Retaining Walls

Retaining walls fulfill different aesthetic purposes in landscape design. They also prevent erosion, hold back the earth, and stabilize slope yards. For some outdoor spaces, it’s one of the most important landscape elements. Our retaining wall contractor team will design and build a stone retaining wall for your property, adding beauty and functionality to your garden.

Retaining walls also help create decorative flower beds, separate functional zones, and add uniquely designed terraces to your backyard.

We specialize in turning dream designs into reality. We build sturdy and beautiful retaining walls that always meet our client’s needs, including:

✔ functional support to keep aggregates in place

✔ increased home value

✔ enhanced visual appeal

Ready to add retaining walls to your property? Get in touch with us today and let’s start designing the perfect wall for your needs.

At Oaks Home Services, there are 3 popular types of retaining walls among our customers. The most commonly used types of retaining walls are:

✔ Timberwood Retaining Walls

✔ Precast Concrete Walls

✔ Armour Stone Walls

Timberwood retaining walls are made from 6″×6″ pressure-treated timber and are the least expensive option, but typically last around 25 years depending on weather conditions.

Precast concrete walls are constructed from precast concrete stones and can last about 50 years if built properly.

Armour stone walls are made from natural stone boulders and can last over 100 years. Precast concrete walls and armour stone walls are similar in cost, but armour stone walls stand out as the most durable and long-lasting option.

Need help deciding what type of retaining wall is the best choice for your property and needs? Get in touch with our experts! We’re here to help you create the best solution for your landscape.

Retaining walls aren’t just for looks—they’re the unsung heroes of your landscape! First off, they’re great at keeping soil in its place, especially if your yard has some tricky slopes.

But it’s not all about function; retaining walls can add serious style points, too. They create a clean, polished look and can be a fantastic way to carve out different levels in your garden or yard, giving you more usable space for planting, patios, or even a cozy fire pit.

Plus, with the right design, a retaining wall can double as extra seating for those outdoor get-togethers. And let’s not forget the added curb appeal—nothing says “well-maintained” like a thoughtfully designed retaining wall.

Overall, the benefits of retaining walls include:

✔ Erosion Control

✔ Increased Usable Space

✔ Enhanced Aesthetics

✔ Extra Seating

✔ Boosted Curb Appeal

So, whether you’re dealing with erosion or just want to give your backyard a bit of a facelift, retaining walls are a solid choice in every sense!

Turning retaining wall ideas into results is an involved process. First, we prepare a solid base, which is the most important step in the retaining wall installation process. After, we build the retaining wall itself.

Of course, there are important factors to keep in mind during construction, including reinforcement grid directing pressure downwards, rather than against the blocks or timber. Thanks to many years of experience in landscaping, we know exactly how to build the best retaining walls! At Oaks Home Services, we are the best retaining wall contractor in the Greater Toronto Area to entrust with this task!