If you have an uneven yard then retaining walls constructed with stone can prove to be a good solution for you to consider. Retaining walls built using stone as the building material. And with choices ranging from flagstone to large boulders, they can help prevent erosion and provides a nice natural looking environment for plantings as an added benefit. 

Building with stone is referred to as Dry stone construction. Stone walls, traditionally were used for the boundaries of churchyards and fields. Historically they were also abundantly employed in retaining walls for terracing in agriculture. The term can also be used as the method of construction on other projects such as bridges, buildings, dry stone sculptures, and other stone structures. They can also be a great option when a gabion retaining wall is required.

Natural Stone

Natural stone, is a great material in terms of rain flow management and can be employed in the construction of embankments. This type of building material is highly effective in the process of preventing excessive flooding. As well, in normal conditions, it plays a role in controlling the amount of moisture on the dirt, reducing soil erosion greatly. Natural stone is also a versatile material that easily adds beauty by blending well with the natural theme of your landscape. They can be used to accentuate flower beds, lawns, patios, and seating areas.

Stone Block

You may want to consider stone blocks as your building material of choice if you want to have a wide variety of options when it comes to achieving the design or theme for your landscape project. Stone blocks are one of the most popular building materials we can recommend for you. They blend well with pretty much any type of design you desire to have that suits your preference and provides the functionality required of a strong retaining wall.

There are some great benefits using any type of stone material. Certainly, one of the top benefits of using any type of stone to build your retaining wall is that it has a very, very long lifespan. It’s not uncommon to see them still standing 200 years from the time they were first constructed.

Compared to other types of retaining walls, stone will outlast even mortared masonry constructed retaining walls. And when they do eventually start to crumble, they can be easily rebuilt using the same type of stone for the repair work.

Before deciding if this is the right way to you for your retaining wall, consider that one of the very few limitations of a dry stone retaining wall is the height. For safety sake, they should be no more than 5 ft or just over 1.5 meters tall. It is possible to go higher, but that’s when the advice and expertise of a professional needs to come in. Other factors such as weight and the potential to shift land due to it become major considerations at that point.

Why Rely on Victoria Retaining Walls
Retaining walls are meant for structural support but they can be decorative as well. With that being said, it is important to employ a company with a lot of experience to build the wall. Many different companies in the Greater Victoria region, and the Saanich Peninsula have entrusted us to deliver the proper talent it takes for their unique properties and retaining wall projects.

If your existing structure has damage and is need of repair, or maybe you’re looking for a new addition we would be happy to assist you in your search for the right retaining wall contractor. It’s important to not allow existing damage to get any worse. It needs to be acted upon to have the opportunity to have an extended lifespan.

Give us a call for your next project. We’d love to help. Our number is 778-400-1582.