Straight answers on retaining walls.
Guides, insights, and straight answers on retaining walls from the Surrey Retaining Wall Pros crew. No fluff, just what we've learned building and fixing walls across Surrey and the Lower Mainland.
MaintenanceIs your retaining wall failing? 7 warning signs to catch early
A wall rarely fails overnight. It tells you it's in trouble months ahead. Here's what to watch for, and what each sign is really telling you.
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MaterialsAllan Block vs natural stone vs concrete: how to pick the right retaining wall
Four materials, four very different walls. Here's how segmental block, natural stone, concrete, and boulder walls actually compare for a Lower Mainland yard.
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How walls workWhy retaining walls fail in Surrey, and why it's almost always the drainage
The blocks almost never fail. Water does. Here's what's really happening behind a retaining wall, and why drainage is the wall.
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Permits & rulesDo you need a permit for a retaining wall in BC? A plain-English guide
The short version: over 1.2 metres, yes. But there's more to it. Here's the plain-English guide to retaining wall permits in BC.
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MaterialsTimber retaining walls: why they rot, and what to replace them with
Half the failing walls we see are timber from the 80s and 90s. Here's why wood doesn't last in our climate, and what to put in its place.
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PlanningWhat drives the cost of a retaining wall in the Lower Mainland
Two walls that look the same can cost very different amounts. Here's what's actually driving the number on your retaining wall quote.
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