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Concrete retaining walls in Beverly Hills CA - a wall that holds the soil and drains well

Leaning wall or a slope you want to level? We build concrete walls planned for the weight and the water behind them.

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What does a concrete retaining wall do for a sloped yard?

A concrete retaining wall holds back soil that wants to push sideways, so a slope in your Beverly Hills yard becomes level, usable ground. Depending on where it sits, it may also have to handle groundwater, earthquake forces and the weight of cars or buildings nearby.

Most calls start with a yard that slopes toward the house, an old wall that's leaning or cracked, or a homeowner who wants flat ground for a patio or a play area. The price moves with the wall's height and length, the soil under it, how much drainage it needs and whether an old wall has to come out first. The schedule mostly turns on the design and the city's permit, before we dig, set the forms that shape the wall and pour. Once I've seen the site, I'll put your own figures in a written estimate.

Why Beverly Hills owners call us for retaining walls

You'll deal with me from the first look at your slope to the walkthrough at the end, and you'll know what goes behind and under the wall before we pour.

  • I come out myself

    I look at your slope and write the estimate, and I run the job on site while our crew builds it.

  • In business since 2021

    I learned the trade hauling forms on a small concrete crew and asking the finishers why they did each step.

  • Licensed and insured for your job

    We're licensed and insured, and I'm glad to go over the details at the visit before you sign anything.

  • Reasons, not just a price

    I'll sketch out the footing, the steel and the drain behind the wall, so you can see what you're paying for.

  • Backed by our satisfaction guarantee

    When you're ready, call (424) 550-5006 or use our estimate request form to set up a visit.

Concrete retaining walls we build

The right wall depends on its height and the ground under it. Tell me about any driveway, building or hill nearby, because the wall has to hold that weight too.

  • Drainage behind the wall

    Water building up behind a wall causes a lot of trouble, so on our walls the drainage gets as much planning as the concrete. That usually means drainage gravel against the back, filter fabric to keep soil out of the gravel, perforated drain pipe with outlets, and surface drainage so water doesn't spill over the top.

  • Reinforced cantilever wall

    This is a thin upright stem standing on a base slab, with rebar, the steel inside the concrete, tying the two together so the wall resists the soil's push. It uses much less concrete than a solid wall, but it takes more design work and more careful building.

  • Solid gravity wall

    A gravity wall is thick concrete that holds the soil back by its own weight. It's usually simpler to design, which can suit a lower wall where there's room for its wider base, though it takes a lot more concrete.

  • Walls planned with other concrete work

    A wall is often what makes room for other work, like level ground for concrete pool decks or a lower room that's getting concrete floor installation. When we plan them together, the grades and the drain lines work with each other instead of against each other.

What happens when you call about a retaining wall in Beverly Hills?

We plan the wall around your yard, your access and what the city asks for, so you know the order of things before any digging starts.

  1. Call or message us

    Call or send a message about your slope and where the wall would go, and we'll get back to you to set up a visit.

  2. I look at the site

    I come out, look at the slope, the soil and what sits near the wall, and answer your questions while we're standing there.

  3. Your written estimate

    I send a written estimate that lays out your wall options and explains what's included, so you can weigh them before deciding.

  4. Permit, pour and walkthrough

    Once you say yes, we take care of the permit side and the prep, pour the wall, and then walk you through how to look after it.

Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.

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Retaining wall questions we hear

How much does a concrete retaining wall cost in Beverly Hills?

Poured concrete retaining walls in the Los Angeles area usually cost about $12 to $50 per square foot installed, so treat that as a market guide and not our price. Where your wall lands depends mostly on its height, the soil and the drainage it needs. After I've seen the site, the written estimate gives you the figure for your own wall.

What is the best way to build a retaining wall on soft or settling soil?

On weak or settling ground, a wall may need piles, which are deep supports, or work to improve the ground first, because a cantilever wall suits soil that carries weight well. Piles add significantly to the cost, so the ground under the wall can shift your budget a long way. That's why I check the soil at the visit before suggesting a wall.

Can I build a retaining wall myself in Beverly Hills or do I need a licensed contractor?

If you live in your single-family home in Beverly Hills, the city lets you act as your own general contractor, doing the work yourself or with employees or subcontractors. Otherwise the city requires a licensed contractor for any project valued at $1,000 or more. In California the C-8 Concrete Contractor license covers forming, pouring, placing and finishing concrete, so ask any contractor you're comparing whether they hold one.

How do I take care of a concrete retaining wall after it's built?

Keep the drain outlets clear so water can get out, because water pressure behind the wall can add a lot of load and cause leaks. Talk to us before you change the soil behind it or add a driveway near it, since those changes can undo what the design assumed even when the concrete itself is strong.

What should I ask a contractor before building a retaining wall?

Ask whether the footing, the base the wall stands on, along with the steel, drainage and soil assumptions, comes from a design for your project or from the building code. Height alone isn't enough to size a concrete wall, and two walls of the same height can need very different footings if one holds back a driveway.

Can I get a curved or colored concrete retaining wall?

Yes, though curved walls and stamped or multi-colored concrete both add to the price. If the budget's tight, I'd put the money into the footing and drainage before the finish, because those are the parts you can't get at once the soil is back in place.

Building concrete retaining walls in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills requires separate permits for retaining walls over 3 feet tall, walls in the required front setback near the street, and grading or excavation. So if your planned wall stands taller than 3 feet, sits in that front strip or comes with digging and regrading, plan on a permit, and for residential work the city's submittal requirements call for structural, shoring and civil plans signed and stamped by a California-licensed engineer. We find out what Building and Safety asks for at your address and take care of the permit paperwork when it's needed, and if something like a soils report or drawings has to come from you, we tell you early.

Around here we often meet yards cut into slopes and walls that sit close to driveways and houses, so we plan the footing and the drain line around what's already there. We see the same tight, sloped lots on jobs in West Hollywood and Glendale, and we work across many of the cities around Beverly Hills, so if yours isn't listed, ask us anyway.

Get a retaining wall estimate in Beverly Hills

Call (424) 550-5006 or send the form before you settle on a size, because a change in height or position can change the design and permit.

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