Retention Systems.
Engineered to Perform.
Rockback Environmental designs and stabilizes engineered retention systems, slope structures and excavation support where movement, water and access challenges exceed typical landscape work. We turn steep, constrained and regulated sites into safe, buildable conditions for private clients, engineers and builders.
Engineered retaining walls, slope stabilization and shoring on steep, constrained and regulated sites.
Core Structural Services
We specialize in the work that sits between site grading and structural engineering—designing and building systems that control soil, water and loads on complex grades.
Retaining Walls
Engineered segmental, concrete and armour stone retaining wall systems designed to manage loads, control movement and tie cleanly into adjacent structures.
- New engineered walls & replacements for failing systems
- Tie-ins at foundations, garages & buildings
- Drainage, backfill & geogrid / reinforcement systems
Slope Stability & Erosion Control
Structural interventions for slopes that are creeping, washing out or threatening private yards, pools, driveways or structures above or below.
- Cut / fill reconstruction & structural benches
- Terracing, walls and grade breaks on steep sites
- Surface & subsurface water management
Shoring Systems
Temporary and permanent shoring layouts that support excavations, property lines and adjacent structures on tight urban lots, ravines and escarpments.
- Soldier pile & lagging coordination
- Helical pile, soil anchor & micropile-ready layouts
- Integration with structural and geotechnical teams
Grading & Drainage
Site grading, swales and subsurface drainage that relieve hydrostatic pressure, protect structures and move water away from problem areas.
- Regrading around homes, walls & driveways
- French drains, collector lines & outlet structures
- Tie-ins to existing storm or site drainage systems
Excavation & Earthworks
Precision excavation for structural work, pool removals, rebuilds and site reconfiguration where access, neighbours and risk need tight control.
- Bulk cuts, trenching & detailed trimming
- Export / import and spoil management
- Coordination with trucking, disposal & backfill
Structural Repairs
Remediation of failing retaining walls, undermined structures and water-damaged or frost-heaved assemblies before they become larger failures.
- Condition assessments & photo documentation
- Partial rebuilds, tie-backs & replacement systems
- Interim stabilization & risk-reduction measures
Built on Engineering. Proven in the Field.
Rockback Environmental delivers retention systems—walls, slopes and excavation support— that hold up under real-world conditions. We take engineered designs and translate them into practical, staged construction plans—accounting for movement, water, access, neighbours and risk. The result is work that performs as intended, even on the most challenging sites.
Site Review & Structural Assessment
We walk the site, review movement, drainage paths, utilities and access, then document existing conditions with photos, levels and sketches where needed.
Engineering & Options
When engineering is required, we collaborate with your structural / geotechnical team or connect you with partners. We help shape options that actually build out on the ground.
Execution Planning
Staging, shoring, excavation, export, materials and weather windows are mapped so work can be executed safely and efficiently on tight or sensitive sites.
Construction & Sign-Off
Work is carried out with clear communication, photo documentation and alignment with the design intent. We leave you with a stable, clean site ready for finishes.
For Private Clients on Difficult Sites
Steep backyard? Ravine edge? Driveway or pool cut into a slope that doesn’t feel right anymore? We help you understand risk, options and budgets before you commit to a major repair.
- Failing, bowing or cracked retaining walls
- Slumping yards above or below neighbouring properties
- Water entering through walls, patios or driveways
For Engineers, Architects & Builders
Need a contractor who understands drawings, staging and risk on complex grades? Rockback Environmental is built to support structural and civil teams.
- Constructability feedback on proposed details
- Budget ranges for retaining systems & shoring
- Execution on constrained or high-risk sites
Where We Work
Focused on steep, regulated and movement-prone sites where structure and access matter as much as aesthetics.
- Ravines & erosion hazard lands
- Steep residential slopes & escarpment lots
- Backyards above or below critical structures
- Watercourses, channels & drainage corridors
- Bluffs, lakefront banks & shoreline slopes
- Sites with limited or difficult access
- Setbacks with strict regulations or overlays
- Areas requiring permits, reviews or approvals
Need a Structural Assessment?
Retaining walls and slope structures often exhibit movement over time. Some displacement is expected; other patterns indicate loss of support or developing instability. Our assessment reviews site geometry, drainage, surrounding loads and failure indicators, then outlines the appropriate level of intervention.