Retaining Wall Installations

A well-built retaining wall does more than hold back soil. It helps create flat, usable space in your yard, improves drainage, and gives your landscape a cleaner, more finished look. At Premium Fence, we install retaining walls for homeowners who want a long-lasting solution for sloped yards, garden beds, patios, and other outdoor spaces.

Retaining walls can be used to define garden spaces, create level areas in a sloped yard, support patios, and build smooth transitions between elevations. Whether your project is simple or more involved, the right wall can make your outdoor space safer, more usable, and easier to enjoy.

We specialize in high quality modular retaining wall systems. We are your go-to installation company for retaining walls at residential homes, and new Design-Build commercial construction projects. Our objective is to secure your property and create a safe, useable landscape for your family to enjoy.

Explore 3 types of retaining walls we install

This page gives you the overview. If you already know the look you want, click a wall type below for photos, specs, and details.

Retaining walls and landscaping, for resdiential properties

Most retaining wall problems come from what you can’t see after install.

That’s why our process focuses on the fundamentals that make a retaining wall perform for the long term.

Key considerations we plan for on every job

  • Site grading and what the wall is retaining
  • Drainage management to reduce water pressure behind the wall
  • Proper base preparation and compaction
  • Reinforcement when required (based on wall height and site conditions)
  • Clean tie-ins to fences, steps, patios, and property lines

If you’re replacing a failing wall, we can also help you assess what went wrong and recommend a better long-term approach before you reinvest.

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Concrete Block Retaining Walls (Allan Block style)

Concrete block retaining walls are popular for landscaped yards because they offer a strong, clean finish with flexible design options. They can be used for sloping yards, sunken patios, stairs, and more, with a wide range of styles and colours.

Concrete block retaining walls (the popular Allan Block walls), are the most commonly installed retaining wall system at new construction projects. Not only is it a proven effective method of retaining soil, but it has extreme versatility for conforming to landscape and architectural designs/layouts. It may be considered the most popular retaining wall system of the contemporary world. Concrete block walls also have many color and finish options, which provides great opportunity for an aesthetically pleasing landscape!

PLEASE NOTE: Correct installation is extremely necessary for this wall to last EVEN THOUGH it is concrete. If a gravel base is not packed enough, you will have sinking blocks. If an effective water management system is not put in place, hydrostatic pressure will build after rainfall and collapse an entire wall. Geogrid is the ‘tieback’ system for block walls, and it is primarily required for walls over 4′ high. Walls below 4′ high are typically constructed as gravity walls.

Biggest Pro
Concrete block walls are very versatile and will last a lifetime.
They are the best value for the money.		Biggest Con
Cost is almost double that of timber walls.

Best for

  • Versatile design and a finished landscape look
  • Tiered yards, stairs, and feature walls
  • Long-term durability
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Pressure Treated Timber Retaining Walls

A classic West Coast look that’s versatile for custom landscaping. Timber walls are commonly built using wood landscape ties and work well for gardens, terraces, and natural-style yards.

Pressure treated 6″ x 6″ timber retaining walls have been installed throughout Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island for decades. Correct installation is the KEY to making timber walls last their full lifespan, which is typically 25-30 years. This includes the use of horizontal tiebacks with deadmen (which secure the wall to the earth it is retaining), and effective drainage management. Use of soldier piles can also be incorporated to allow walls to be installed where there is minimal access, or where it is critical that the landscape behind the wall is not damaged.

Biggest Pro
Timber walls are THE MOST cost effective retaining walls		Biggest Con
Timber walls are limited to a 25-30 year lifespan.

Best for

  • Natural, warm wood look
  • Custom shapes and creative landscaping layouts
  • Projects where budget matters
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    Precast Sleeper Retaining Walls – GRANIK WALLĀ®

    GRANIK WALLĀ® is a clean, modern retaining wall system designed to save space, making it ideal for tight property lines and sloped or uneven yards. It’s made from solid precast concrete for a long-lasting, maintenance-free solution that won’t rot or warp over time.

    Best for

    • Tight spaces where you don’t want to lose yard area
    • Straight, modern boundary walls
    • Fence and wall combination projects
    • Strata properties that need a long-lasting solution
    Learn more about the GRANIK WALLĀ® ā†’

    Get a retaining wall quote

    If youā€™re planning a new retaining wall for your home, or replacing one thatā€™s no longer holding up, we can help you choose the right option for your yard, budget, and overall look. Send us a few photos, the approximate wall length and height, and your location, and weā€™ll help with the next steps.

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