— OUR SERVICES
retaining walls in hamilton & surrounding areas.
Slopes, erosion, and uneven land aren't just aesthetic problems — they're structural ones. Fioravanti Contracting builds retaining walls that hold ground, protect your property, and stand up to Hamilton's climate for decades.
Residential & commercial
All project sizes are welcome
fast project turnaround
Efficient scheduling and execution
licensed & insured
WSIB Certified
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
LICENSED & INSURED
—WHAT WE DO
Retaining walls built to last.
A retaining wall is only as good as what's behind it. Drainage, base preparation, and wall type all play a role in whether a wall holds for a few years or a few decades. We take the time to do it right.
Whether you need to terrace a sloped yard, prevent erosion on a commercial site, or create usable flat space on an uneven property, Fioravanti Contracting handles the full scope — from excavation and grading through to final construction and backfill.
Site assessment and slope analysis
Proper base excavation and compaction
Drainage aggregate and weeping tile behind wall
Accurate construction to spec
Backfill and grading on completion
Permit coordination where required
—WHAT’S INCLUDED
retaining wall services we provide
residential retaining walls
From small garden terraces to multi-course walls for sloped lots, we build retaining structures that hold the grade, look clean, and complement your property's landscaping.
drainage systems
Every retaining wall we build includes proper drainage aggregate and weeping tile. Without good drainage behind the wall, even a well-built wall will eventually fail from hydrostatic pressure.
commercial retaining walls
Large-scale retaining walls for commercial developments, parking lots, and site infrastructure. We work with developers and general contractors throughout the Hamilton region.
wall repair & reconstruction
Leaning, cracked, or failing retaining walls are often a drainage problem in disguise. We assess, remove what's necessary, fix the drainage, and rebuild correctly.
slope stabilization
Eroding slopes and unstable hillsides are addressed at the root cause. We excavate, install proper drainage, and construct walls or terracing to permanently stabilize the grade.
decorative & landscape walls
Retaining walls can be functional and attractive. We build interlocking block and concrete walls that create usable outdoor spaces, raised planters, and defined landscape features.
—HOW WE WORK
our process
01
site assessment
We evaluate your site, slope, soil conditions, and drainage before recommending the right wall system and provide an estimate at no charge.
02
excavation & Base prep
We excavate to the correct depth, establish a compacted base, and prepare the drainage layer so the wall has a solid foundation from day one.
03
wall construction
Our crew builds the wall to spec with proper batter, drainage aggregate, and weeping tile to handle ground water and hydrostatic pressure.
04
backfill & finishing
We backfill with compacted granular material, grade the top, and leave the site clean and ready for landscaping or construction.
RESIDENTIAL
For Homeowners
We build retaining walls for homeowners across Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, and surrounding areas from small landscape terraces to full lot-grading walls.
—> Sloped yard terracing
—> Interlocking block walls
—> Garden & landscape walls
—> Driveway retaining
—> Patio level changes
—> Erosion control
COMMERCIAL
For developers and businesses
We handle larger retaining wall scopes for developers, municipalities, and general contractors on commercial and industrial projects across the region.
—> Parking lot retaining walls
—> Commercial site grading
—> Poured concrete walls
—> Municipal infrastructure
—> Multi-level site development
—> Subdivision wall systems
—WHERE WE WORK
Serving hamilton & Burlington region
Hamilton
Grimsby
Burlington
Waterdown
Oakville
Caledonia
Ancaster
Brantford
Dundas
Milton
Stoney Creek
Hagersville
—COMMON QUESTIONS
retaining wall faqs
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In Hamilton, retaining walls over 1 metre (approximately 3.3 feet) in height typically require a building permit. Walls near property lines, roads, or utilities may have additional requirements. We flag any permit requirements during your estimate and can help coordinate the process.
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Most retaining wall failures come down to one thing: poor drainage. When water saturates the soil behind a wall with no way to escape, hydrostatic pressure builds until the wall moves or collapses. Every wall we build includes proper drainage aggregate and weeping tile behind it specifically to prevent this.
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It depends on height, load, and aesthetic goals. We recommend the right material based on your specific site, soil conditions, and project requirements.
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The biggest factor in longevity is weather conditions and whether the drainage behind the wall was installed correctly from the start. While we cannot guarantee how long a retaining wall can last, they are likely to last several decades.
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Yes, but a leaning or cracked retaining wall is usually a symptom of a drainage problem. We assess the wall and the conditions behind it, then recommend whether repair or full reconstruction is the right approach, and we fix the drainage so the problem doesn't come back.
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