Concrete Work in Kensington-Talmadge, San Diego
Concrete work in Kensington-Talmadge sits on a narrow ridge with steep slopes on three sides, so wall work and careful repair on older homes top the list.
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About Kensington-Talmadge
Kensington dates to a 1910 subdivision. It sits on a narrow peninsula of land cut off on three sides by steep slopes, much of it open space. Its stone gateways and curving streets make it a strong candidate for a historical district, the city says.
Talmadge was founded in 1925 and named for the silent film star Talmadge sisters. It mixes single family homes and apartments, and it holds the Talmadge Gates Historical District.
The Kensington-Talmadge community plan was adopted August 4, 1998, with a Mid-City update under way. Read it on the City of San Diego community plan page.
Neighborhoods Inside Kensington-Talmadge
The city names these parts of the Kensington-Talmadge planning area.
- Kensington
- Talmadge
A Ridge With Slopes on Three Sides
Steep slopes at the lot edges mean walls and drainage. Old walks and driveways often need repair that fits the look of the street.
When a neighborhood sits on a narrow ridge, many back yards end in a steep slope. Walls, drainage and keeping weight back from the edge come first.
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 Kensington-Talmadge
- Retaining Walls. Walls on slope edge lots.
- Repair and Replacement. Repair of older driveways, walks and steps.
- Stamped Concrete. Decorative walks that suit older homes.
Permits for Kensington-Talmadge Projects
Kensington-Talmadge 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.
Talmadge Gates is a historical district. Ask the city what review applies before front yard work there.
Curb, approach and public sidewalk work is reviewed by the city. See the permit guide and the approach permit guide.
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