Retaining Walls and Block Walls in La Mesa

A retaining wall in La Mesa goes through four city inspections, from the footing to the final. We come out and give you a free written estimate.

The Four Inspections

La Mesa's homeowner permit page lists the inspections for a retaining wall. The first is at the footing. The second comes after the block is laid and the steel is placed, but before grouting. The third is after backfill. The last is the final.

Each stage hides the one before it. That is why the city looks at each one before work goes on.

Height and Permits

We did not find a La Mesa page that gives a height where a wall permit starts. Ask the city about your wall before any digging.

Soil and Water

County records list expansive clay soils across valleys and slopes. Water behind a wall adds pressure. Ask how the wall will drain and whether a soils report makes sense.

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