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Retaining Wall Installation

Durable Garden Wall Construction and Hardscape Wall Builders by Burloak Landscaping

5 Highlights on Retaining Wall Installation

  • Structural Yard Wall Installation using engineered systems for slope stabilization and soil retention
  • Decorative Landscape Walls that combine function and aesthetic with premium materials like Unilock and Allan Block
  • Custom Outdoor Wall Design tailored for raised beds, patios, and elevation changes
  • Tiered Garden Walls built for improved drainage and multi-level landscaping
  • Professional Retaining Wall Builders experienced in geogrid-reinforced and permit-compliant installations

Why Choose Our Retaining Walls

Retaining walls solve grading issues and add architectural interest. Burloak Landscaping designs and installs stone retaining walls and interlocking wall systems that protect your yard and elevate your outdoor spaces.

Whether you’re managing a slope, creating raised planters, or defining a patio edge, our landscape wall construction service uses trusted systems from Techo-Bloc, Versa-Lok, and Belgard. We combine expert design, water control, and load-bearing capacity for walls that last decades.

Signs You Need Retaining Walls

  1. Erosion and Soil Movement on Slopes

A properly constructed slope support wall prevents washout and preserves the structure of your landscape.

  1. Uneven Yard Requiring Leveling

Yard leveling solutions with stepped or tiered retaining walls make sloped areas usable and attractive.

  1. Raised Garden Beds or Outdoor Living Spaces

Garden wall builders use natural stone or interlocking concrete blocks to create raised beds and patio zones.

  1. Cracked or Leaning Existing Walls

Older wood or concrete retaining walls eventually fail. Replacing them with engineered block wall systems ensures long-term integrity.

  1. Need for Driveway or Patio Border Support

Freestanding landscape walls and boundary walls landscaping protect hard surfaces and define property edges.

Our Interlocking Patio & Driveway

Featured Projects

We help make your dream house a reality! Update your home and its value with curb appeal. In our gallery of landscape ideas, you will see examples of our front entries, walkways, pools, fencing, and back patios.

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Valued Clients

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We hired another landscaping company in Feb to start our project in June. That company bailed the last minute and left me hanging in the middle of the busy summer season. I called 30 companies, majority of them did not even bother to return my calls. Only a 2 came and gave me a quote. Everyone else were busy and booked until end of August ect. I called Bur-Oak and Mark immediately replied to my email and came out gave me a quote. He was very reasonable and was trying very hard to redo the quotes several times to fit my budget. Burl-Oak Landscaping is an amazing and well run company. The whole team was always on time, professional and did exactly what they promised and more. Strongly recommend this group of hard working team members. The whole team, Mark the business manager, the owner Louya, Tony and Dan the foremen. I cannot say enough good things about this dynamic team. Thank you gentlemen. I am glad I found you and I look forward to continue working with you in the future.
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Excellent experience from start to finish and would highly recommend the team to everyone. Mark and the team helped us completely transform our backyard into a highly functional part of our home. Mark in particular went above and beyond time and time again - from coming up with a solution to a logistical problem (my backyard was difficult to access), and providing a very fair price for the job, to collaborating with us on design. The best customer service and experience that I have had with any contractor. Dan and Tony helped the team execute and complete the job in a very timely and efficient manner.
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Great quality of work as well.as.communication before,.during, and after the work was done. Prices were more than fair & competitive. Timeliness of booking and doing the job exceeded expectations. Kudos to Mark, Dan, and the team.
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Burl-Oak Landscaping did my families place in Mississauga. They did such a phenomenal job, we asked them to do our driveway and side of the house in Hamilton. They used permeable interlocking so our tree was safe, and it has held up for a few years (unlike our neighbours concrete or asphalt drives). We liked their work so much, we had them back this past year to update our back yard with landscaping and a new patio.
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We are returning customers of Burl-Oak Landscaping. We had our front steps and retaining wall completed in 2019 and were happy with their work. We just had them back to build a stone backyard patio with steps and plants. The patio looks great and we are excited to use it for the remainder of the summer. As soon as we reached out, Mark came to hear our ideas and gave us a quote with some suggestions of his own for improvement. Louay, Tony, and the team arrived promptly and completed our project in a timely manner with great professionalism. We were glad to have them back so that they could bring our backyard vision to life.
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We had Burl-Oak landscaping complete a stone driveway and a stone patio for us in our rear yard. Amazing service from start to finish. They came with a large crew who completed the job professionally and quickly. We get a lot of compliments on the work. I fully recommend!
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Given great advice and recommendations for the work I need to have done.

Our Process

  1. Site Evaluation and Design Assessment We assess grade, drainage, wall height, and load requirements before selecting materials and structure type.

  2. Wall Layout and Material Selection Choose from natural stone, interlocking concrete blocks, or boulders. Our team incorporates wall curves, capstones, and step integration.

  3. Excavation and Base Construction We dig to frost depth, install a compacted granular base, and apply geotextile or geogrid for reinforcement.

  4. Wall Build and Drainage Installation Each layer is leveled and backfilled with gravel, including a weeping tile or filter pipe to prevent water buildup.

  5. Finish Grading and Integration We backfill and grade your slope, edge the wall with planting beds or walkways, and seal with decorative caps if desired.

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Why Burloak Landscaping for Wall Installation

Burloak Landscaping brings certified experience in hardscaping wall construction across Burlington, Oakville, and surrounding regions.

Our professional retaining wall builders work with structural landscape engineers and city compliance guidelines to build safe, code-approved structures.

We use only premium materials from Allan Block, Unilock, and Belgard, backed by proper drainage and compaction techniques.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Retaining Walls

How much does a retaining wall cost?

Costs range from $60–$150 per square foot depending on height, material, drainage, and excavation needs.

Do I need a permit to build a retaining wall?

In Ontario, walls over 1 meter typically require a permit and may need a structural engineer’s sign-off. We handle this as part of our service.

What’s the best material for a garden wall?

Interlocking concrete blocks and natural stone offer durability, visual appeal, and long-term stability.

Can you build walls on sloped or uneven terrain?

Yes. We specialize in tiered wall systems and use geogrid reinforcement for safe slope retention.

How long will a retaining wall last?

Properly built hardscaping walls can last 30–50 years or more with minimal maintenance.

Maintenance Schedule – Wall Installation

SystemTaskFrequencyMethod
Drain PipesFlow InspectionSpring/FallFlush and inspect outlets
CapstonesBond CheckEvery 2 yearsReapply adhesive if loosened
Wall FaceMovement ObservationAnnuallyVisual inspection for cracks
GradeSettle CorrectionAfter freeze-thawFill/regrade as needed
Weep ZonesDebris RemovalAfter heavy rainManual removal or flush out

Planning Focus – Wall Installation

Service AreaProject ApplicationsDesign & Performance Features
Retaining WallsSoil Support on SlopesGeogrid reinforcement, drainage system
Freestanding WallsGarden Borders, PrivacyDecorative caps, symmetry
Natural Stone WallsRustic Yard FeaturesBoulder or dry stack options
Concrete Block WallsStructural BoundariesEngineered support, permits
Tiered Wall SystemsMulti-Level BedsSoil retention, planter integration

Safety Information – Wall Installation

ComponentSafety AttributeSpecification / Standard
Wall FaceStructural SupportGeogrid every 2–3 blocks
Height ThresholdPermit Requirement>1m requires permit and engineer
Drainage SystemWater ManagementWeeping tile with gravel backfill
CapstonesSafety & AdhesionGlued with polyurethane
Back SlopeErosion ControlGraded and stabilized with planting

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