What goes into a good block wall?

A footing sized for the wall, rebar on the right spacing, grouted cells where the design calls for them, and a cap that sheds water. Taller walls are engineered.

Long white masonry wall with pilasters beside a lawn
Long white masonry wall with pilasters beside a lawn

What finishes are there?

  • Smooth block with a cap
  • Slump stone or split face
  • Stucco over block
  • Short block pilasters with metal infill

Do block walls need a permit?

Many do. Cities usually exempt only short masonry walls, and anything retaining soil has its own rules. See the permit guide on this site and we confirm for your lot.

Block walls on narrow lots

Many Santa Ana lots are narrow, so materials go in through a side yard by hand. That affects the price of a block wall more than its length. We plan access at the estimate.

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