Selma is a town where the older neighborhoods still have that sandy loam soil, and the block planters and low concrete walls from decades past are starting to show their age. If you live near the Selma Flea Market or along McCall Avenue, you know exactly what we mean: walls that lean a little more each year, especially after a wet winter.
That's why homeowners in Selma (93662) call Fresno Retaining Wall. We understand the local ground, the hardpan layer that traps water, and the way summer irrigation and winter rain can push a wall out. We're based in Fresno and serve Selma and the surrounding area, and we're fully insured with general liability and workers' compensation.
Retaining Wall in Selma (93662)
Selma's older neighborhoods, especially those with sandy loam soil, often have low concrete retaining walls and block planters that were built without a proper compacted base. Over time, that base settles, and the wall starts to lean or crack. The hardpan layer under much of the valley doesn't help because it stops water from draining away, so winter rain and summer irrigation build up behind walls and create hydrostatic pressure. We see this a lot in the blocks near Selma High School and along the streets off Floral Avenue, where the soil is sandy and the walls are older.
Our team has worked on retaining walls throughout Fresno and the surrounding areas, including Selma. We know the local building department's permit thresholds (typically walls over 4 feet from the footing, or walls that support a surcharge, need a permit) and we always defer to the city for the final say. We also deal with the tight lot access that's common in Selma's older subdivisions, where a mini-excavator or a compact skid steer is often the only way to get equipment into a backyard.
Our services in Selma
- Retaining Wall Installation in Selma · Design and construction of new retaining walls for pool excavations…
- Retaining Wall Repair in Selma · Repair of leaning, bowing, cracked or settling retaining walls…
- Retaining Wall Replacement in Selma · Full tear-out and replacement of failed or end-of-life walls…
- Concrete Retaining Walls in Selma · Poured concrete and reinforced CMU block retaining walls with engineered…
- Block & Segmental Retaining Walls in Selma · Segmental retaining walls (SRW) in Allan Block, Versa-Lok and Keystone systems…
- Boulder & Natural Stone Walls in Selma · Boulder and natural stone retaining walls that blend into foothill and bluff…
- Timber Retaining Walls in Selma · Pressure-treated timber walls for garden beds and low terraces…
- Slope Stabilization & Erosion Control in Selma · Slope and bluff stabilization with terraced retaining walls…
- Retaining Wall Drainage in Selma · Drainage systems that make walls last: French drains, weep holes…
- Railroad Tie Wall Replacement in Selma · Removal and replacement of aging railroad tie retaining walls from the 1970s…
- Leaning & Collapsed Wall Repair in Selma · Priority response for leaning, bulging and collapsed retaining walls…
How a Job Works in Selma
Step 1: You call us at (559) 354-2395 or fill out our contact form. We schedule a free on-site assessment at your Selma property, usually within a few days. We'll look at the wall, the soil, the drainage, and the access, and we'll give you a written estimate with options.
Step 2: Once you approve the estimate, we pull the necessary permits if required by the City of Selma. We schedule the work around your availability and the weather. In Selma, that often means working around the summer heat or the winter rains, and we'll let you know if we need to adjust the schedule. Our crew protects your landscaping and keeps the site as tidy as possible, even when access is tight.
Step 3: When the work is done, we clean up the site, haul away debris, and walk you through the finished wall. We make sure you're satisfied before we leave. We leave your property clean and ready to enjoy.
Pricing for retaining walls in Selma depends on the size, materials, access, and condition of the existing wall. For a typical block or segmental wall, expect to start around $25 per square foot, while concrete walls start at $35 per square foot. Timber walls are the most budget-friendly at $20 per square foot, and boulder or natural stone walls start at $25 per square foot. Repairs start at $1,500, and full replacements start at $35 per square foot. Drainage corrections start at $2,500, and leaning or collapsed wall repairs also start at $2,500. Slope stabilization and erosion control start with a free estimate. The key cost factors are the length and height of the wall, how easy it is to get equipment to the site, the condition of the soil, and how quickly you need the work done. For a free estimate in Selma, call us at (559) 354-2395.
