When you have big job like a large area of earth that needs to be held in place, the Gravity retaining walls are a great choice for handling the task. The cantilever style of construction and function of these type of walls relies on the mass amount of building material used to ensure that the structure is able to resist the pressure from the backend sliding forward. It’s own weight works effortlessly and helps incredibly in preserving the stability of the soil.

The concept behind a gravity wall is that the material used, usually concrete blocks, are stacked to lean to the rear from the bottom to the top so it leans towards the soil it’s supposed to preserve. Proper designing and planning by a professional are absolutely necessary in terms of time, implementation and a successful installation.

As the name alludes to, the gravity walls depend solely on the combined weight of the building material used, to stand up. This is why it is so important that it’s paramount to engage with professional design and construction experts in order to ensure the gravity wall can and will stand the test of time.

Here at Victoria Retaining Walls, our team of experienced professionals design and build gravity retaining walls that are guaranteed to serve our customers for decades to come. There is a lot of analytical work put in to determine a gravity retaining wall's best architectural and structural design. It’s very important for our architects on ensuring that every material used will support the requirements regarding the construction of any gravity wall. 

Our expert team of contractors at Victoria Retaining Walls combine the most basic of engineering principles unit mass, leverage and setback with the most stringent construction mechanics to ensure the delivery of a stable gravity wall.

We are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience with our overall objective for the gravity wall we build any of our clients to last and serve the client for many years to come. Once the gravity wall has been completed, our engineers will examine to ensure the retaining wall has been engineered to easily withstand the constant pressure put on it from the soil behind it. And any other loads that may be above it as well.

Before the analysis we want to ensure that the client has an accurate picture of the job site conditions. The engineers will then move forward with the standard gravity wall analysis with consideration give to overturning forces, sliding forces and bearing weight.

Why Rely on Victoria Retaining Walls
Retaining walls are meant for structural support but they can be decorative as well. With that being said, it is important to employ a company with a lot of experience to build the wall. Many different companies in the Greater Victoria region, and the Saanich Peninsula have entrusted us to deliver the proper talent it takes for their unique properties and retaining wall projects.

If your existing structure has damage and is need of repair, or maybe you’re looking for a new addition we would be happy to assist you in your search for the right retaining wall contractor. It’s important to not allow existing damage to get any worse. It needs to be acted upon to have the opportunity to have an extended lifespan.

Give us a call for your next project. We’d love to help. Our number is 778-400-1582.