Erosion Control & Slope Stabilization.

Stabilize the Ground. Protect Your Property.

Slope erosion is one of the Fraser Valley's most serious property challenges. Our combination of heavy rainfall, clay soils, and hilly terrain creates conditions where unprotected slopes wash away, undermine structures, and deposit sediment across lower properties. Once erosion begins, it accelerates with each rain event. What starts as a small gully can become a major slope failure that threatens foundations, retaining walls, and infrastructure.

At Trueform, erosion control starts with understanding why the erosion is occurring. Is water concentrating at a specific point on the slope? Is the soil type inherently unstable? Has vegetation loss exposed bare soil? Was the slope cut or filled without proper compaction? Each cause requires a different engineering response, and applying the wrong solution wastes money while the erosion continues.

Retaining walls are the most effective solution for steep slopes and areas where maximum usable space is needed. We build engineered retaining walls that hold the slope permanently while creating level terraces for planting, access, or recreation. For slopes that do not require the full structural capacity of a retaining wall, we use geotextile reinforcement, riprap, and planted slope systems that stabilize the surface while maintaining a natural appearance.

Terracing converts a single steep slope into a series of manageable level steps separated by short retaining walls or planted banks. This approach reduces the erosive velocity of water flowing down the slope, provides level planting areas that retain moisture, and creates access for maintenance. Terraced slopes are both more stable and more attractive than a single uniform slope.

Drainage is always part of the erosion control solution. Water is the primary driver of erosion, and managing it is the key to long term stability. We install French drains, interceptor drains, and surface swales to capture and redirect water before it reaches the slope face. At the base of slopes, we install collection systems that prevent water from pooling and saturating the soil, which would undermine even the best built retaining wall.