Walls
Finished cedar plank retaining wall with concrete cap and armour stone base along a patio

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155 photos from real jobs

Nothing staged and nothing stock. Finished walls, walls in progress, and the failed walls we were called in to replace.

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Interlocking block walls

Permacon, Allan Block and Unilock systems. Curves, corners, steps and raised beds.

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Curved segmental block retaining wall creating a raised front-yard garden bed with fresh mulch and shrubs
Curved segmental block retaining wall creating a raised front-yard garden bed with fresh mulch and shrubs
New grey segmental block retaining wall with a corner return beneath a cedar fence
New grey segmental block retaining wall with a corner return beneath a cedar fence
Curved segmental concrete block retaining wall built along a backyard fence line
Curved segmental concrete block retaining wall built along a backyard fence line
Tiered grey segmental block retaining wall bordering a wooded backyard in autumn
Tiered grey segmental block retaining wall bordering a wooded backyard in autumn
Tall segmental concrete block retaining wall in a narrow side yard corridor
Tall segmental concrete block retaining wall in a narrow side yard corridor
Curved segmental block retaining wall forming a raised planter bed at a commercial entrance
Curved segmental block retaining wall forming a raised planter bed at a commercial entrance
Curved stacked-block garden retaining wall holding a raised planting bed along a covered farmhouse porch
Curved stacked-block garden retaining wall holding a raised planting bed along a covered farmhouse porch
Segmental block retaining wall with a terraced natural stone wall in the background
Segmental block retaining wall with a terraced natural stone wall in the background
Segmental concrete block retaining wall running along a wood fence line
Segmental concrete block retaining wall running along a wood fence line
Segmental block retaining wall with a wooden fence on top under a clear blue sky
Segmental block retaining wall with a wooden fence on top under a clear blue sky
Segmental block retaining wall creating a raised garden bed at a building entrance
Segmental block retaining wall creating a raised garden bed at a building entrance
Close-up of a segmental concrete block retaining wall with capstones below a timber retaining wall
Close-up of a segmental concrete block retaining wall with capstones below a timber retaining wall
Corner segmental block retaining wall during a backyard hardscape installation
Corner segmental block retaining wall during a backyard hardscape installation
L-shaped segmental block retaining wall lining a backyard patio area
L-shaped segmental block retaining wall lining a backyard patio area
Tiered segmental block retaining wall built along a backyard grade change
Tiered segmental block retaining wall built along a backyard grade change
Finished segmental concrete block retaining wall topped with a wood privacy fence
Finished segmental concrete block retaining wall topped with a wood privacy fence
Tall segmental block retaining wall topped with a wooden privacy fence beside a building
Tall segmental block retaining wall topped with a wooden privacy fence beside a building
Grey segmental block retaining wall with integrated steps and railing in a landscaped backyard
Grey segmental block retaining wall with integrated steps and railing in a landscaped backyard
Low curved stacked-block retaining wall creating a raised garden bed beside a country porch and green lawn
Low curved stacked-block retaining wall creating a raised garden bed beside a country porch and green lawn
Weathered segmental concrete block retaining wall topped with a wood privacy fence along a driveway
Weathered segmental concrete block retaining wall topped with a wood privacy fence along a driveway
Sweeping stacked-block garden retaining wall bordering a manicured lawn and raised flower bed at a farmhouse porch
Sweeping stacked-block garden retaining wall bordering a manicured lawn and raised flower bed at a farmhouse porch
Tall grey segmental block retaining wall curving beside a home during construction
Tall grey segmental block retaining wall curving beside a home during construction
Terraced segmental block retaining walls with steps beside a new parking pad
Terraced segmental block retaining walls with steps beside a new parking pad

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Timber walls and terraces

6x6 pressure-treated timber with deadman anchors, from single walls to multi-tier hillsides.

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Finished cedar plank retaining wall with concrete cap and armour stone base along a patio
Finished cedar plank retaining wall with concrete cap and armour stone base along a patio
Horizontal cedar plank retaining wall with concrete cap bordering a poolside patio
Horizontal cedar plank retaining wall with concrete cap bordering a poolside patio
Long wood timber retaining wall with central access steps in a terraced backyard
Long wood timber retaining wall with central access steps in a terraced backyard
Long terraced timber retaining wall viewed along its length on a graded urban backyard slope
Long terraced timber retaining wall viewed along its length on a graded urban backyard slope
Finished terraced timber retaining wall with built-in bench seating and gravel patio in a shaded backyard
Finished terraced timber retaining wall with built-in bench seating and gravel patio in a shaded backyard
Timber retaining wall with integrated steps and a gravel drainage strip along the fence
Timber retaining wall with integrated steps and a gravel drainage strip along the fence
Stepped-back terraced timber retaining wall rising up a landscaped backyard slope
Stepped-back terraced timber retaining wall rising up a landscaped backyard slope
Horizontal cedar plank retaining wall with concrete cap and river rock boulder base
Horizontal cedar plank retaining wall with concrete cap and river rock boulder base
Two-section timber retaining wall with central steps separating a raised garden from the lawn
Two-section timber retaining wall with central steps separating a raised garden from the lawn
Finished timber retaining wall with black metal railing holding back a landscaped grade
Finished timber retaining wall with black metal railing holding back a landscaped grade
Large timber tie retaining wall holding back a raised garden bed in a residential backyard
Large timber tie retaining wall holding back a raised garden bed in a residential backyard
Long tiered timber retaining wall running along a landscaped hillside slope
Long tiered timber retaining wall running along a landscaped hillside slope
Newly constructed timber retaining wall holding back a wooded hillside during installation
Newly constructed timber retaining wall holding back a wooded hillside during installation
Multi-tiered timber retaining wall system holding back a steep landscaped grade
Multi-tiered timber retaining wall system holding back a steep landscaped grade
New timber retaining wall forming a raised terrace with railing during construction
New timber retaining wall forming a raised terrace with railing during construction
Tall timber retaining wall holding back a landscaped slope along a backyard property line
Tall timber retaining wall holding back a landscaped slope along a backyard property line
Tall tiered timber retaining wall alongside a gravel work area in a backyard
Tall tiered timber retaining wall alongside a gravel work area in a backyard
Tall timber retaining wall draped with vines holding back a fenced slope above a gravel patio
Tall timber retaining wall draped with vines holding back a fenced slope above a gravel patio
Amphitheater-style terraced timber retaining walls curving around a gravel backyard seating area
Amphitheater-style terraced timber retaining walls curving around a gravel backyard seating area
Multi-tiered timber retaining wall creating terraced grades in a landscaped backyard
Multi-tiered timber retaining wall creating terraced grades in a landscaped backyard
Terraced timber retaining wall spanning a sloped backyard undergoing a landscape renovation
Terraced timber retaining wall spanning a sloped backyard undergoing a landscape renovation
Terraced timber retaining walls forming a backyard enclosure under construction in an urban setting
Terraced timber retaining walls forming a backyard enclosure under construction in an urban setting
Terraced timber retaining wall rising up a fenced backyard slope with integrated step lighting
Terraced timber retaining wall rising up a fenced backyard slope with integrated step lighting
Terraced pressure-treated timber retaining wall built into a sloped backyard grade
Terraced pressure-treated timber retaining wall built into a sloped backyard grade
Terraced timber retaining walls stabilizing a steep residential slope during construction
Terraced timber retaining walls stabilizing a steep residential slope during construction
Large terraced timber retaining wall forming stepped tiers behind an apartment building
Large terraced timber retaining wall forming stepped tiers behind an apartment building
Two-tier terraced timber retaining wall creating layered garden beds along a backyard property line
Two-tier terraced timber retaining wall creating layered garden beds along a backyard property line
Terraced timber retaining wall stepping down a wooded backyard slope
Terraced timber retaining wall stepping down a wooded backyard slope
Weathered tiered timber retaining wall holding back a raised garden bed of hostas in a backyard
Weathered tiered timber retaining wall holding back a raised garden bed of hostas in a backyard
Tiered timber retaining wall with layered garden beds along a backyard slope
Tiered timber retaining wall with layered garden beds along a backyard slope
Tiered timber retaining wall forming stepped garden terraces against a backyard slope
Tiered timber retaining wall forming stepped garden terraces against a backyard slope
Tiered timber retaining wall stabilizing a graded residential lot with support posts
Tiered timber retaining wall stabilizing a graded residential lot with support posts
Tiered timber retaining wall with a compacted gravel base in a wooded backyard
Tiered timber retaining wall with a compacted gravel base in a wooded backyard
Tiered timber retaining wall stepping back to hold soil beside a fenced urban backyard
Tiered timber retaining wall stepping back to hold soil beside a fenced urban backyard
Tiered horizontal timber retaining wall holding back soil in a wooded backyard
Tiered horizontal timber retaining wall holding back soil in a wooded backyard
Tiered timber retaining wall with built-in bench seating on a landscaped slope
Tiered timber retaining wall with built-in bench seating on a landscaped slope
Timber beam retaining wall with corner returns holding back a graded driveway
Timber beam retaining wall with corner returns holding back a graded driveway
Old timber log retaining wall bordering a gravel waterfront lot
Old timber log retaining wall bordering a gravel waterfront lot
Timber retaining wall under construction alongside a residential driveway grade change
Timber retaining wall under construction alongside a residential driveway grade change
Weathered timber retaining wall holding back a grassy slope beside a landscaped lawn
Weathered timber retaining wall holding back a grassy slope beside a landscaped lawn
Timber retaining wall running along a gravel walkway with tiered timber walls behind in a backyard
Timber retaining wall running along a gravel walkway with tiered timber walls behind in a backyard
Timber retaining wall holding back soil to create a level backyard behind a residential building
Timber retaining wall holding back soil to create a level backyard behind a residential building
Timber retaining wall creating a tiered grade change across a landscaped backyard
Timber retaining wall creating a tiered grade change across a landscaped backyard
Pressure-treated timber retaining wall built beside a garage to hold back an earth bank
Pressure-treated timber retaining wall built beside a garage to hold back an earth bank
New timber retaining wall beside a set of hillside steps on a wooded embankment
New timber retaining wall beside a set of hillside steps on a wooded embankment
L-shaped timber retaining wall surrounding a freshly poured concrete pad in a backyard
L-shaped timber retaining wall surrounding a freshly poured concrete pad in a backyard
Weathered timber retaining wall curving along a backyard lawn and holding back a treed slope
Weathered timber retaining wall curving along a backyard lawn and holding back a treed slope
Pressure-treated timber retaining wall holding back an earth slope in a sloped backyard
Pressure-treated timber retaining wall holding back an earth slope in a sloped backyard
Two-tier timber retaining wall supporting a raised hosta garden bed along a backyard fence
Two-tier timber retaining wall supporting a raised hosta garden bed along a backyard fence
Raised timber retaining wall terrace with a metal railing overlooking a landscaped yard
Raised timber retaining wall terrace with a metal railing overlooking a landscaped yard
Timber retaining wall being built up with stacked pressure-treated courses along a backyard
Timber retaining wall being built up with stacked pressure-treated courses along a backyard
Timber retaining wall holding back a fenced slope above a gravel walkway in a backyard
Timber retaining wall holding back a fenced slope above a gravel walkway in a backyard
Curved timber retaining wall with adjacent garden steps on a wooded urban slope
Curved timber retaining wall with adjacent garden steps on a wooded urban slope
Timber retaining wall with integrated steps beside a fresh gravel pathway in a wooded backyard
Timber retaining wall with integrated steps beside a fresh gravel pathway in a wooded backyard
Terraced timber retaining wall with integrated step lighting being backfilled in a backyard
Terraced timber retaining wall with integrated step lighting being backfilled in a backyard
Timber retaining wall with safety railing along a hillside above a parking lot
Timber retaining wall with safety railing along a hillside above a parking lot
Timber retaining wall topped with safety fencing beside terraced timber walls in an urban backyard
Timber retaining wall topped with safety fencing beside terraced timber walls in an urban backyard
Cedar timber retaining wall with side steps holding back a landscaped garden bed
Cedar timber retaining wall with side steps holding back a landscaped garden bed
Timber retaining wall with a safety railing beside landscaped stair access on a wooded slope
Timber retaining wall with a safety railing beside landscaped stair access on a wooded slope
Wood timber retaining wall with built-in steps creating a terraced backyard grade change
Wood timber retaining wall with built-in steps creating a terraced backyard grade change
Low timber retaining wall with wooden garden steps during backyard construction
Low timber retaining wall with wooden garden steps during backyard construction
Contractor constructing a wood timber tie retaining wall along a steep landscaped slope
Contractor constructing a wood timber tie retaining wall along a steep landscaped slope
Weathered timber tie retaining wall holding back a raised backyard garden bed during a landscaping project
Weathered timber tie retaining wall holding back a raised backyard garden bed during a landscaping project
Wood timber retaining wall holding back the grade between a driveway and side yard
Wood timber retaining wall holding back the grade between a driveway and side yard

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Poured concrete walls

Formed, reinforced and parged. Driveways, walkouts and stairs.

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Smooth parged poured concrete retaining wall with concrete steps in a landscaped backyard
Smooth parged poured concrete retaining wall with concrete steps in a landscaped backyard
Parged poured concrete retaining wall bordering a mulched garden bed beside a raised backyard deck
Parged poured concrete retaining wall bordering a mulched garden bed beside a raised backyard deck
Finished parged poured concrete retaining wall flanking a concrete staircase beside a brick home
Finished parged poured concrete retaining wall flanking a concrete staircase beside a brick home
Smooth poured concrete retaining wall lining a below-grade access ramp beside a building
Smooth poured concrete retaining wall lining a below-grade access ramp beside a building
Poured concrete retaining wall with weep holes stabilizing a wooded slope beside a residential driveway
Poured concrete retaining wall with weep holes stabilizing a wooded slope beside a residential driveway
New poured concrete retaining wall holding back a treed hillside along a gravel pathway
New poured concrete retaining wall holding back a treed hillside along a gravel pathway
Poured concrete retaining wall enclosing a basement walkout entrance
Poured concrete retaining wall enclosing a basement walkout entrance

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Natural stone, armour stone and boulders

Set with an excavator, drained like every other wall we build.

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Natural boulder retaining wall edging a cedar garden bed beside a backyard pool deck
Natural boulder retaining wall edging a cedar garden bed beside a backyard pool deck
Stacked armour stone retaining wall and steps running along a paved laneway
Stacked armour stone retaining wall and steps running along a paved laneway
Large boulder retaining wall with river rock drainage bed beside a new backyard pool deck
Large boulder retaining wall with river rock drainage bed beside a new backyard pool deck
Armour stone retaining wall with integrated stone steps beside a commercial building
Armour stone retaining wall with integrated stone steps beside a commercial building
New segmental concrete block retaining wall installed at the base of a tall timber retaining wall
New segmental concrete block retaining wall installed at the base of a tall timber retaining wall
Natural stone retaining wall capped with timber beside a river-rock drainage bed in a backyard
Natural stone retaining wall capped with timber beside a river-rock drainage bed in a backyard
Stacked natural stone retaining wall topped with a horizontal wood privacy fence along a backyard grade change
Stacked natural stone retaining wall topped with a horizontal wood privacy fence along a backyard grade change
Natural stone retaining wall forming a terraced raised garden bed beside a brick home
Natural stone retaining wall forming a terraced raised garden bed beside a brick home
New segmental block retaining wall running along a backyard beneath a tall timber retaining wall
New segmental block retaining wall running along a backyard beneath a tall timber retaining wall
Long segmental concrete block retaining wall built beneath a tall tiered timber retaining wall
Long segmental concrete block retaining wall built beneath a tall tiered timber retaining wall
Low natural stone retaining wall running along the rear of a landscaped backyard pool
Low natural stone retaining wall running along the rear of a landscaped backyard pool
Tall natural stone retaining wall alongside a poolside deck build in a backyard
Tall natural stone retaining wall alongside a poolside deck build in a backyard

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Under construction: what is behind the wall

Base courses, clear stone, weeping tile, filter fabric, deadman tiebacks and geogrid. The part you never see once it is backfilled.

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Landscaper building a timber retaining wall to terrace a steep slope
Landscaper building a timber retaining wall to terrace a steep slope
New pressure-treated timber retaining wall base course being installed beside an older timber wall
New pressure-treated timber retaining wall base course being installed beside an older timber wall
Segmental concrete block retaining wall under construction below an old timber retaining wall
Segmental concrete block retaining wall under construction below an old timber retaining wall
New segmental concrete block retaining wall being started in front of an existing timber retaining wall
New segmental concrete block retaining wall being started in front of an existing timber retaining wall
Stacked timber retaining wall with deadman tie-backs holding back a backyard slope
Stacked timber retaining wall with deadman tie-backs holding back a backyard slope
Tiered timber retaining wall with integrated lighting niches during installation in an urban backyard
Tiered timber retaining wall with integrated lighting niches during installation in an urban backyard
Landscaper grading soil backfill against a tiered timber retaining wall in a backyard
Landscaper grading soil backfill against a tiered timber retaining wall in a backyard
Timber retaining wall base course and support posts framed along a backyard grade change
Timber retaining wall base course and support posts framed along a backyard grade change
Timber retaining wall under construction with staggered support posts holding back backyard soil
Timber retaining wall under construction with staggered support posts holding back backyard soil
Pressure-treated timber retaining wall under construction on a backyard hillside
Pressure-treated timber retaining wall under construction on a backyard hillside
Pressure-treated timber retaining wall under construction with vertical support posts along a backyard slope
Pressure-treated timber retaining wall under construction with vertical support posts along a backyard slope
New timber retaining wall under construction with drainage fabric backfill on a wooded backyard slope
New timber retaining wall under construction with drainage fabric backfill on a wooded backyard slope
Landscaping crew building a stacked timber retaining wall along a residential backyard slope
Landscaping crew building a stacked timber retaining wall along a residential backyard slope
Timber retaining wall with deadman tiebacks and drainage fabric during construction
Timber retaining wall with deadman tiebacks and drainage fabric during construction
Close view of a timber retaining wall retaining gravel backfill on a landscaped backyard slope
Close view of a timber retaining wall retaining gravel backfill on a landscaped backyard slope
Close-up of a timber retaining wall showing a deadman anchor and perforated drain pipe with filter fabric
Close-up of a timber retaining wall showing a deadman anchor and perforated drain pipe with filter fabric
Timber retaining wall with geotextile drainage fabric being installed behind the wall
Timber retaining wall with geotextile drainage fabric being installed behind the wall
Timber retaining wall being framed with tiebacks to hold back a hillside behind an apartment building
Timber retaining wall being framed with tiebacks to hold back a hillside behind an apartment building
Timber retaining wall holding back gravel backfill beside tiered timber walls in an urban backyard
Timber retaining wall holding back gravel backfill beside tiered timber walls in an urban backyard
Contractor installing a stacked timber tie retaining wall against a backyard slope
Contractor installing a stacked timber tie retaining wall against a backyard slope
Crew installing a pressure-treated timber retaining wall along a backyard grade change
Crew installing a pressure-treated timber retaining wall along a backyard grade change
Construction crew installing a timber retaining wall on a landscaped slope
Construction crew installing a timber retaining wall on a landscaped slope
Timber retaining wall installation in progress alongside a gravel access lane in an urban backyard
Timber retaining wall installation in progress alongside a gravel access lane in an urban backyard
Timber retaining wall under construction along a residential property line
Timber retaining wall under construction along a residential property line
Timber retaining wall construction jobsite terracing a hillside behind an apartment building
Timber retaining wall construction jobsite terracing a hillside behind an apartment building
Wooden timber retaining wall framing with posts and horizontal rails along a garden slope
Wooden timber retaining wall framing with posts and horizontal rails along a garden slope
Timber retaining wall being installed with wooden posts along an excavated garden slope
Timber retaining wall being installed with wooden posts along an excavated garden slope
Excavation and site preparation beside an existing timber retaining wall on a wooded slope
Excavation and site preparation beside an existing timber retaining wall on a wooded slope
Timber retaining wall being rebuilt on a terraced wooded hillside in a Southwestern Ontario backyard
Timber retaining wall being rebuilt on a terraced wooded hillside in a Southwestern Ontario backyard
Terraced timber retaining walls under construction with gravel base and drainage fabric in a backyard
Terraced timber retaining walls under construction with gravel base and drainage fabric in a backyard
Timber retaining wall construction with vertical posts and tie-back deadman supports
Timber retaining wall construction with vertical posts and tie-back deadman supports
New timber retaining wall under construction terracing a sloped urban backyard
New timber retaining wall under construction terracing a sloped urban backyard
Timber retaining wall under construction with deadman tie-back anchors set into the slope
Timber retaining wall under construction with deadman tie-back anchors set into the slope
Timber retaining wall with visible deadman tie-back anchors along a landscaped slope
Timber retaining wall with visible deadman tie-back anchors along a landscaped slope
Timber retaining wall installation with waterproofing membrane and gravel drainage
Timber retaining wall installation with waterproofing membrane and gravel drainage
Timber retaining wall with a gravel and drainage system built behind the wall on a slope
Timber retaining wall with a gravel and drainage system built behind the wall on a slope
Timber retaining wall being installed with an excavator on a sloped backyard
Timber retaining wall being installed with an excavator on a sloped backyard
Pressure-treated timber retaining wall with vertical support posts holding back a graded yard
Pressure-treated timber retaining wall with vertical support posts holding back a graded yard
Large timber retaining wall being built with drainage gravel along a sloped yard
Large timber retaining wall being built with drainage gravel along a sloped yard

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Failed walls we were called to fix

Bulging, stepped, collapsed and rotted. Every one of these had a drainage or base problem.

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Collapsing segmental block retaining wall being assessed for repair at a commercial building
Collapsing segmental block retaining wall being assessed for repair at a commercial building
Damaged segmental block retaining wall with dislodged capstones along a commercial driveway
Damaged segmental block retaining wall with dislodged capstones along a commercial driveway
Segmental block retaining wall with dislodged blocks bordering a commercial planter bed
Segmental block retaining wall with dislodged blocks bordering a commercial planter bed
Contractor inspecting a failing segmental block retaining wall at a commercial property
Contractor inspecting a failing segmental block retaining wall at a commercial property
Overgrown timber and stone retaining wall in need of restoration behind a residential building
Overgrown timber and stone retaining wall in need of restoration behind a residential building
Segmental block retaining wall with separated blocks under repair assessment
Segmental block retaining wall with separated blocks under repair assessment
Timber retaining wall rebuild in progress on a shaded residential slope
Timber retaining wall rebuild in progress on a shaded residential slope
Weathered timber log retaining wall holding back a grassy slope in a residential neighbourhood
Weathered timber log retaining wall holding back a grassy slope in a residential neighbourhood
Weathered timber retaining wall corner being rebuilt with new drainage on a graded slope
Weathered timber retaining wall corner being rebuilt with new drainage on a graded slope
Weathered timber tie retaining wall topped with a trimmed hedge next to concrete garden steps
Weathered timber tie retaining wall topped with a trimmed hedge next to concrete garden steps

Interlocking block, Timber, Poured concrete, Natural stone, Armour stone, Boulder, Mixed materials

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