Retaining & landscape walls / Salt Spring Island
Shape the ground.
Define the garden.
Retaining walls and landscape wall construction on Salt Spring Island for residential and commercial properties. SOL works with your project team to connect levels, planted areas and outdoor spaces.
Structure within
the landscape.
Walls can define a planting bed, frame an entrance or form part of a change in ground level. Their purpose, dimensions and relationship to the surrounding site shape the construction scope.
Led by Taylor Willms, SOL Landscapes + Construction welcomes retaining wall and landscape wall projects on Salt Spring Island. We review the proposed work with homeowners, business owners, property managers and design teams.
The photographs here show landscape wall details from earlier residential work. The design and construction requirements of your wall will depend on its purpose and site conditions.
Wall construction
Retaining walls
Walls proposed to retain ground or accommodate changes in level. Share site photographs, dimensions and any design or engineering drawings so Taylor can review the construction scope.
Garden & landscape walls
Walls that define planted areas, entrances and outdoor spaces. The materials and layout are considered alongside the home, paving and planting.
Concrete & timber
Concrete and timber wall work discussed around the design and requirements of the project. Concrete construction is a SOL specialty; timber work can also form part of a broader landscape scope.
Walls within a larger project
Wall construction coordinated with machine work, site preparation and drainage, steps, paving and planting. Discussing the elements together helps establish the order of work.
Begin with
the site.
Include the wall location, approximate length and height, photographs of both sides of the area and whether an existing wall needs replacing. Tell Taylor about nearby buildings, paths, vehicle access and any known drainage concerns.
Share surveys, specifications and engineering drawings if you have them. Any design, engineering and approval requirements need to be established for the specific project before construction. SOL’s role and coordination with the relevant project professionals are discussed as part of defining the scope.
For a business or managed property, include operational access needs and preferred work periods. Explore commercial landscape construction.
Planning your wall project
Where does SOL build retaining and landscape walls?
SOL is based on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, and welcomes residential and commercial inquiries. Include your property location so Taylor can discuss site access and project logistics.
Can I ask about replacing an existing wall?
Yes. Send photographs, approximate dimensions and any information about the existing wall and surrounding area. Taylor can review the proposed work and discuss the next steps needed to establish the scope.
Which wall materials does SOL work with?
Concrete and timber are part of SOL’s landscape construction services. The appropriate material and construction details need to be considered for your particular site and design. Share your plans and preferences when you inquire.
What if I already have engineered drawings?
Send the drawings and specifications with your inquiry. They help Taylor review the construction scope and discuss coordination with your designer or engineer.
Can the surrounding landscape be included?
Yes. SOL also offers concrete steps, paving, timber structures, planting, drainage, grading and site preparation. Describe the complete project so the work can be considered together.
How do I request an estimate?
Text Taylor at 778-322-7399 or send a wall project inquiry. Include photographs, dimensions, location, preferred timing and any drawings or approximate budget.
Let’s discuss your wall project.
Salt Spring Island · Residential & commercial