L.A. Retaining Walls

Among the services LA Retaining Walls provides in Malibu is grading and excavation for retaining walls. In Malibu, the City of Malibu and coastal zone rules add layers of review to many projects, so planning and permitting are a major part of any wall built near the coast. Grading and excavation prepare the site by digging to the depth and width the wall requires and shaping slopes with drainage in mind. Site preparation also covers related work such as leveling patio pads, preparing drainage swales and reshaping slopes. Many wall failures trace back to poor site prep, such as excavation started without a plan or backfill that was never compacted. Smaller specialized equipment is used on tight-access sites, and equipment that can't safely maneuver on the property is left off the job. Grading is treated as part of the wall's structure, not an afterthought before the real construction begins. The company also handles design consultations and permitting. LA Retaining Walls also serves Mount Washington, Woodland Hills and Echo Park.