Retaining Walls
Retaining Wall Services
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Residential Retaining Walls:
Transform your backyard or front yard with custom retaining walls that enhance curb appeal and function. We build residential walls to hold back hillsides, level sloped lawns, or create terraced gardens. These walls prevent soil erosion and expand flat living space. Choose from natural stone, interlocking concrete block, or timber to complement your home. We can include decorative caps, garden lighting, or built-in planters to make the wall a focal point of your landscape.
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Commercial Retaining Walls:
For businesses, parking lots, or public spaces, we deliver robust retaining wall solutions that meet heavy-duty demands. Commercial walls are engineered for high loads and strict codes, suitable for everything from store-front landscapes to park embankments. We work closely with structural engineers when needed to ensure the wall supports signage, fencing, or large planters. Our commercial projects also include site grading, erosion control measures, and maintenance programs to guarantee long-term stability and safety.
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Armor Stone Retaining Walls:
For a bold, natural look, consider an armor stone retaining wall. These walls use large quarried boulders to create an impressive, rugged barrier. Armor stone is ideal for structural retaining walls where durability and aesthetics both matter. The massive stones interlock under their own weight, eliminating the need for adhesives or complex backfill. Key benefits include long service life with minimal maintenance and no cracking or shifting. They handle freeze/thaw cycles, harsh weather, and heavy loads without failure.
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Helical Piles (Deep Foundations)
For very tall walls or poor soil conditions, we provide helical pile installations. Helical (screw) piles are steel shafts with helical blades that are driven deep into the ground. They anchor the wall to stable soil layers, offering unmatched support. Helical piles can be installed quickly with minimal site disruption, and they perform in all soil types (clay, sand, gravel, rock).
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Custom Designs:
Have a unique idea? Let us help execute it. We create one-of-a-kind retaining walls with special features like integrated stairs, lighting, curved shapes, mixed materials (stone plus timber, etc.), and more. Our team will work with you through the design process – from 3D renderings to material selection – so the final wall exactly fits your vision and site conditions.
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Patios & Walkways:
Building a retaining wall often opens up new flat areas in your yard. MCI can take advantage of this by designing patios, walkways, or garden steps that tie into your wall. We’ll ensure your new patio or walkway is constructed with the same quality and style as your retaining wall, creating a seamless outdoor living space.
Strength and Stability You Can Trust.
A professionally built retaining wall from MCI offers more than just visual appeal—it’s engineered to control erosion, manage water flow, and create safe, level ground on sloped terrain.
Our walls are built to last using high-quality materials and proven construction methods, protecting your property from washouts, flooding, and soil movement. With every project, MCI combines structural integrity with landscape design, making us the smart choice for functional and beautiful retaining wall solutions across Southern Ontario.
Retaining Wall services that are built to last
Retaining walls also play a critical role in water management and landscape aesthetics. Properly designed drainage behind and around the wall channels rainwater through your yard in planned paths. This protects lawns and foundations from flooding or saturation during storms. In effect, a retaining wall manages soil and water, safeguarding your property from erosion and moisture damage. At the same time, a new wall can dramatically improve curb appeal. Well-crafted stone or concrete walls “upgrade your landscaping” by adding texture and creating dynamic vertical levels. They often become focal points, with integrated steps, seating, or planters built into the design. Finally, by converting steep slopes into flat terraces, retaining walls increase usable space – making room for patios, walkways, gardens, or play areas.
Our retaining walls are engineered to hold back soil on one side, creating level ground on the other. By definition, these structures are often used to terrace slopes and create flat, usable spaces while preventing the natural sliding of earth. In practice, walls are key to erosion control. Engineers note that structural retaining walls (sometimes called shoring) are used to control soil erosion on steep terrain. In other words, a properly designed retaining wall both stabilises the landscape and protects your property from washouts. We build each wall to last. We use quality materials and construction methods.
Why Choose MCI’s Retaining Wall Services
Choosing MCI for retaining wall services, whether you’re in Durham Region, Kawartha Lakes, York Region, Peterborough County, Northumberland County, Simcoe County, or the Township of Scugog means you get:
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Our experienced team follows industry best practices on every job. We begin with careful excavation and base preparation. We use high-quality materials (durable concrete block, natural stone, treated timber, etc.) and ensure proper compaction, leveling, and drainage. This attention to detail means your wall will withstand pressure and freeze-thaw cycles without cracking or shifting.
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Every project is unique, so we tailor our designs to your site and style. Whether you want a curved stone wall for a garden bed, a tiered block wall to match your home’s facade, or custom lighting and color accents, we work with you to create the perfect wall. Our design team considers the soil type, slope, and landscaping so that the finished wall seamlessly fits your property.
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We handle everything from start to finish. That includes an on-site consultation, engineered drawings if needed, permit assistance, demolition of old walls, site grading, construction, and even long-term maintenance plans. You can rely on MCI to manage the entire process – so your project is completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.
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MCI is committed to environmentally friendly methods. For example, when we install deep foundations like helical piles, the process requires minimal excavation, preserving the surrounding land. We also recycle leftover materials and source natural or recycled aggregate whenever possible. These practices reduce waste and disturbance to your yard, while still providing a strong, stable wall.
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Our retaining wall contractors are fully licensed and insured for your peace of mind. We follow all local building codes and safety standards, and we stand behind our work with warranties.
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Based in Uxbridge, MCI understands Ontario’s climate and soil conditions. We proudly serve homeowners and businesses throughout the kawartha lakes, Haliburton, Peterborough County, Durham Region and beyond. When you hire MCI, you get local knowledge plus the resources of a full contractor team.
Whether it’s adding a simple retaining wall or designing a custom creation, MCI’s Retaining Wall Services execute the work to spec and on schedule. Our team coordinates with engineers and inspectors to ensure compliance with Ontario construction and environmental standards.
MCI is committed to quality and environmental responsibility on every project. Our reputation is built on reliability – we complete jobs on time and on budget, all while protecting the land.
Project Timelines
Morrison Construction Innovations (MCI) excels in retaining wall projects where on-time delivery and uncompromising quality are mission-critical. We kick off every engagement with thorough planning—outlining your project’s scope, navigating permitting and regulatory requirements, and establishing achievable milestones.
From there, we implement a strategic schedule that synchronises labor, equipment, and materials for our end-to-end utility installations in electrical, civil, and telecommunications systems. Leveraging real-time progress monitoring and proactive communication, we keep you up to date with regular status reports and budget tracking. And when unforeseen site challenges or supply-chain disruptions occur, our teams spring into action, quickly adjusting resources and tactics to safeguard your timeline and costs. Trust MCI to execute your commercial build on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of the industry.
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Our Commitment to Timely, High-Quality Results
We know that on-time delivery and uncompromising quality are critical to your project’s success. That’s why MCI’s proven process includes:
Rigorous Planning: We define a comprehensive project scope and handle all permitting steps upfront, setting realistic timelines from day one.
Strategic Scheduling: We coordinate crews, equipment, and materials on an optimized timeline, minimizing idle time and maximizing productivity.
Continuous Monitoring: Through live progress tracking and regular quality checks, we ensure every phase stays aligned with your objectives.
Transparent Communication: We provide consistent, clear updates so you’re always informed about milestones, challenges, and next steps.
Adaptive Flexibility: When unexpected site conditions or supply issues arise, we pivot quickly to keep your project moving without compromising the schedule.
Service Areas
At Morrison Construction, we proudly serve a wide range of communities across Central and Southern Ontario. Whether you’re in a bustling urban centre or a quiet lakeside town, our team is ready to bring your project to life.
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa
Durham Region
Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Scugog, Uxbridge, Brock
Township of Scugog
Port Perry, Blackstock, Nestleton, Seagrave, Caesarea, Highland Beach, Manchester, Prince Albert
Kawartha Lakes
Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Omemee, Coboconk, Norland, Woodville, Trent Lakes, Buckhorn, Kinmount, Crystal Lake area, Haliburton County, Haliburton Village, Minden, Dorset, Wilberforce, Gooderham, Highlands East
Peterborough County
Lakefield, Millbrook, Cavan, Bethany, Norwood, Havelock, Apsley, Keene, Bridgenorth, Buckhorn, Warsaw, Ennismore, Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, Burleigh Falls
Northumberland County
Cobourg, Port Hope, Campbellford, Warkworth, Gores Landing,
Simcoe County
Barrie, Orillia, Innisfil, Bradford West Gwillimbury,