Rolling Hills Estates, Los Angeles County
Decks, Walls and Additions in Rolling Hills Estates
Decks, retaining walls and additions in Rolling Hills Estates, run through survey, soils, engineering and plan check in one fixed order on every lot.
Rolling Hills Estates shares a working method with Rolling Hills, Lomita, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Torrance and Redondo Beach: survey, soils, engineering, plan check, then the build. Only the reviewing office and its forms differ between them. On a lot that steps down from the street, that order matters most, since a deck or addition there depends on what the ground report says about bearing and drainage.
From survey to stamped sheets
A boundary and topographic survey fixes property lines, grades and the position of existing walls. The soils engineer uses it to place test holes and then writes bearing values and any caisson depth into the report. From there, the structural engineer details piers, beams, ledger connections and guard rails for a raised deck, or footings and shear walls for an addition. Drainage lines and outlets go on the same plan. Plan check comments are answered on revised sheets, and the permit card goes on site once approved.
Building on a stepped lot
Where the yard drops in tiers, excavation for footings starts at the lowest level so spoil and concrete can be moved downhill with less handling. Retaining walls are formed, reinforced, inspected and backfilled with gravel and a perforated drain pipe before framing loads them. Exposed connectors on the deck frame are stainless or hot dip galvanized to hold up in damp air near open water. Railings are fastened through blocking so they meet the load the engineer specified, and the final inspection closes the permit.
Work we take on in Rolling Hills Estates
Each service is planned around the lot, sloped or level.
Building in Rolling Hills Estates?
Send the address and the job, and a builder will arrange a visit to read the lot.