Concrete retaining walls in Oxnard CA - a wall that holds your slope and lets water out
A slope sliding into your yard or an old wall starting to lean? We build concrete walls that hold the soil back.
Ask for a free estimate
Have your address and the wall's rough height and length handy, and I'll set a time to come measure.
(805) 342-2850Hours Mon–Fri: 6 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
Concrete retaining walls for Oxnard yards
A concrete retaining wall holds back soil that pushes sideways, and its footing, the concrete base underneath, keeps it from tipping or sliding. In Oxnard and nearby cities, people usually call us about a slope creeping onto a patio or concrete pool deck, or an old wall starting to lean.
A lean like that usually starts with poorly prepared ground under the footing or water trapped behind the wall, so I look at those first. Price and schedule turn on the wall's height and length, the type your slope needs, the digging and drainage involved and any permit, which we prepare and file. My written estimate shows your figure.
Concrete retaining wall types to choose from
I'll tell you which of these fits your slope once I've seen the site.
- Gravity wall — Holds the soil with its own heavy weight and little or no steel, which suits a lower slope.
- Reinforced cantilever wall — Suits a taller slope, because steel inside and the soil on the footing's back edge keep it steady.
- Reinforced block wall — A good fit when you want block, with steel running up the hollow cores from a poured footing.
What to expect on your retaining wall
- I come out to measure and see your slope
- A written quote showing footing prep and drainage
- Our crew builds it, and I walk it with you
- In business doing concrete work since 2017
- We're licensed and fully insured for this work
Plan your retaining wall and the yard around it
Tell me about your wall and the rest of the project, from steps to a new concrete floor, and we'll plan it with you.
Tell us about your wall and yard
Send your address, rough wall height and length, and slope photos. We reply within one business day to set a time for your free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
(805) 342-2850Questions about concrete retaining walls
How much does a poured concrete retaining wall cost in Oxnard?
Poured concrete retaining walls in Oxnard usually run about $50 to $53 per square foot, covering excavation, site prep, pouring and basic finishing. That figure is for walls 3 feet high or lower and leaves out removing an old wall, curved walls, stamped or multi-colored concrete and yards with challenging soil, so my written estimate gives your own figure.
Why does drainage behind a retaining wall matter so much?
Because water building up in the soil behind a wall, even a moderate rise, can double or triple the sideways push on it and sharply raise the chance of tipping or sliding. Weep holes near the bottom help, but they can clog, so our quote shows the main way water will drain from behind your wall.
Does the coastal permit rule apply to my part of Oxnard?
It does if your lot is inside the coastal zone, where development is defined broadly and generally needs a coastal development permit from the state's Coastal Commission or the local government. The City of Oxnard's planning maps include a Coastal Zone layer showing where that line falls, and if it's unclear, we ask the office before work starts.
How much of a down payment can a contractor ask for in California?
On a home improvement contract in California, the down payment can't be more than $1,000 or ten percent of the contract price, whichever is less. That's state law, so it applies to whoever you hire and is a fair thing to check on any contract you're handed.
Do I need a licensed contractor for a small retaining wall in California?
Yes, unless the whole job comes to under $500 in labor and materials together, since that's all California's exemption from licensing covers, and it doesn't apply to a small piece of a larger project. The state licensing board has its own class for concrete contractors, the ones who form, pour, place and finish concrete work.
If your question isn't covered here, please call or send the form, and I'll be glad to help.
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- ServiceConcrete pool decks
- ServiceConcrete steps construction
- ServiceSlab foundation building
- ServiceFoundation installation
- ServiceConcrete parking lot building
- ServiceConcrete footings
- ServiceFoundation raising
- ServiceConcrete cutting
Talk to us about your wall
Call (805) 342-2850 or use the form with your address and what the slope is doing, and we'll set a time to come look.