Retaining wall contractors and block retaining wall repair in San Diego, CA.
Whether you are planning a new wall or assessing an existing one, start with the property, proposed grades, drainage and access.
What should a retaining wall project team look at first in San Diego?
Confirm the parcel is within the City of San Diego before relying on City permit guidance. Gather any survey, wall plans and photographs, and show nearby driveways, fences and structures to the project team.
What affects a retaining wall quote in San Diego?
Height, materials, access, drainage and any required design or permits can affect a proposal. Ask what is included and what remains unknown.
Give bidders the same plans and ask each to describe excavation, drainage, disposal and restoration. Compare the written scope as well as the total.
Verify the contractor’s license and discuss any proposed changes in writing before work begins.
How does the City of San Diego review a retaining wall?
Information Bulletin 220 lists a wall over three feet high measured from the top of the footing to the highest point on the wall, as well as certain slopes, surcharge loads and tiered-wall conditions.
The City also asks applicants to show wall dimensions, nearby structures and property lines, and site and wall drainage. Confirm the complete requirements for the property and proposed work.
Source: City of San Diego Information Bulletin 220. Confirm current requirements with the department serving the property.
Ask the project team who will prepare plans and arrange required inspections.
Which retaining wall services should you consider in San Diego?
Explore the services below and ask about available options for your project.
What do San Diego homeowners ask?
How is retaining wall height measured for a City of San Diego permit?
The City measures the wall from the top of the footing to the highest point on the wall. A permit is required when that height exceeds three feet, and other conditions can require a permit as well.
Can a driveway or fence affect the permit?
A driveway, walkway, structure footing, or fence can be a surcharge load. The City lists surcharge as a permit condition. Ask the reviewing department and design professional how the proposed layout applies to your property.
Who handles plans and inspections?
Ask each contractor which design work, permit applications, and inspections are included in the proposal. Confirm the requirements with the department that serves the property.
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Find your property in San Diego
Use the map for context and confirm the jurisdiction that reviews your property.
Discuss your retaining wall project in San Diego
Tell us about the wall and ask about available options.