Services
Retaining wall services for San Diego County homes
San Diego Elite Retaining Walls prices every job after a site visit, because height, soil, drainage and access change the cost more than anything else.
- Serving homes across San Diego County
- Written estimate before work starts
- Drainage planned into every wall
- Permit questions answered up front
All services
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.
Questions about our services
What is the best block for a retaining wall?
Segmental concrete retaining wall block, made to interlock or pin together with a built-in setback, is the usual choice for garden and terrace walls. Hollow concrete block, or CMU, filled with grout and rebar suits walls that have to stand straight up. Plain cinder block stacked without steel isn't made to hold back soil.
Which is better for a retaining wall: block, concrete or stone?
Segmental block suits most garden and terrace walls and can flex a little with the soil. Reinforced concrete or grouted block fits tall walls, driveway walls and narrow side yards where a wall has to stand straight up. Natural stone and boulders fit rocky hillsides and a natural look, with stone veneer over a concrete core for taller walls.
What is the cheapest type of retaining wall?
Pressure-treated wood is usually cheapest up front, but it often lasts only 15 to 25 years. For a wall meant to last, segmental block is often the lowest-cost option at residential heights. Height, access and drainage change the cost more than the material does.
Got a slope that won't stay put?
Tell us about the wall or the hillside. We'll call you back to set up a site visit and talk through height, drainage and permits.