Concrete Work in Greater Golden Hill, San Diego
Concrete work in Greater Golden Hill is old San Diego, with rare historic homes on rolling marine terraces and four steep canyons, so careful repair that fits the house is the usual job.
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About Greater Golden Hill
Greater Golden Hill covers about 746 acres east of Downtown, next to Balboa Park. It takes in historic Golden Hill and South Park plus Choate's Addition and Brooklyn Heights.
The city describes gently rolling marine terraces broken by four steeply sloping canyons, and a mix of building styles that is rare in San Diego today.
The Greater Golden Hill community plan was adopted October 25, 2016. Read it on the City of San Diego community plan page.
Neighborhoods Inside Golden Hill
The city names these parts of the Greater Golden Hill planning area.
- Golden Hill
- South Park
- Choate's Addition
- Brooklyn Heights
Marine Terraces and Canyons
Old walks, steps and narrow driveways on historic lots. Canyon edge lots add slope and wall work.
Gently rolling terraces are good building ground, but the canyon edges are steep. Older homes often have original walks and steps that are worth repairing with care rather than tearing out.
The County says Expansive clay soaks up water and swells, then shrinks as it dries. That movement can lift and crack slabs. is most common in the coastal plains, per its soils report. For walls and foundations, ask for a soils report.
Concrete Jobs That Fit Golden Hill
- Repair and Replacement. Repairing old walks and steps in a way that suits the house.
- Sidewalks and Walkways. Front walks and public sidewalk swaps on older blocks.
- Retaining Walls. Walls on lots near the four canyons.
Permits for Golden Hill Projects
Greater Golden Hill is inside the City of San Diego, so permits go through Development Services. The customer service line is 619-446-5000. Driveways and walks 30 inches or less above grade are exempt from a building permit when they are not part of an accessible route. Walls over 3 feet, or with a A surcharge is extra weight above a wall, like a sloped yard, a driveway or a building., need one.
Ask the city whether your home is a historic resource before you change what the front yard looks like.
Curb, approach and public sidewalk work is reviewed by the city. See the permit guide and the approach permit guide.
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