Concrete Work in Serra Mesa, San Diego
Concrete work in Serra Mesa grew after World War II on a mesa cut by north south canyons that drain into Mission Valley, so drainage and older slab replacement go together here.
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About Serra Mesa
Serra Mesa grew after World War II, first with military housing, then single family homes, apartments and shops.
It holds a medical complex anchored by Sharp and Children's hospitals. North south canyons drain south into Mission Valley.
The Serra Mesa community plan was adopted July 27, 1977. Read it on the City of San Diego community plan page.
Canyons That Drain to the Valley
Canyon edge lots slope toward drainages. Water off a new slab needs a planned path.
Canyon systems carry storm water off the mesas. A new slab should not send more water over a canyon edge than it already gets. Walls near the rim need drainage behind them.
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 Serra Mesa
- Driveways. Replacing postwar driveways.
- Retaining Walls. Walls on canyon edge lots.
- Repair and Replacement. Cracked walks and patios.
Permits for Serra Mesa Projects
Serra Mesa 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.
Curb, approach and public sidewalk work is reviewed by the city. See the permit guide and the approach permit guide.
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