A retaining wall either holds or it doesn't.
Falco builds retaining walls for homeowners across Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and the Waterloo Region. Armour stone, interlocking block — built with proper base prep, drainage, and the right technique for Ontario ground conditions from the start.
WHY WALLS FAIL
Most retaining wall failures aren't about the stone. They're about what happened before the first block went in.
Inadequate base depth. Skipped drainage. Material that wasn't suited to the site. These are the things that look fine on day one and cause real problems by year three. We assess all of it before we quote anything. If the site conditions require a different approach than what was originally discussed, you hear about it before work starts, not after.
WHAT WE BUILD WITH
Armour stone
Large natural quarry stone in grey and brown tones. Armour stone is the right call for significant grade changes and handles Ontario's freeze-thaw cycles as well as any material out there. The look is natural and substantial, and it gets better as plantings fill in around it over time.
Interlocking retaining block
Segmental wall block offers structural reliability and a clean finish. A strong option for mid-height residential walls across Cambridge and the Waterloo Region.
What’s included:
Every retaining wall project starts with a site assessment covering grade, soil conditions, and drainage before anything is quoted.
Base preparation is done properly because that's where most walls fail and it's not a step we skip.
Drainage is integrated into the structure from the start.
Finished grading and full cleanup are included when the wall is complete.
Every project starts with a written, itemized quote so you know exactly what you're paying for — and if anything comes up on site that affects the scope, you hear about it and approve it before anything moves forward.
On cost
Retaining wall cost in Ontario varies based on wall height, length, material, and site conditions. Armour stone typically runs higher than interlocking block because of the material weight and equipment required to place it. We give you an honest breakdown of each option, with every line item explained, so you can make an informed call. If anything changes during the job, you hear about it before it's added — not after.
Built for Ontario winters
Ontario's freeze-thaw cycle puts real stress on retaining structures. Armour stone handles it well because the mass of each stone resists movement through seasonal ground shifts. Properly engineered interlocking systems with adequate batter and drainage also perform well when installed correctly. The walls that fail in this climate are almost always missing proper base depth, drainage, or both.
Ready to talk about your retaining wall?
We come to your property, assess the site, and put together a written proposal with fixed pricing. That's how every project starts.