Foundation block wall installation in Perris CA - a wall set on firm ground
A slope crowding your yard, or a structure that needs a solid base? We build block walls on firm footings, drained before backfill.
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What goes into building a block foundation wall in Perris?
Foundation block wall installation in Perris means building a concrete block wall on a footing, the wide concrete base that spreads the wall's weight into the soil, so the wall can carry a structure, stand as a fence or hold back the dirt behind it.
Most people call us because they've got a grade to hold back, a structure that needs a base or a property line that needs a solid wall, and this page covers all three. The price moves with the wall's length and height, how much soil it holds back, whether its design calls for steel and how much soft ground we have to dig out under the footing. The schedule turns mostly on that digging and on the inspections between stages, so the estimate I write up after seeing your lot is where you'll get your own figure.
How do you know your yard needs a block wall?
Dirt washing onto the patio
After a good rain you're sweeping mud off the patio or the side yard, and the slope behind it looks a little lower every year. That usually means the hill needs a wall to hold it, and the longer it goes, the more soil ends up under and against your slab.
An old wall leaning out
A wall that tips toward you or has cracks stepping across the block usually wasn't built for the soil behind it, or water has nowhere to go. Waiting lets it lean further, and a wall that has moved a lot usually has to come down rather than be patched.
A flat spot you can't use
You'd like a level yard for a patio, a play area or a new structure, but the lot slopes too much. This one can wait while you plan, and planning the wall before anything else goes in is a lot cheaper than moving it later.
How we handle foundation block wall installation
We start by laying out the wall and digging the footing trench, and I want the footing sitting on firm, undisturbed ground, so anything soft comes out and gets replaced with compacted soil, gravel or concrete before we pour. Then our crew lays the block course by course, sets any steel the design calls for and grouts the cells that need it. Before any dirt goes back against the wall, I walk you along it so you can see the drainage and waterproofing in place, because once it's buried, fixing either one is hard and costly.
A new wall often changes the yard around it, so we plan the connected work at the same time. Plenty of people use the level ground behind a new wall for outdoor kitchen masonry, and a wall that holds back a slope usually needs a path along it, which is where walkway construction comes in.
Wall that holds back soil
This suits a sloped lot where you want a flat yard or need to keep a hillside off a patio. It carries the most load, so the footing, the steel and the drainage get the most attention.
Wall under a structure
This suits a garage, a room or a covered patio that needs a block base to sit on. The weight comes from above, so I look hardest at what's under the footing before we pour.
Freestanding fence or screen wall
This suits a property line or a side yard where you want privacy and a solid wall instead of wood. It holds no soil, so it's usually the simplest of the three, though the city still has a say in its height.
Get a free estimate for your block foundation wall
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit. I come out myself, look over the spot and write up a free estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
- Based in
- Perris, CA 92571
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM
What happens after you call about a block wall?
Here's how a wall goes from your first call to the walk-through at the end, and who you'll be dealing with along the way.
Call or send us a note
Call (951) 418-3037 or fill out the form, and we'll get back to you to set up a visit. We'll find a time that works for you.
I come out and look
I come out myself, check the ground where the footing would go, see what sits near the wall and answer your questions. Then I write up an estimate, and I'll explain any part of it you want, twice if you like.
We build it with you
If you go ahead, our crew does the work and I'm on the job with them, with the trench and steel ready for each city inspection the job calls for. You'll see the drainage and waterproofing before we backfill, like I said above.
Walk the finished wall together
When the last block is set and the yard's cleaned up, we walk the wall with you. It's your chance to ask anything about it before we pack up.
Why Perris homeowners call Superior Perris Concrete and Masonry for block walls
The owner looks, then stays on
I come out to look at the job and give the estimate myself, and I'm on site with our crew while they build it. The person who saw your ground is the one watching the footing go in.
In business since 2017
We've been at it for 9 years, and I learned the trade before that hauling block for a mason who explained every step. That's why I'll tell you why we do each thing, not just what it costs.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured. You're not carrying the risk of the work being done on your own property.
Ready for the city's footing check
Under the Perris standard, the footing inspection happens with the trench clean and the steel in place and supported. We keep it that way and pour only after it's been looked at.
On a block wall, what's under the ground matters most, so let's start with a look at yours. Request an estimate or call (951) 418-3037.
Block walls and the yard around them in Perris
The city has a standard design for one kind of wall, a block wall sitting on top of a 2-foot retaining wall, and that design isn't meant to carry added weight from cars or buildings close to it. If your wall would sit beside a driveway, a parking spot or a structure, it's outside what that design covers, so I talk through where the wall goes before we price anything, and sometimes shifting it a few feet is the easy answer.
We're based in Perris and work in the cities around it across this part of Riverside County. A lot of our calls are for backyards with a slope behind the house, and we see the same on jobs in Menifee and Moreno Valley, so the first thing I check is where a footing can find firm ground.
Questions about block walls in Perris
How do I know if my block wall needs steel inside it?
It depends on the load, because block foundation walls can be built without reinforcing steel, but a wall holding back a lot of soil may need it. If your wall holds back a slope, ask whether its design calls for steel, and I'll show you where it goes if it does.
What does the city of Perris inspect while a block wall is built?
Under the city's standard, an inspector checks the bond beam, the steel-filled course that ties the wall together, and the vertical rebar, the steel bars standing up inside the wall, before any grout goes in. A final inspection comes after grouting and before any decorative cap goes on, on top of the footing check mentioned above.
How tall can a block wall be in Perris?
The city regulates fence heights, so the answer for your wall is in the city's zoning regulations for your property. I'll bring it up when I look at the job so the height is settled before we dig.
Who is licensed to build masonry walls in California?
A contractor holding the state's masonry classification can build them, because the Contractors State License Board puts load bearing and non-load bearing walls for structures and fences under that class. That covers walls that carry a structure and freestanding fence walls alike.
How much does a block foundation wall cost in Perris?
There's no one price, because the cost comes from your wall's length and height, how much soil it holds back and how much soft ground has to come out under the footing. Steel, drainage and waterproofing add to it, and a wall near a driveway or a structure takes more planning, so your number comes from the written estimate after I see your lot.
What causes a new block wall to crack when the dirt goes back?
Usually it's soil pressure on a wall that isn't supported yet, because a wall designed to be held at the top can crack or fail if it's backfilled before it's braced or the first floor is in place. It's worth asking any contractor how they'll support the wall before the backfill starts.
Related work that often goes with a new wall
Outdoor kitchen masonry
A new wall often leaves a level spot behind it, and a built-in grill counter or block-and-stone kitchen is one of the best uses for that space.
Walkway construction
Once the wall's up, you still need a way along it or down the slope, and a walkway on a solid base keeps that path steady underfoot.
Cities where we build block walls
Superior Perris Concrete and Masonry is based in Perris, California, and these 12 cities each have their own page, including Murrieta and Lake Elsinore. We work in other cities around them too, so give us a call if yours isn't listed.
Get your block wall planned before you dig
Have the wall's location, its rough length and whether it holds back soil or sits near a driveway ready when you call (951) 418-3037 or send the form, so the first visit gets straight to your ground.