Retaining Walls in Aylmer

Yes, but waterfront lots in Aylmer, along Lac Deschênes and the Ottawa River, are governed by a protected shoreline strip (bande riveraine). Depending on the distance from the high-water line, the height and the location of the wall, a certificate or a municipal permit may be required. We check the rules that apply to your lot and walk you through the steps before we start.

Aylmer's lots mix sand and clay, sometimes on the same property. Sand drains fast but shifts under a poorly compacted base; clay holds water and pushes with frost. We match the footing, compaction and drainage to the actual soil in your yard — clear-stone backfill, a perforated drain and geotextile — so the wall stays straight whatever the soil is.

Yes. On lots that slope toward the water, we create level platforms to set a pool, raised beds and tiered gardens that turn a slope into usable space. We tie the wall into your pavers, steps and pool surround for a cohesive, lasting result.

Aylmer's established neighbourhoods have plenty of mature trees whose roots are worth protecting. We plan the wall line and its base to preserve the main roots, excavate carefully near the trunks and, where needed, adjust the foundation so we don't compromise the tree or the structure. The goal: a solid wall that leaves your trees healthy.

The price depends on a few things: the wall's height and length, the material (architectural block, natural stone or armour stone), how complex the drainage is, and access to the site. A small garden wall and a large structural retaining wall aren't in the same range. We travel to Aylmer for free to assess your project and give you a fixed, detailed quote with no surprises.

A well-built wall lasts for decades. The key is the base and drainage: a compacted foundation, clear-stone backfill and a drain that moves water out before it freezes. That's what keeps a wall from bulging or leaning over time. Walls that fail early are almost always the ones where drainage was skipped.