Retaining Walls
What is a retaining wall?
Retaining walls are structures that are designed to uphold the soil behind them. There are many factors involved when are building a proper retaining wall. The properties of the soil, elevation, slope of the ground, and height are several factors. These factors determine the type of wall which is needed and how it should be designed for your property. At times, a retaining wall project may need a building permit. If a permit is necessary for the retaining wall, we will help you throughout the engineering design and permitting process.
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When do I need a permit?
Building code requirements for retaining walls may vary to a certain degree depending on the jurisdiction you are in. However, permits are typically required for walls with a height of 3 feet or more, or in some cases 4 feet, measured from the base of the footing to the top.
Walls that support a surcharge - a vertical load imposed on the surface of the ground - need a permit regardless of their height. The weight of a structure or sloped soil above the retaining wall can all contribute to surcharge loads.
Likewise, retaining walls that impart a load onto a structure, or those surrounding a storage tank for flammable liquids may also require a permit regardless of their
height.
How we can help!
First, our licensed engineering services will assess your retaining wall project for compliance. If the code requires a permit, our team will produce accurate as-built drawings and calculations for the wall. If your jurisdiction requires a soils report, our team will prepare one, and help you assemble the permit submittal package. Our many years of industry experience will make this process as smooth as possible for you.
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When you tell us your project needs we assess the scope of work, give free on-site estimates, and help you understand the time-table for which the project will take.
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We give you an fair market estimate and keep in mind that cost can be an important factor in you deciding to do business with us. Of course, the most important thing to know is that you have chosen a company with a great reputation. One that will get the job done right the first time. During the estimating process, we will let you know if there are any concerns we detect that coud cause project over-runs.
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Once you decide to book your project with us, we take action. That may mean acquiring proper permits and making sure we are compliant with all regulations in your particular area. We keep you alerted of the project status throughout the job.