Natural Stone Specialists
Natural Stone Retaining Walls
in North York, Toronto
Hand-laid natural stone retaining walls that blend seamlessly into gardens and landscapes — durable, drainage-ready, and beautiful.
Overview
Natural stone retaining walls offer a timeless, organic look that complements gardens, sloped lots, and mature landscapes. Kenny Kim Landscaping hand-lays fieldstone, limestone, and granite walls with proper drainage behind them — ensuring they hold for decades while enhancing the character of your property.
What's included
Fieldstone & Limestone Walls
Natural irregular stone laid dry or with mortar for a traditional, organic aesthetic.
Cut Natural Stone Walls
Precision-cut granite or limestone for a more refined look that still reads as natural stone.
Drainage System
Perforated pipe and gravel backfill behind all walls to prevent hydrostatic pressure and frost heaving.
Garden & Planting Integration
Walls designed to incorporate planting pockets, steps, and transitions into garden beds.
How it works
- 01
Site Assessment & Design
We evaluate grade change, soil conditions, and aesthetics to design the right wall height and stone selection.
- 02
Excavation & Foundation
We excavate, set the base course below grade, and compact the foundation to prevent settling.
- 03
Stone Laying & Drainage
Stone is hand-selected and laid course by course with drainage pipe and gravel installed behind.
- 04
Backfill & Finish
We backfill, grade, and finish the top of the wall — integrating steps or planting areas as specified.
Outcome
A natural stone retaining wall that looks like it grew out of the landscape — holding your grade securely while adding beauty and character to your property.
Why choose us
Built right, backed for life.
Two generations of family craftsmanship, certified trades, and a relentless focus on the details that make outdoor work last in Toronto.
- 35+ years of stone installation in North York and the GTA
- Hand-laid by experienced masons — not stacked by machine
- Proper drainage behind every wall prevents frost heaving
- Stone sourced to match your existing landscape and home materials
FAQs
Everything you need to know.
- Do natural stone walls need mortar?
- Dry-laid walls (no mortar) are traditional and allow water to drain freely through the wall itself. Mortared walls offer a more formal look and greater structural rigidity. We recommend based on height, location, and aesthetic.
- How long do natural stone retaining walls last?
- Properly built natural stone walls last 50–100+ years. The key is foundation depth, drainage, and quality stone selection — all of which we handle as part of every installation.
More stonework services
Check our other services.
Interlocking Retaining Walls
Modular interlocking block retaining walls — strong, attractive, and available in dozens of colours and textures.
Interlocking Patios, Walkways & Driveways
Custom interlocking stone patios designed for outdoor living — durable, beautiful, and built for Toronto winters.
Concrete Retaining Walls
Engineered poured concrete retaining walls for lasting erosion control, terracing, and structural support.
Natural Stone Patios & Walkways
Natural flagstone patios hand-fit on a compacted base — unique, timeless, and built for Toronto's climate.
Armour Stone Retaining Walls
Massive natural boulders expertly placed to create stunning, permanent retaining walls with unmatched strength and beauty.
Concrete Patios, Walkways & Driveways
Durable poured and stamped concrete surfaces for patios, walkways, and driveways — built to handle Toronto's freeze-thaw cycles.
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