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Land Works Landscaping Ltd. is an industry leader in the construction of block and rock retaining walls in the Okanagan Valley.

We install over 30,000 square feet of retaining walls per year with products such as Allan Block, Keystone and natural rock retaining walls. As retaining wall professionals we have over 15 years of experience for you to rely on, you can rest assured that your wall will suit you situation and be a success.

Our creativity and experience make our retaining walls stand out among the rest. Land Works offers 3D landscape and retaining wall design. We also work on retaining wall renovation projects such as replacing rotten wood walls, refacing blast rock walls and repairing walls that have been damaged by vehicle collisions, erosion and frost. We educate our customers on cost effective retaining wall designs, city bylaws and gather the proper permits needed when engineers need to be involved. Our estimates are accurate and honest and we are fully licensed and insured!

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We literally move mountains of earth to transform your yard into a vista you'll enjoy for years to come!

West Kelowna Retaining Wall Guidelines: A permit is required for a landscape retaining wall that is more than 4.9 ft tall. Construction of a retaining wall from 4.9 to 8.2ft requires a building permit and Engineered design. Retaining walls shall not be closer than 6.6ft apart. The construction of a retaining wall that is higher than 8.2ft is not permitted without a Development Variance Permit. Setbacks are not required from the property line. Retaining walls under 4.9ft do not require a permit, however, the location of the retaining wall should be confirmed with the Building Division staff.

The City of Kelowna states: retaining walls on residential lots, except those required as a condition of subdivision approval, must not exceed a height of 3.94ft measured from grade on the lower side.Should a two tier retaining wall be constructed, the walls are required to be spaced a minimum of 3.94feet horizontally to comply with the provisions of the Zoning Bylaw. Where a retaining wall is designed with a fence installed on top, the combined height cannot exceed 6.6ft maximum (the retaining wall portion is not to exceed 3.94ft in height) as per section 7.5.11.A DVP for overheight retaining walls (more than 3.94ft in height) is required and must be applied for and approved by Council. A corresponding building permit application, complete with sealed engineered drawings and schedules (B1, B2 and D) must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction of the retaining wall.


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Land Works Landscaping Ltd. is an industry leader in the construction of block and rock retaining walls in the Okanagan Valley. We install over 30,000 square feet of retaining walls per year with products such as Allan Block, Keystone and natural rock retaining walls. As retaining wall professionals we have over 15 years of experience for you to rely on, you can rest assured that your wall will suit you situation and be a success. Our creativity and experience make our retaining walls stand out among the rest. Land Works offers 3D landscape and retaining wall design. We also work on retaining wall renovation projects such as replacing rotten wood walls, refacing blast rock walls and repairing walls that have been damaged by vehicle collisions, erosion and frost. We educate our customers on cost effective retaining wall designs, city bylaws and gather the proper permits needed when engineers need to be involved. Our estimates are accurate and honest and we are fully licensed and insured! 250 826 1133 We literally move mountains of earth to transform your yard into a vista you'll enjoy for years to come! West Kelowna Retaining Wall Guidelines: A permit is required for a landscape retaining wall that is more than 4.9 ft tall. Construction of a retaining wall from 4.9 to 8.2ft requires a building permit and Engineered design. Retaining walls shall not be closer than 6.6ft apart. The construction of a retaining wall that is higher than 8.2ft is not permitted without a Development Variance Permit. Setbacks are not required from the property line. Retaining walls under 4.9ft do not require a permit, however, the location of the retaining wall should be confirmed with the Building Division staff. The City of Kelowna states: retaining walls on residential lots, except those required as a condition of subdivision approval, must not exceed a height of 3.94ft measured from grade on the lower side.Should a two tier retaining wall be constructed, the walls are required to be spaced a minimum of 3.94feet horizontally to comply with the provisions of the Zoning Bylaw. Where a retaining wall is designed with a fence installed on top, the combined height cannot exceed 6.6ft maximum (the retaining wall portion is not to exceed 3.94ft in height) as per section 7.5.11.A DVP for overheight retaining walls (more than 3.94ft in height) is required and must be applied for and approved by Council. A corresponding building permit application, complete with sealed engineered drawings and schedules (B1, B2 and D) must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction of the retaining wall.