Retaining walls in Burnaby, BC.
Burnaby Mountain and Capitol Hill give this city some of the most dramatic residential grades in Metro Vancouver, and as a retaining wall contractor in Burnaby we tackle some of our most technically demanding engineered wall projects here. The steep hillsides above the SFU campus and around the Brentwood area have shallow bedrock pockets and unstable fill that make wall engineering a genuine specialty. We work with structural engineers who understand Burnaby's local geology and we build to their stamped designs. Burnaby has a real variety of terrain and the wall approach changes depending on whether you're on the mountain, on Capitol Hill, or in one of the flat valley-bottom neighbourhoods.
// Retaining walls in Burnaby
The wall types and finishes we build most around Burnaby Mountain.
The local stuff that actually matters.
Burnaby Mountain's grades and shallow bedrock pockets often call for a hybrid wall: shorter geogrid runs, a keyed-in footing, and sometimes a drilled anchor where the bedrock comes up.
Most of our calls in Burnaby come from homeowners around Burnaby Mountain and Capitol Hill, plus Brentwood. Whether you're building from scratch or replacing a wall that's leaning, the process is the same: walk the slope with you, check the drainage situation, figure out what's really going on, and give you an honest written quote.
Burnaby's older residential areas, particularly the pre-war homes on Capitol Hill, often have aging concrete block retaining walls that look solid from the street but are holding water internally. We do a free site visit and we'll show you exactly what we're seeing: whether the drain tile is blocked, whether the wall has moved, and what the best remedy is. Often a drain tile cleanout and crack seal will extend the wall's life significantly before a full rebuild is needed. We'll give you the honest answer either way.
Free site visit in BurnabyBurnaby at a glance
- Burnaby Mountain, Capitol Hill, Brentwood
- Burnaby Mountain's grades and shallow bedrock pockets often call for a hybrid wall: shorter geogrid runs, a keyed-in footing, and sometimes a drilled anchor where the bedrock comes up.
Why hire a local contractor?
We pull permits directly with the local municipality, know the soil conditions, and don't pad quotes with daily equipment rental costs. Free on-site visit, written scope, no surprises.
Everything we build in Burnaby.
Segmental Block Retaining Walls
Engineered Allan Block, Versa-Lok, and segmental walls built with geogrid and a proper drainage chimney.
Natural Stone Retaining Walls
Dry-stack and mortared stone walls in basalt, granite, and BC fieldstone for timeless curb appeal.
Boulder & Armour Stone Walls
Heavy granite and basalt boulder walls for acreage, view lots, and big terrace runs.
Concrete Retaining Walls
Engineered poured concrete walls and concrete block walls for max strength on tight or tall sites.
Terraced & Tiered Retaining Walls
Multi-level wall systems that turn steep slopes into usable garden terraces, patios, and lawn areas.
Engineered Retaining Walls
Permit-ready engineered walls with stamped drawings, geogrid plans, and full City of Surrey submissions.
Retaining Wall Repair & Rebuilds
Bulging, leaning, or failing wall? We diagnose the real cause and rebuild it right, often in less time than you'd think.
Wall Drainage & Waterproofing
The hidden half of every wall. Done right, it's why your wall lasts 50 years instead of 15.
Commercial & Developer Retaining Walls
Developer-installed site walls, property line walls, parking lot retainers, strata terracing, and multi-residential walls across the Lower Mainland.
Questions from Burnaby homeowners.
Yes, if your wall is over 1.2 metres (about 4 feet) tall. The City of Surrey requires an engineered design and a building permit for anything taller. Walls under 1.2 metres usually don't need a permit, but if your wall supports a driveway, a building, or sits near the property line, the city may still want to see drawings. We handle the whole permit process for you.
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Tell us about the slope. We'll come look.
Free on-site visit anywhere in Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Burnaby, Richmond, Vancouver, or anywhere across the Lower Mainland. Honest assessment, written quote, no pressure.