Toronto Retaining Wall Builder
A retaining wall is a divider at least two feet tall that divides two sections of a landscape by holding in the soil so one part of a property can be at a different height than the rest. They prevent erosion by restraining the ground so it doesn't shift. They are also a big step in beautifying your property when appropriately constructed.
Elevate Your Landscape with Durable Retaining Walls
Building one is not as simple as stacking some bricks and filling the space with dirt. If you filled up a three-foot-by-three-foot area of topsoil, the volume in that cubic yard alone would weigh 2,000 pounds. The organic material in soil holds moisture exceptionally well and becomes saturated and dense after a good rain. That same cubic yard of soil will weigh 3,000 pounds if it's wet. That means the retaining wall will need to be very sturdy.
They can be built from all sorts of materials. Most people choose stone, brick, wood, or a mixture. A wall on your property can include different textures and curve decoratively if you'd like it to. An expert landscaper can help you design a wall that will complement and enhance your property and the design elements it already features. Doing that requires expertise and experience to ensure the wall is stable, sturdy, and level. That's all on top of it being beautiful, of course.
Requirements to Build a Retaining Wall in Toronto
Depending on the size of your retaining wall, you may have to abide by local codes and ordinances. Scarborough has restrictions for both sizing and drainage and requires a building permit for some retaining walls. This will require a site plan, a summary of zoning provisions, and construction details covering the dimensions, elevations, and structural load calculations for the wall. This is seldom a project homeowners want to take on as a DIY project.
These walls are meant to last for decades. You don't want to have to patch it up or make adjustments regularly. If the wall isn't built correctly, it can detract from the very landscape it was meant to embellish. If the wall starts to lean, you have a few options, which are challenging. Some people choose to demolish the wall. You'll need to re-excavate the area, re-evaluate and re-install the drainage system, and rebuild. If you're facing a damaged wall, call in an expert who can stabilize the foundation and repair the wall from there. Of course, an even better option would be to contract with someone who knows how to build a retaining wall properly in the first place.
At Luke's Landscaping, we know how unique Scarborough, East York, and the GTA are. This area isn't one for cookie-cutter homes. We want to boost the area's individuality by making your home stand out for its beautiful landscaping. We consult with the customer to find out precisely what you have in mind and work with you to create the landscape of your dreams.
Basic
$10K - $20K
- Small straight or L shaped retaining wall.
Average
$15K - $20K
- Average sized retaining wall.
High End
$30K+
- Large retaining wall stabilized with geogrid.
Basic
$6.5K
- Basic straight or L shaped wall.
- Comfortably seats 3-5 people.
Average
$12K
- Larger wall comfortable seats 5-7 people.
High End
$20K+
- Curved wall or sunken seating wall.
- May comfortably seat 8+ people.
Why Choose Luke’s Landscaping?
Luke’s Landscaping is your best bet for all of your landscaping and hardscaping needs. We keep you involved in the process through design, estimates, completing the work, and follow ups. Customer satisfaction is our main priority and we guarantee that you’ll love our work.
We will give you a preview of the finished project with our 3-D modeling system so that you can see exactly what it will look like and make changes before we start. If you won’t settle for anything but the best, Luke’s Landscaping is the landscaping contractor for you.
You can trust Luke’s to do the job right the first time, every time. Transparency is important to us so schedule a free estimate today! The sooner you get in contact with us the sooner we can get to work on bringing your landscaping vision to life!