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With extensive experience in San Diego retaining wall construction, Better Place Remodeling offers you new ideas for retaining walls and work with materials that will stand the test of time.
Our retaining wall services are designed to provide functional and structural support, offer floor control, stop soil erosion, and prevent overall damage to your property.
Over the years, we have built, concrete block retaining walls, stone retaining walls, and poured concrete retaining walls – always to the same high standard. Our extensive expertise is part of what makes our team your reliable retaining wall contractor in San Diego.
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Retaining walls serve the fundamental function of supporting soil, and the materials we use to construct them, such as such as blocks or cement, can enhance the aesthetic appeal of your landscape design.
Some popular types of retaining walls in San Diego include:
With proper drainage to prevent water buildup and soil erosion, we design gravity retaining walls to rely on their weight and size to resist the pressure of the backfilled soil. They can be made of concrete, masonry, or stone and are usually thicker at the base than at the top.
They suit relatively low walls, typically up to 3 ft. high. The wall’s weight must be greater than the weight of the soil it is retaining, and the wall must be properly designed to withstand lateral forces caused by the soil.
A reinforced structural retaining wall is designed to resist the pressure of the soil behind it using additional reinforcements, such as steel bars or geogrids, to increase its strength and stability. The reinforcement offers extra strength to the wall and allows it to resist lateral forces.
These walls can be made of various materials, such as concrete, masonry, or precast blocks, and can be designed for various heights, from low to high. The reinforcement materials are placed inside the wall, then backfilled with soil.
Free-standing landscape walls are commonly used for aesthetic purposes rather than for structural support. These walls are made of various materials, such as stone and brick, and are typically used to create raised garden beds or to define the edges of outdoor living spaces.
We construct them without reinforcement, relying on their weight and friction to remain in place. While they may not be designed to support significant lateral forces, proper construction and installation are still important to ensure their stability and longevity.
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According to the City of San Diego, a retaining wall permit is typically required in these situations:
At Better Place Remodeling we can pull all the permits needed for your retaining walls by you must submitting the necessary forms and overseeing the city inspections.
The retaining walls documents include:
We schedule city inspections at the following times:
To ensure the retaining walls in your yard are designed and built right, we take a systematic approach to all the work we do as your San Diego retaining wall builder and consider all relevant factors like:
As a result, we design retaining walls to complement your home’s natural surroundings and enhance the overall aesthetic of the landscape. The design should be functional and visually pleasing and will comply with local codes and regulations.
The placement, design, and materials used for your retaining wall in San Diego determines its success.
Before building your unit, we undertake a thorough inspection of your landscape to establish the role of the wall and other factors, such as:
Better Place Remodeling believes everyone should be entitled to renovate their home. That’s why we work with the best financing companies to provide our customers with different financing plans so they can find the one that best fits their needs.
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We’ll arrive at your home to get a better understanding of your vision and to discuss your ideas, budget and needs.
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After discussing all of the details of your remodel, our experts will begin designing your project. Planning is essential at this stage as we move toward a successful project. We will communicate with you throughout the process, keeping you up to date on the overall plan as it’s developed.
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We’ll make sure to get and prepare all documentation and permits required to proceed with your home renovation project.
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Once the plan has been agreed on and finalized we’ll begin the construction phase. We will work relentlessly to make your vision a beautiful, efficient, and long-lasting reality. All our San Diego home renovation projects are built to the highest standards.
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Before we hand you back your keys we’ll do a final walkthrough to ensure that every detail is of the highest quality, and that you have received every item on the project plan and is to your satisfaction.
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Our construction timelines for retaining walls vary depending on size, materials, design, accessibility, and site complexity. We can quickly build a small wall made of precast concrete blocks, but a large, complex wall can take a few days.
The retaining wall you decide on will depend entirely on your ideas for your outdoor space and the functional aspects you are looking for. We will also consider different structural and design factors and recommend the best type of retaining wall.
The maximum height of a retaining wall in San Diego will depend on the area’s specific zoning regulations and building codes. Generally, the maximum height of a retaining wall without a permit is typically around four feet, but this can vary depending on the location and use of the wall.
Common causes of retaining wall failures in San Diego include:
The foundation depth required for a retaining wall will depend on several factors, including the height of the wall, the type of soil, and the soil’s load-bearing capacity.
At Better Place Remodeling we dig foundations to a depth where the soil is stable and can support the wall’s weight. We start by determining the soil type, bearing capacity, and wall height, making the foundation wide enough to provide a stable platform for the wall to rest on.
From the initial consultation to the final walk-through, we take the time to answer your questions and actualize your home upgrade dream as your trusted San Diego remodeling contractor.
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