Retaining walls and block walls in Long Beach and Lakewood
A retaining wall holds back soil and water, and water is what knocks walls over. Footing size, steel, drainage behind the wall and weep holes matter as much as the face you see.
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Options
What we build
Pick the type that fits your plans. We'll confirm it against your drawings or the site.
| CMU block wall | Concrete block on a reinforced footing, grouted where the design calls for it. Stucco, paint or a split-face block finish. |
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| Retaining wall | Reinforced block or poured wall holding back soil, with gravel and drain pipe behind it. |
| Planter and seat walls | Low walls that hold planting or double as seating around a patio. |
| Property line walls | Block walls along the property line. Check neighbor agreements and city height limits first. |
What's included
What goes into the job
These are the line items you'll see in your written quote. If something doesn't apply to your project, the quote says so.
| Footing | Sized for the wall height and soil; reinforced with rebar. |
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| Reinforcement | Vertical and horizontal steel per the design, cells grouted where required. |
| Drainage | Gravel backfill, filter fabric and perforated drain pipe behind retaining walls; weep holes where needed. |
| Cap and finish | Cap block, stucco or paint finish. [[CONFIRM: finishes offered]] |
| Permits and engineering | Walls over a certain height, or holding up a slope or structure, need engineering and a permit. We'll tell you before pricing. |
Projects
Retaining and Block Walls: recent work
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Process
How a wall job runs
Site visit
We walk the area, check grade and drainage, take measurements and talk through finishes.
[[CONFIRM: usually within X days of your call]]Written quote
You get a written price with slab thickness, reinforcement, finish and what is excluded spelled out.
[[CONFIRM: X days after the visit]]Forming and prep
Demo if needed, excavation, compacted base, forms set to grade, rebar or mesh placed and inspected if a permit applies.
[[CONFIRM: typical duration]]Pour and finish
Concrete placed, screeded, floated and finished, with control joints tooled or saw-cut the same day or next morning.
[[CONFIRM: typical duration]]Cure and walkthrough
Forms stripped and cleanup done. We walk the job with you and go over cure times and sealing.
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FAQ
Retaining and Block Walls questions
When does a retaining wall need a permit?
In many California cities, walls retaining more than about 4 feet of soil, or any wall supporting a surcharge like a driveway or slope, need a permit and engineering. Check your city's rule; we confirm it before quoting.
Why do retaining walls fail?
Mostly water. Without drainage behind the wall, wet soil pushes harder than the wall was built for. Gravel, fabric and a drain pipe fix that.
Block wall or poured concrete?
Block walls are the common choice for most residential heights. Poured walls make sense for taller or engineered walls and specific finishes.
Can you build a wall on the property line?
Yes, with the neighbor's agreement and within city height limits. We recommend a survey if the line isn't clear.
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Get a quote for your wall
Send us the basics online, or call or text (657) 300-7519. We come out, measure and price it in writing.