--- title: Retaining Wall Options description: Different retaining wall block options that are popular in the Fraser Valley, including colors, block dimensions and types. image: https://back40landscaping.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/retaining-wall-holding-up-garden-with-shrubs-plants-and-trees-Nov-16-2024-08-12-05-6204-AM.webp --- 1 Min Read # Retaining Wall Options Apr. 21, 2022 There are several different block options you can choose from when building your retaining wall. ## Types of Retaining Wall Block Options ![allan-block-retaining-wall](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/EXP_BEL2014_RES_Walls_Flagstack_001-985x1024-1-289x300-4.jpg?width=300&height=311&name=EXP_BEL2014_RES_Walls_Flagstack_001-985x1024-1-289x300-4.jpg) If we haven’t met before allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Back 40 Landscaping and our expertise is in retaining walls and hardscaping. We also like to bring education to those looking for retaining wall solutions. ##### These retaining wall block options are for proper structural retaining walls. (Garden wall options coming soon) and are current as of Spring 2022.  These blocks are readily available through dealers in the Fraser Valley. **Back 40 Landscaping is able to build any type of retaining wall option that homeowners want. This list is strictly the most popular block available. ** ##### ***Click on pictures for more information about each retaining wall block*** ## Tier 1 Options [ ![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/images-2-150x150.jpeg?width=150&height=150&name=images-2-150x150.jpeg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/valley-stone-wall-block/) Valley Stone wall block in Ebony (Also available in Grey,Canyon Blend, Mountain Tan, Tuscany and Roman) [ ![pisa-lite-abbotsford-concrete](https://back40landscaping.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Pisa-lite-charcoal-pnp2twxewi2kzutrj882xjip6z5nqj7slbh8ton4yw.webp "Pisa lite charcoal") ](https://back40landscaping.ca/pisa-lite-retaining-wall-block/) Pisa Lite retaining wall block in Charcoal ( Also available in Natural and Granite) [ ![allan-block-retaining-wall](https://back40landscaping.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AB-Classic-charcoal--pnp339fmv6v8g98yy9oiq6lpux32a6bp7l12mqs73c.jpeg "AB Classic charcoal") ](https://back40landscaping.ca/ab-classic-retaining-wall/) AB Classic retaining wall block in Charcoal ( Also available in Grey, Rocky Mountain, Sandstone, and Silverado) ## Tier 2 Options [ ![allan-block-aztec-retaining-wall-block](https://back40landscaping.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AB-Aztec-silverado-pnp3ku10mox7htq3cd4fu8yxn8h36h31yk2ulyq8rs.jpeg "AB Aztec silverado") ](https://back40landscaping.ca/ab-aztec-retaining-wall-block/) AB Aztec retaining wall block in Silverado ( Also available in Rocky Mountain blend) ) [ ![ab-couryard-retaining-wall-blocks](https://back40landscaping.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Courtyard-Grey-blend-pnp3y9627jal9e8az5yofv1uzabr2wd34zefa6tvxk.png "Courtyard-Grey blend") ](https://back40landscaping.ca/ab-courtyard-retaining-wall/) AB Courtyard retaining wall block in grey blend ( Also available in Tan blend) ## Tier 3 Options   [ ![techo-bloc-borealis](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/borealis-1.png?width=172&height=54&name=borealis-1.png) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/borealis-retaining-wall-block/) Techo-bloc Borealis retaining wall block (Available in hazelnut brandy and Smoked pine) [ ![ashlar-retaining-wall-belgard](https://back40landscaping.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Tandem_Ashlar-Unit-2_3-copy-pnp4sdvtacjhfegp16u5d9bshxtbtlzby48r3i5kh4.jpeg "Tandem_Ashlar-Unit-2_3 copy") ](https://back40landscaping.ca/ashlar-tandem-retaining-wall/) Ashlar Tandem retaining wall block ( Available in Charcoal and rustic) [ ![Picture1](https://back40landscaping.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Picture1.png "Picture1") ](https://back40landscaping.ca/brandon-retaining-wall-block/) Techo-bloc Brandon retaining wall block ( Available in Champlaign grey, Onyx black, Shale grey, Chestnut Brown and Sandlewood) Tags: [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls) ![back 40 landscaping retaining cost guide in abbotsford, bc (1)](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Foundation%20Images/back%2040%20landscaping%20retaining%20cost%20guide%20in%20abbotsford%2c%20bc%20(1).png?width=400&height=400&name=back%2040%20landscaping%20retaining%20cost%20guide%20in%20abbotsford%2c%20bc%20(1).png) ## Planning Your Project? Get the Cost Insights You Need - Accurate price ranges for popular landscaping services - Tips to help you budget effectively and avoid surprises - Features and materials for your project [Access Your Cost Guide double_arrow ](https://back40landscaping.ca/landscaping-retaining-wall-cost-guide) ## Related Articles [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/AB-Aztec-.webp?width=352&name=AB-Aztec-.webp) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/ab-aztec-retaining-wall-block) ### [AB Aztec Retaining Wall Block](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/ab-aztec-retaining-wall-block) [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls) ### AB Aztec  Inspired by the walls in Cusco, Peru which are more than 500 years old. [![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/retaining-wall-blocks-borealis-wall-muret-a00412_05_003_ppi.jpeg?width=352&name=retaining-wall-blocks-borealis-wall-muret-a00412_05_003_ppi.jpeg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/borealis-retaining-wall-block) ### [Borealis Retaining Wall Block](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/borealis-retaining-wall-block) [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls) ## Borealis  The Borealis retaining wall replicates the rustic wood garden wall look in a maintenance-free, more durable concrete option. 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