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Retaining Wall Prices Canada
Prices include HST/GST where applicable. Permit requirements vary by municipality. Walls over 1 m typically require a building permit and may need engineering sign-off.
Retaining Wall Prices by Type \u2014 Canada
Prices include HST/GST where applicable. Permit requirements vary by municipality. Walls over 1 m typically require a building permit and may need engineering sign-off.
| Wall Type | Unit | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🪵Timber Retaining Wall Treated timber retaining wall construction per lineal metre | /lineal m | C$155 | C$270 | C$415 |
| 🧱Concrete Sleeper Wall Precast concrete sleeper retaining wall with steel posts | /lineal m | C$205 | C$340 | C$515 |
| 🪨Natural Stone Wall Natural stone retaining wall construction per lineal metre | /lineal m | C$255 | C$410 | C$615 |
| 🧱Concrete Block Wall Concrete masonry block retaining wall | /lineal m | C$205 | C$340 | C$515 |
| 🪨Boulder / Rock Wall Natural boulder or fieldstone retaining wall | /lineal m | C$185 | C$308 | C$460 |
| 📦Gabion Basket Wall Wire mesh gabion baskets filled with stone | /lineal m | C$255 | C$390 | C$565 |
| 🔩Steel Post & Sleeper Wall Galvanised steel H-posts with timber or concrete sleepers | /lineal m | C$205 | C$340 | C$515 |
| 🧱Crib Wall System Interlocking crib wall for large retaining applications | /lineal m | C$225 | C$350 | C$515 |
| 🧵Geogrid Reinforced Wall Geosynthetic grid-reinforced segmental retaining wall | /lineal m | C$255 | C$410 | C$615 |
| 🔧Retaining Wall Repair / Rebuild Repair or rebuild of failed retaining wall sections | /m | C$102 | C$215 | C$360 |
| 💧Drainage Behind Retaining Wall Install weeping tile or aggregate drainage behind wall | /m | C$82 | C$133 | C$205 |
| 📋Engineering Report Structural engineering design and report for walls over 1 m | /job | C$510 | C$1,125 | C$2,050 |
Retaining Wall Prices by City
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Toronto
Ontario · 2.8M
From C$94
Ottawa
Ontario · 1.0M
From C$158
Hamilton
Ontario · 570K
Pricing available
Vancouver
British Columbia · 680K
From C$90
Victoria
British Columbia · 395K
Pricing available
Calgary
Alberta · 1.3M
From C$105
Edmonton
Alberta · 1.0M
Pricing available
Montreal
Quebec · 1.8M
Pricing available
Quebec City
Quebec · 550K
Pricing available
Winnipeg
Manitoba · 750K
Pricing available
Halifax
Nova Scotia · 440K
Pricing available
Retaining wall prices in Canada range from C$82 for basic timber or repair work to C$2,050 for premium stone walls or engineering certification. Prices include HST/GST where applicable. Permit requirements vary by municipality. Walls over 1 m typically require a building permit and may need engineering sign-off.
Common retaining wall types in Canada include timber sleeper walls, concrete sleeper walls, natural stone or sandstone walls, besser block walls, boulder walls, gabion basket walls, and geogrid reinforced walls. Drainage installation and engineering certification are also commonly required services.
In Canada, retaining walls over approximately 1 m height typically require a building permit or planning consent. Engineering certification is also required for taller or more complex walls. Always check with your local council or authority before starting construction. Prices include HST/GST where applicable. Permit requirements vary by municipality. Walls over 1 m typically require a building permit and may need engineering sign-off.
Timber retaining walls are typically the cheapest option in Canada at C$82 per lineal metre for basic installations. However, timber has a shorter lifespan than concrete or stone. Concrete sleeper walls offer better long-term value despite a higher upfront cost.
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