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Retaining Walls in Del Mar, CA
San Diego Elite Retaining Walls builds and repairs retaining walls for Del Mar homes on the hillside streets above the village and the blocks near the bluffs.
Del Mar at a glance
Neighborhoods and areas
- Del Mar Village
- Del Mar Fairgrounds
- Powerhouse Park
- San Dieguito Lagoon
- Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
ZIP codes
92014
- Serving homes across San Diego County
- Written estimate before work starts
- Drainage planned into every wall
- Permit questions answered up front
Retaining walls for Del Mar
Serving Del Mar
For a small city, Del Mar has a lot of slope: residential streets rise steeply east of Camino del Mar, and the bluffs at the south end carry the coastal rail line, where erosion has been a long-running problem. Much of the city is in the coastal zone, and Del Mar has its own design review process, so a new wall can need coastal and design approval along with a building permit.
Local homes and lots
Mostly single-family homes on small, steep lots, many of them custom builds, plus condos near the village and the fairgrounds.
Problems we solve
- A steep lot with almost no flat yard
- Wall height that could affect a neighbor's view
- Narrow streets that make equipment access hard
Retaining wall services in Del Mar
Every service is available here.
Engineered Retaining Walls
Tall and heavily loaded walls built from a licensed engineer's stamped plans, with permits, soils reports and inspections.
Retaining Wall Installation
New retaining walls for slopes, terraces and level yards, planned around height, soil and drainage.
Block Retaining Walls
Segmental concrete block walls for garden beds, terraces and taller reinforced walls.
Concrete Retaining Walls
Reinforced concrete and concrete block walls for tall walls, tight spaces and heavy loads.
Retaining Wall Repair
Fixes for leaning, cracked and bulging walls, starting with why the wall moved.
Retaining Wall Drainage
Drain rock, pipes and weep holes that keep water from pushing a wall over.
Hillside Terracing
Tiered walls that turn a steep slope into level, usable yard space.
Masonry Block Walls
Grouted, rebar-reinforced concrete block walls for retaining soil or screening a yard, finished in stucco, veneer or plain block.
Natural Stone Retaining Walls
Dry-stacked, mortared and veneered stone walls for gardens and slopes that call for a natural look.
Boulder Retaining Walls
Walls of large boulders set by excavator, suited to rocky hillsides and larger lots.
Wood Retaining Walls
Pressure-treated timber walls for low garden edges, and replacement of old timber and railroad-tie walls.
Geogrid-Reinforced Walls
Segmental block walls tied into the slope with layers of geogrid, for taller walls and walls under load.
Retaining Wall Replacement
Tearing out failed walls and rebuilding them on a proper base with drainage, permitted where the new wall needs it.
Slope Stabilization
Drainage, erosion control, planting, regrading and walls to keep a hillside yard in place.
Seat Walls and Planter Walls
Low walls built to sit on or plant in, often tied into a patio or a retaining wall.
Driveway Retaining Walls
Walls beside or below driveways that carry vehicle loads, usually engineered and permitted.
Retaining Walls for Pools and Patios
Walls that cut into a slope to make level ground for a pool, spa, patio or outdoor kitchen.
Commercial Retaining Walls
Retaining wall repair, replacement and new walls for HOAs, apartment and condo properties, and smaller commercial sites.
Retaining Wall Permits and Engineering
How retaining wall permits, engineering, soils reports and HOA approval work in San Diego County.
Nearby areas
Elite Retaining Walls also works in these nearby communities.
Planning a retaining wall in Del Mar?
Send a short message about your wall or slope and we'll call you back to set up a site visit.
- Site visit to look at the slope, soil and drainage
- Written estimate before any work starts
- Permit and engineering questions answered up front
Prefer to talk? Call (760) 539-8329
Del Mar retaining wall questions
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Del Mar?
Yes, at any height. Del Mar requires a building permit for every new retaining wall, fence and freestanding masonry wall, which is stricter than most cities in the county, and its building department is run under contract by True North Compliance. Walls up to 4 feet can usually go through the city's administrative design review, while taller walls, or ones that need grading, can need full design review and a land conservation permit.
How does equipment get onto a steep Del Mar lot?
On many hillside streets east of Camino del Mar it's small machines and a good deal of hand work. Narrow roads, tight parking and steep driveways shape the schedule and sometimes the wall material, so access gets planned before anything is ordered.
How much does a retaining wall cost in Del Mar?
It depends on the wall's height, length, material and drainage, and on how easy it is to get equipment and materials to the spot. Elite Retaining Walls prices walls the same way in Del Mar as anywhere else in San Diego County; only permit fees change from city to city. You get a written estimate after a site visit.