Retaining walls and stairs

On a slope, every wheelbarrow load is hard work. The line runs uphill or down to the forms, so your crew can focus on placing and finishing.

• Uphill or downThe line follows the slope to the forms.
• Controlled pourWalls are filled at the pace your crew sets.
• Tight spotsThe line fits through 5-inch gaps and around corners.

What we pump

• Cast-in-place retaining walls
• Stair flights and landings
• Terraced garden walls
• Block wall fill, and footings for block and rock walls
• Walls and stairs for builders and landscapers

Before pump day

1. Forms braced for the full wall height
2. Engineered walls checked or inspected as required
3. For stairs, tell us the number of steps and whether they're solid or on a slab
4. A clear route for the line

Stairs are easy to underestimate. The concrete calculator has a stair option.

Common questions

Do I need an engineer for my retaining wall?

Often, for taller walls. In Saanich, Colwood, Nanaimo and North Cowichan, for example, a retaining wall over 1.2 m (4 ft) needs a building permit and a professional engineer. Other Island municipalities have similar rules, so check with yours before you book.

Can you pump stairs on a steep slope?

Yes. Send us a photo of the slope and where the truck can park, and we'll confirm the line route.

Other services: Slabs and driveways · Footings and foundations · Patios, walkways and pool decks · Commercial and contractor pours

Areas: Langford and the Westshore · Victoria · Saanich and the Peninsula · Sooke · Cowichan Valley · Nanaimo and Mid Island · Salt Spring and the Gulf Islands

Last updated October 29, 2026