Retaining Wall Contractor in Burlingame, CA
In Burlingame’s hillside neighborhoods west of El Camino Real, from Mills Estate to the streets climbing toward Skyline Boulevard, a well-built retaining wall is often what turns a slope into a yard you can actually use. Del Conte’s M&H Landscape Construction designs and builds retaining walls in Burlingame that hold soil safely, drain properly and are finished to match the home.
Our Retaining Wall Services in Burlingame
- Engineered concrete retaining walls
- Cinder block (CMU) walls with stucco, stone or veneer finishes
- Segmental and gravity block walls
- Natural stone and stone-veneer walls
- Terraced and tiered walls for sloped lots
- Removal and replacement of leaning or failing walls
- Drainage, backfill and waterproofing behind every wall
Building on Burlingame slopes
Many Burlingame homes sit on lots that fall toward the street or drop away behind the house. Walls built decades ago from railroad ties, dry-stacked stone or unreinforced block are now reaching the end of their life, and they often show it by leaning, cracking or shedding soil after winter rains. We assess the soil, height and loads on each wall, then recommend whether it should be repaired, rebuilt or replaced with an engineered system.
Permits, engineering and drainage
Taller walls and walls that support a driveway, a slope above or a structure usually need engineering and a building permit. We coordinate the engineering and permit work, then build with proper footings, drain rock, perforated drain lines and outlets so water never builds up behind the wall. That drainage detail is what keeps a wall plumb for decades. Learn more about our drainage solutions.
What to Expect When You Work With Us
- Site walk: we visit the property in Burlingame, look at the slope, soil, drainage, access and any existing walls, and talk through how you want to use the space.
- Design and engineering: we lay out wall heights, materials, steps and planting, and coordinate structural engineering when the wall height or load calls for it.
- Permits: we prepare what the city needs and handle the permit process so the wall is built to code.
- Construction: our crews excavate, pour or set footings, build the wall, install drainage and backfill, then finish the face and the planting around it.
- Walkthrough and care: we review the finished work with you, and our residential maintenance program can keep drainage, irrigation and lighting working year after year.
Del Conte’s M&H Landscape Construction has focused on high-end residential landscapes since 1972. Because design and construction are handled in-house, your retaining wall can be planned together with grading, drainage, irrigation and lighting, so everything is built once and built correctly.
Retaining Walls Across the Peninsula
Planning work outside Burlingame? We build retaining walls across the Peninsula, including San Mateo, Hillsborough and Menlo Park, as well as Belmont, Redwood City, Palo Alto, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills. For the full range of landscape design and construction we offer locally, see our landscaping services in Burlingame page.
Retaining Walls in Burlingame: Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Burlingame?
In California, retaining walls over four feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing, or walls that hold back a driveway, slope or structure generally need a building permit and engineered design. We review your project and handle the permit process with the City of Burlingame.
Can you replace an old railroad-tie or stacked-stone wall?
Yes. Many Burlingame yards still have older timber, dry-stacked stone or unreinforced block walls. We remove failing walls and rebuild them with proper footings, drainage and a finish that suits the home.
How much does a retaining wall cost in Burlingame?
Cost depends on wall height and length, the wall system, soil conditions, access for equipment and the finish. After a site visit we provide a detailed proposal so you know exactly what is included.
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Schedule a Consultation
Planning a retaining wall in Burlingame? Call Del Conte’s M&H Landscape Construction at 650-870-1550 or send us a message to schedule a consultation. We’ll walk the property with you, assess the slope and drainage, and outline the right wall for your site.
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