Segmental retaining walls in San Diego County
Segmental retaining walls use individual concrete units to hold back soil. The right design depends on the height, soil, drainage, and anything loading the ground above the wall. Tell us about your project and ask about available contractor options.
Related terms: segmental retaining wall, interlocking retaining wall blocks.
What should you discuss about segmental retaining walls?
- Discuss the height, length, access, and purpose of the proposed wall
- Review nearby slopes, structures, driveways, and other loads with the contractor
- Ask which block system and installation details the proposal specifies
- Clarify how water will drain behind the wall and where it can discharge
- Determine whether a design professional, permit, or inspection is needed
When might you consider segmental retaining walls?
- You want to create a level area on a sloping yard
- A wall is leaning, bulging, or showing movement and needs an assessment
- You are comparing interlocking blocks with another retaining wall material
- A patio, driveway, or other feature above the wall may add load to the soil
What are homeowners curious about when it comes to segmental retaining walls?
What is different about a segmental retaining wall?
Segmental systems use individual concrete units instead of a single poured wall. Products and installation requirements vary. Ask your contractor for the proposed system, its design details, and how the wall will handle drainage and loads.
Does a segmental wall need reinforcement?
Some designs use reinforcement extending into the soil behind the wall. Whether it is needed depends on the wall and site. Ask who will determine the design and how much room the proposed reinforcement requires.
Will I need a permit?
Permit rules depend on the jurisdiction and the particulars of the wall. The City of San Diego publishes Information Bulletin 220 for retaining walls; other jurisdictions have their own requirements. Confirm the applicable rules with the local building department before work begins.
What should a proposal explain?
Ask for the wall dimensions, block system, excavation and base preparation, drainage, reinforcement if required, permit responsibilities, and restoration of the surrounding area. Compare the scope as well as the price.
Which parts of San Diego County can we match you for Segmental Retaining Walls?
Tell us where your project is and what it involves. Contractor availability depends on the location and scope. Choose a community for local information.
Need segmental retaining walls in San Diego County?
Tell us about your project and ask about available local contractor options.