Retaining Wall Contractor in San Mateo
On the Peninsula’s hills, retaining walls are what make a sloped yard usable. As a retaining wall contractor in San Mateo, Del Conte’s M&H Landscape Construction builds walls that hold soil safely, manage water properly and look as good as the rest of the landscape.
Our Retaining Walls Services
- Concrete retaining walls
- Cinder block (CMU) walls with finishes
- Gravity block and segmental walls
- Natural stone and stone-veneer walls
- Terracing and tiered walls
- Wall drainage, backfill and waterproofing
Drainage is what makes a wall last
Most retaining wall failures come down to water. Hydrostatic pressure builds behind a wall that cannot drain, and over time it pushes the wall out of plumb or cracks it. We build walls with proper footings, drain rock, perforated drain lines and outlets so water has somewhere to go.
Structure and style
A retaining wall is a structural element, but it is also one of the most visible parts of a hillside landscape. We finish walls in stone, stucco, veneer or architectural block to match the home, and we pair them with planting, lighting and steps so terraced yards feel designed rather than engineered.
What to Expect When You Work With Us
- Consultation: we walk the property with you, listen to your goals and assess slopes, drainage, sun and existing trees.
- Design: our designer develops a plan for layout, hardscape, planting, irrigation, drainage and lighting.
- Construction: our in-house crew builds the project, and your designer stays involved through completion.
- Ongoing care: our residential maintenance program keeps the landscape performing, with irrigation and lighting audits three times a year.
Because we handle design and construction in-house, retaining walls can be planned together with the rest of your landscape, including grading, drainage, irrigation and lighting, so everything is installed once and installed correctly. Since 1972, Del Conte’s M&H has focused on high-end residential work, and our long-time managers bring decades of experience to every project.
Retaining Walls Across the Peninsula
We provide retaining walls for homeowners in Hillsborough, San Mateo, Burlingame, Belmont, Redwood City, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills. We also have dedicated retaining wall pages for Burlingame, Hillsborough and Menlo Park. As a full-service landscape construction company, we can also combine this work with the rest of your landscape, so every element is planned and built together.
Retaining Walls: Frequently Asked Questions
Do retaining walls need permits or engineering?
Taller walls and walls supporting structures or driveways usually require engineering and permits. We will discuss what your project needs during planning.
Can you replace a failing wall?
Yes. We remove and rebuild failing walls with proper footings and drainage.
Which wall type is best?
It depends on height, soil, load and style. We recommend the right system for each wall.
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Schedule a Consultation
Ready to talk about your project? 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, talk through your goals and outline the next steps.
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