Retaining walls
Vegetated retaining wall in Quebec, New Brunswick, the N.W.T. and Nunavut
JPC Consultants inc. designs vegetated retaining walls in Quebec City and the surrounding regions: a structure that holds back soil and lets vegetation cover its facing.
Our approach
Hold back the soil, let the vegetation grow
A vegetated wall is a retaining wall whose facing supports vegetation. It does the same job as a conventional wall, with a more natural look.
We design this type of wall for slopes, culvert surroundings and site development. The wall must be stable first. The vegetation then covers the structure.
This type of wall is one of the systems we have designed for more than 15 years. We carry out the calculations to current standards and work with several well-known suppliers in Quebec.
For a slope to stabilize without a wall, APAJA anchors offer another option. After some time, they are no longer visible and only the vegetation can be seen.
- Stable retaining structure
- Facing covered with vegetation
- Slopes and culvert surroundings
- Calculations to current standards
Choosing well
The advantages of a vegetated wall
A vegetated wall blends into the landscape better than a concrete facing. It suits visible sites, natural settings and projects where appearance matters.
This type of wall often rests on a reinforced soil mass. A wire mesh facing or a membrane holds the surface soil, which allows plants to take root.
Vegetation takes time to cover the facing. The design must therefore ensure the wall is stable from the moment it is built, without relying on the roots.
We work with several established, well-known suppliers in Quebec. This lets us offer different facing systems and choose with you the one that suits your site and your budget.
Our mandate
What we plan for a vegetated wall
A vegetated wall is still a retaining structure. Here are the items we specify in our plans.
- 01
Choice of system
Reinforced soil or another system, based on height and loads.
- 02
Plantable facing
Wire mesh or membrane that holds the surface soil and supports vegetation.
- 03
Structural stability
Stability calculations to current standards.
- 04
Drainage
Water management behind the wall and at its base.
- 05
Culvert surroundings
Vegetated walls around culverts and their embankments.
- 06
Engineering plans
Clear plans for building the wall.
Our process
From site analysis to sealed plans
- 01
Site analysis
Review of soils, slope, exposure and nearby structures.
- 02
Choice of system
Type of wall and facing based on height, appearance and cost.
- 03
Design and plans
Calculations, facing, drainage and backfill details.
- 04
Site support
Technical answers and supervision visits during the work.
Who we serve
For sites where appearance matters
We design vegetated walls for contractors, cities and communities, developers and private owners.
For homeowners, we also offer retaining wall design and repair services. The first phone discussion is free.
- Contractors
- Cities and communities
- Developers
- Private owners
Why us
Why choose JPC Consultants inc.
Since JPC Consultants inc. was founded in 2012, the goal has always been the same: keep the same clients and contractors, and make sure they are satisfied.
Fast response
An engineer gets back to you quickly and gives you an opinion from the very first conversation.
Deadlines and fees respected
Documents are delivered within the agreed deadlines and in the required format.
Expertise
In-depth knowledge of our fields of expertise, and we handle all the calculations.
Personalized service
Each mandate is approached according to the project's technical and contractual constraints.
Transparency
If we believe a project is not viable, we tell you.
Recognized suppliers
A wide range of suppliers established in Quebec, to offer you a variety of solutions.
Between Fermont and Gatineau, by way of Nunavut and New Brunswick, JPC Consultants inc. has worked on a great many projects. We are members of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), of NAPEG for the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, and of AIGNB-APEGNB for New Brunswick.
It is a retaining wall whose facing supports vegetation. It holds back soil like a conventional wall, with a more natural look.
No. We design vegetated retaining walls, meaning outdoor structures that hold back soil.
The design ensures the wall is stable from the moment it is built. The vegetation covers the facing, but it is not relied on for stability.
Yes. We design, among others, vegetated walls around culverts.
In Quebec, New Brunswick, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, including projects in remote areas.
Planning a vegetated wall project?
For vegetated retaining wall design in Quebec City, in the surrounding regions or in remote areas, tell us about your site. An engineer will outline the possible options and the information needed for the design.