EXCAVATION. ROCKWORK. DRAINAGE. CARPENTRY.

If we uncover something unexpected, such as rot, foundation damage, unsuitable material, or a utility conflict, we stop and talk through the options with you before moving ahead. We do everything we can to make sure there are no surprise costs on your bill.

The best material depends on the site, the budget, the access, and the look you want. There is no single material that is right for every property.

We favor natural rock walls built with local granite whenever possible because they are strong, beautiful, relatively budget-friendly, and age very well. They also tend to look like they belong in the local landscape.

That said, we have built many strong, long-lasting retaining walls out of a variety of different materials, including Allan Block, large concrete lock blocks, gabion basket systems, and poured concrete. The material matters, but proper design, drainage, base preparation, and build technique matter more.
A well-built wall with proper drainage has no business not standing up to the test of time.

Yes. We can usually rebuild either the entire wall or just a single problem section.

In some cases, the existing material can be reused. In other cases, it makes more sense to replace it with a new or different system. The first step is looking at why the original wall failed, so the new one does not have the same problem.

Yes. A lot of our work is on steep, awkward, or tight-access properties. Our smallest excavator can fit through openings as narrow as 3 feet, which lets us access backyards, side yards, and areas that larger equipment cannot reach.

Yes. Many of our projects involve more than one type of work, such as excavation, drainage, rockwork, hard landscaping, and carpentry. When needed, we also coordinate with electricians, plumbers, arborists, and landscapers so the project can move forward without the homeowner having to manage every piece separately.

Not if it is rebuilt properly. Retaining walls usually fail because of what is happening behind or underneath the wall, not just because of the original build quality or material used.

In the Kootenays, the number one reason for retaining wall failure is wet soil behind or under the wall freezing and thawing every year with the seasons. As that water expands and contracts, over time, it can push the wall out of place.

That is why we install proper drainage behind and under every retaining feature we build. A good wall needs a stable base & drain rock that extends past the usual freezing depth. When those details are handled properly and combined with the proper installation of a quality wall system, a retaining wall can stay strong, stable, and attractive for decades.