Structural retaining walls · Slopes · Drainage
Retaining Walls in Toronto — Repair, Replacement & New Construction
Whether a wall is leaning and cracking or you’re building one from scratch, it comes down to the same things: water, load and a footing that holds. Get those right first, and the build goes properly.
Rockback Environmental assesses the wall, coordinates engineering and permits, and manages the build. Construction is carried out by insured contractors and trades.
- Drainage
- Surcharge
- Bearing
- Stability
Diagnose first, build second
Knowing the cause up front tells you whether it’s a repair, a rebuild, or a job that needs an engineer, before anyone digs.
Existing walls
Signs an existing wall is more than cosmetic
Movement
- Leaning, bulging, rotating or pulling away
- Stepped or diagonal cracks
Water
- New movement after heavy rain or a freeze-thaw
- Water pooling behind the wall or seeping through it
Location
- The wall sits near a house, driveway, pool, deck or property line
New walls
Building new?
The same process applies: drainage, loads and footing designed in from day one, engineering where the height or site calls for it, and permits sorted before construction starts.
How it works
What Rockback Environmental does
Assess
The site, the drainage, the loads, and for an existing wall, how it was built.
Scope
Repair, rebuild, new wall or engineer-led, with a clear reason for each.
Engineering and permits
Coordinated with structural engineers, and City or Conservation Authority requirements worked through where they apply.
Build
Rockback Environmental manages the build. Construction is carried out by insured contractors and trades.
Approvals
Permits
Retaining walls can need a permit depending on their height, what’s near them and where the property is. Properties in regulated areas, such as ravines, may also need Conservation Authority approval.
Hidden problems
Why “looks fine” can be a trap
Walls usually fail in the drainage, the footing or the soil behind them long before the face falls over. Patching the face without fixing the cause just delays a bigger repair.
Next step
Start with a phone call
Call 416-802-3884 to talk it through, or send your details through the contact form.