Natural boulder walls that hold back a slope and look like they belong there, built on a proper base to stand for decades.

Boulder Walls

Years In Business

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Structural and visual

Holding a Slope Takes More Than Stacking Rock

A slope that won’t hold. A yard that drops off too fast to use. A bank that washes out a little more each winter. When ground needs holding back, a boulder wall does the work and looks like part of the yard while it does it.

A boulder wall is built from natural stone, set piece by piece so it keys together and carries the weight of the ground behind it. It isn’t a run of manufactured blocks. It’s rock chosen and placed to do the job and stay put. We build them as retaining walls to hold slopes, and as landscape walls to turn steep or wasted ground into level, usable yard.

Victoria’s slopes, rock, and wet winters are hard on a wall that isn’t built right. We excavate a solid base, then set each boulder with a compact excavator so it locks into the next. Drain rock and a perimeter line go in behind the wall to keep water from building pressure over the years. Built that way, a rock wall holds its ground for decades.

A boulder wall is only as good as the base under it and the drainage behind it. Both are earthworks, and that’s the part we know cold.

Start to finish

From the Quote to a Wall That Holds

We walk the slope and quote it straight. We look at the slope, the height you need to hold, how the water moves, and the access. Then we give you a written price and timeline.
We dig and build the base. The wall stands on excavation, so we dig the base in, level it, and compact it, because a boulder wall that shifts started with a base that did.
We set the boulders. We place each rock with the excavator so it seats against the ones around it and the wall carries the load. Drain rock goes in behind the wall as each course is set.
We backfill, grade, and clean up.
We backfill behind the wall, grade the ground around it, and tidy the site, then walk the finished wall with you.

Got a slope that needs holding? Call (250) 885-2213 and we’ll come take a look.

What our clients have to say

Cameron Holliday

Really impressed with the service , I have been in construction over 20 years, working with and operating equipment myself , Chris is a natural , fast and efficient, no mistakes and no damage to the property, extremely good guy, made instant friends with the local material yard and saved me a tonne of money on dump fees, highly recommend him to anybody interested ????

Nolan Mayrhofer

Grant is an exceptional human and an incredible craftsman to work with. He genuinely loves what he does, and his mile-wide smile says it all. His passion for life shines through in his work, and it shows in every detail. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Lorne Robert

Chris and his team did an outstanding job! They were professional, efficient, and really knew their stuff. The excavation work was done on time and with great attention to detail. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and they left the site clean and ready for the next stage of the project. If you’re looking for a reliable excavation company here on the Saanich Peninsula, I highly recommend Chris and his crew!

Owen Bain

We've hired Auzzie a few times to expand our yard and worked with him on some other projects as well. Top notch operator and easy to work with, always friendly, knowledgeable and efficient! Will definitely be having him back

Chris Brunner

We hired Auzzie to put in a gravel driveway extension for us and are absolutely thrilled with the result! He is as masterful on the excavator as a surgeon is with a scalpel, and is thoroughly knowledgeable on all the little details that are often overlooked in getting the job done right. Also worth mentioning is that he made the whole job a lot of fun. Most importantly, however, is that he had the job done for us on time and on budget - and the outcome exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend Auzzie for any excavation project!

Freddy Mazereeuw

When we needed to expand and level our yard for washroom trailer storage, Auzzie’s Earthworks was our first call, and they did a fantastic job. Chris quickly tore out bushes, regraded the area, spread gravel, and compacted everything down in just a few hours. The yard is now perfectly level and ready for our trailers. Highly recommend Auzzie’s Earthworks for anyone needing efficient, professional site prep!

Dynamic Fencing & Decks

We hired Auzzie’s Earthworks to help with a challenging fencing project through Dynamic Fencing, and the experience was fantastic. We initially discovered that under the thick ivy was nothing but rock, roots, and loose dirt—no stable ground for a fence. Auzzie came out for an estimate, and right away, he had a clear plan to remove the ivy, rock, and debris, creating a 2'x24' trench so we could put in a retaining wall. Despite having limited space to work in and being surrounded by raised garden beds, he completed the job efficiently and without disturbing the vegetable garden. His speed, precision, and skill were top-notch. Highly recommend Auzzie’s Earthworks for any tricky site work!

Christopher Aldridge

We recently worked with Auzzie from Auzzie’s Earthworks and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Communication was clear and fast from the start, which made planning a breeze. Despite our tight schedule, Auzzie was able to fit us in and arrived punctually, ready to go. The equipment he used was top-notch, and his skill in operating it quickly and efficiently was immediately evident. Highly recommend Auzzie’s Earthworks for anyone looking for a reliable, professional service

Bill Peck

Auzzie gives a master class in customer service and quality work with every project. He is very skilled and vitally, very knowledgeable of local district bylaws. An absolute pleasure to work with. I have no reservations recommending him for your project. You will end up with a fine product and have a bunch of fun along the way.

Built to hold

Why Auzzie's Earthworx for Boulder Walls

A boulder wall stands on two things you can’t see once it’s finished. The footing underneath, and the drainage behind.

We build what the wall stands on. Excavation and compacted ground are earthworks, our actual trade.
Natural stone, set to lock together. We set each boulder so the wall carries the full weight of the slope behind it.
Drainage that keeps it standing Trapped water is what moves a wall over time. We lay drain rock and a relief line behind every wall we build.

Straight Answers

Common Questions About Boulder Walls

With a boulder wall, the usual questions are what it costs, who supplies the rock, how tall it can go, and what keeps it standing.

How much does a boulder wall cost in Victoria, BC?

Boulder wall cost in Victoria depends on how long and how tall the wall is, the size of the boulders, how hard the base is to dig, and how easily equipment can reach the slope. A short garden wall is a different job from a tall wall holding a whole bank. Send photos and rough measurements and we'll give you an accurate written quote.

How long does a boulder wall take?

A short wall can be a couple of days. A tall wall, a long run, or hard digging takes longer, and you'll get an estimated timeline with your written quote.

Can you get equipment in to build a rock wall on a tight or sloped lot?

Yes. We use compact excavators that fit narrow access and work on grade, which is what setting boulders on a slope calls for. We plan the route and the staging before the machines arrive.

Do you supply the boulders, or do I?

We source and haul in the rock. Boulders are sold by the ton and there's good local supply on the Island, so we bring in stone sized for your wall as part of the job. If there's suitable rock already on your property, we'll work it in where it makes sense, which can save you some cost. You don't need to track down or move anything yourself.

How tall can a boulder wall be?

A boulder wall can usually go up to around 5 feet, or about 1.5 metres, as a straightforward build. Past that, the weight and the pull of the ground behind it become bigger factors, so a taller wall generally needs an engineer's design, and often a permit, before it goes in. The exact height that triggers that depends on your municipality, so we look at your slope and tell you what your wall will need before any work starts.

Do boulder walls need drainage behind them?

Yes, and we build it in. Water collecting behind a wall is the main thing that pushes it out of place over time, so every wall we build gets drain rock and a drain line behind it to relieve that pressure before it becomes a problem.

Have questions? Get in touch!

Build a Wall That Holds Its Ground

We build boulder walls and natural rock retaining walls across Victoria and the surrounding communities. Residential slopes, commercial lots, yards that need terracing. If you’ve got ground to hold, the quickest way to find out what it takes is a straight conversation.

Call (250) 885-2213 to go over the job, or send a few photos and rough measurements through the free quote form for a faster, more accurate number.

Auzzie’s Earthworx is insured, with documentation available on request.

“Levelling the yard the wall creates? See our grading service.” or “Clearing the slope before the wall goes in? See our site preparation service.”