Nanaimo Retaining Walls
Nanaimo Retaining Walls
Nanaimo Retaining Walls designs and installs residential and commercial retaining walls in Nanaimo and surrounding areas. Its work includes concrete block, poured concrete, gabion and large-boulder systems, as well as repairs to existing walls.
Last Updated October 3, 2026.
Business Highlights
- The company describes itself as licensed and insured.
Service Area
Nanaimo, Departure Bay, Hammond Bay, North Nanaimo, Cedar and Lantzville; Vancouver Island south to Greater Victoria and the Saanich Peninsula.
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Nanaimo Retaining Walls is one of 12 concrete & masonry contractors ProsGrade lists in Nanaimo, British Columbia.
5 services listed, including Concrete block retaining walls, Poured concrete retaining walls and Gabion retaining walls. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 5.0 from 8 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Nanaimo Retaining Walls compares with the other 11 concrete & masonry contractors on ProsGrade in Nanaimo, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 4.8 average of other Nanaimo concrete & masonry contractors on ProsGrade.
Services Covered
5 services- Concrete block retaining wallsInterlocking (SRW) block and CMU systems
- Poured concrete retaining wallsSmooth, broom, exposed-aggregate and architectural form-liner finishes
- Gabion retaining wallsHeavy-duty wire baskets filled with stone
- Boulder retaining wallsLocal stone, often granite
- Retaining wall repairLeaning, bulging, cracked or poorly drained walls
Reviews
What customers say
Customers praise the workmanship and appearance of completed walls, and more than one review mentions clear communication. One customer particularly valued the design options and advice, while another praised an Allan Block wall as durable, well-built and a good match for the garden.
Customer Reviews
Blair Nicholson
Jamie Byrne
Marley Powell
Gregory Bice
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Frequently Asked Questions
What steps are part of a retaining wall project with Nanaimo Retaining Walls?
The process includes an on-site assessment and fixed written quote, utility locates, excavation and base preparation, drainage and geogrid, wall construction and capping, then cleanup and a homeowner walkthrough.
What timelines does Nanaimo Retaining Walls give for retaining wall work?
Small garden walls under about 0.6 m generally take 2–4 days; mid-size segmental walls take 1–2 weeks; engineered walls or tricky-access sites take 2–4+ weeks.
Does Nanaimo Retaining Walls coordinate permits and engineering?
Walls above certain heights, near driveways, slopes or structures, or close to property lines may require permits and engineer-stamped drawings. The company advises on City of Nanaimo requirements and coordinates engineering.
How does Nanaimo Retaining Walls handle drainage?
It uses a tightly packed gravel base with the first row below ground and adds perforated drain pipe to carry water to daylight or a sump. It also uses clean, free-draining stone wrapped in filter fabric, geogrid for taller or heavy-load walls, and grading that directs rain away.
What payment schedule does Nanaimo Retaining Walls use?
Payment terms use a deposit to schedule, progress payments at agreed milestones, and a balance on completion after the walkthrough. Exact percentages are set out in the written quotation and contract.








