Tuckpointing & Repointing
Cracked, crumbling mortar ground out and replaced with a colour-matched mix that keeps water out of your walls.
Tuckpointing & Repointing →Retaining Walls in Toronto and the GTA
Landscape and retaining walls in brick, block or stone, built on a proper base so they stay straight.
A retaining wall holds back soil, which means it is constantly being pushed on, especially when the ground is wet or frozen. Most failing walls we see were not built on a proper base or had no drainage behind them.
We build new retaining and garden walls and repair or rebuild walls that are leaning, bulging or falling apart.
Signs you need retaining walls
- A wall leaning forward or bulging in the middle
- Cracks, loose stones or blocks pushing out
- Soil washing through or around the wall
- Water pooling behind the wall after rain
What the work includes
New walls
Natural stone, armour stone, segmental block or brick walls, with a compacted base and drainage behind.
Rebuilds
Failing walls taken down, the base corrected, and the wall rebuilt.
Garden and seat walls
Low decorative walls, planters and seating walls.
What affects the price
Every job is quoted after a site visit. These are the main things that move the number:
- Length and height of the wall
- Material choice
- Access for equipment and materials
- Excavation and removal of an old wall
- Whether engineering or a permit is required for taller walls
Retaining Walls questions
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall?
It depends on the height, location and your municipality. Taller walls and walls near property lines or slopes can require a permit or engineering. We will tell you what applies during the estimate.
Why is drainage so important?
Water trapped behind a wall adds a lot of pressure and freezes in winter. Drainage stone and a drain pipe relieve that pressure and are the main reason a wall stays straight.
Retaining Walls across the GTA
Related services
Chimney Repair & Rebuild
Crowns, caps and flashing, leaning or spalling chimneys, and full rebuilds from the roofline up.
Chimney Repair & Rebuild →Brick Repair & Replacement
Spalled or cracked bricks replaced, step cracks repaired, and damaged sections rebuilt to match the original.
Brick Repair & Replacement →Cracked mortar or a leaning chimney?
Small masonry problems get expensive fast. Get a free, no-pressure estimate.