Commercial Retaining Wall Contractors In Calgary
Simply Stone has completed over 1000 projects in the Calgary area for multi-family projects, developers, infrastructure, and private commercial clients.
We install various types of retaining walls including Allan Block, Redi-Rock, MagnumStone, Verti-Block, Lego Block, and other segmental retaining systems.
Simply Stone installed the largest volume of Allan Block retaining walls in Calgary—and have been for years. In 2024, we installed over 60,000 Allan Block units.
Types of Retaining Walls
Retaining walls play a key role in managing Calgary’s varied landscapes, from sloped yards to large commercial sites. With our city’s freeze-thaw cycles and diverse soil conditions, choosing the right retaining wall system is critical for long-term stability and performance. At Simply Stone, we design and build retaining walls that are both durable and visually appealing for Calgary homes, businesses, and public spaces.
- Gravity Retaining Walls
Perfect for smaller applications or decorative features, these walls use their own weight to hold back soil. In Calgary, they’re a popular choice for garden walls, planters, and residential landscaping. - Cantilevered Retaining Walls
Built with reinforced bases, cantilevered walls provide the strength needed for medium to tall walls. They are ideal in Calgary neighborhoods where space is limited but structural support is essential. - Anchored Retaining Walls
Using cables or reinforcements driven deep into the soil, anchored walls are excellent for challenging Calgary soils or sites that must withstand heavy loads. - Reinforced Segmental Retaining Walls
Interlocking blocks with geogrid reinforcement make these walls flexible and durable, a smart choice for large-scale projects across Calgary, including commercial developments and sloped residential lots. - Natural Stone Retaining Walls
For homeowners and businesses looking to enhance curb appeal, natural stone offers a timeless aesthetic that complements Calgary’s natural beauty while providing lasting performance.
Engineered Retaining Walls in Calgary
Calgary Retaining Wall & Hardscaping Services
At Simply Stone, we design and build retaining walls that combine strength, durability, and aesthetics. Our services include but are not limited to:
- Retaining wall layout analysis and feasibility recommendations with clients.
- Procurement of engineering documentation.
- Procurement of retaining wall disclosure statements for development permit applications.
- Survey area, wall location, and elevation analysis.
- Bulk excavation.
- Detailed excavation and trench excavation to proper grades.
- Subgrade preparation and arranging bearing testing.
- Granular base installation including 25 mm and 80 mm road crush.
- Supply and installation of geotextiles such as bi-axial geogrid, combi-grid, and other types.
- Compaction testing to minimum 98% SP.
- Levelling of area and block installation.
- Backfill, drainage rock chimney, weeping tile porting through wall where required.
- Compaction testing on backfill material.
- Achieving final subgrade heights and compaction.
- Installation of coping blocks where required.
- Final sign-offs and compliance letter from engineering firm.
Why Choose Simply Stone for Your Calgary Retaining Walls?
Simply Stone’s internal quality management is very stringent—we prefer to address any deficiencies before they’re ever pointed out. We work closely with site supervision, project managers, consultants, and engineers to ensure satisfaction for all.
We have 29 years of segmental retaining wall installation experience. Our team collaborates with clients on budget pricing and structural requirements to help choose the right system for each unique site.
Simply Stone estimators are experts at determining the most cost-effective and performance-based products for your project. We are often involved before development permit release to help ensure wall layouts meet City requirements.
Simply Stone:
Our Calgary Team & Equipment
- Over 125 years of combined experience among our top 8 employees
- 5 full-time installation crews
- 40+ staff including estimators, project managers, site foremen, lead hands, labourers, internal mechanic, truck drivers, safety and office support
Fully Equipped
For Projects
- 10 compact loaders
- Excavators ranging from 3 ton to 22 ton
- Sheep’s foot roller compactors
- Smooth drum ride-on compactors
- Walk-behind double drum packers
- Diesel plate tampers
- Hoe packs
- Tandems, truck and pups
- And many other specialized equipment pieces
Certifications
& Credentials
- COR Certified with an extensive, comprehensive safety program
- $5,000,000 in liability insurance
- Fully licensed for the City of Calgary and the Province of Alberta
- Able to provide labour, materials, and performance bonding on any project
- Prequalified with the City of Calgary for retaining wall construction
- 29 years of experience in the hardscape industry
Contact Simply Stone For Your Commercial Retaining Wall Needs
Simply Stone installs retaining walls every day—it’s what we do. We strongly recommend hiring landscaping professionals for softscaping work like tree planting and sod, but leaving the retaining walls to the specialists.
We would be honored to bid on your commercial retaining wall project or help with budget pricing. We’re confident we’ll be a great partner for your team.