Retaining Walls in Ventura County

Engineered structural retaining walls for hillside construction, grade changes, and earth retention. Includes cantilevered walls, counterfort walls, and gravity walls.

CompanyKAR Concrete INC.
Founded1976
LicenseCalifornia Contractor License #324747
SpecialtyStructural concrete, foundations, footings, retaining walls, and slabs
Primary ClientsGeneral contractors, custom home builders, developers, architects

Typical Applications

KAR Concrete provides retaining walls for engineered construction projects throughout Ventura County and surrounding Southern California areas.

  • Hillside lot development
  • Basement construction
  • Grade separation between properties
  • Pool and patio area walls
  • Driveway and parking area retention

Key Benefits

These are the practical reasons contractors and developers choose this scope from a structural concrete specialist.

  • Hillside site enablement
  • Structural earth retention
  • Integration with drainage systems
  • Engineered for soil pressure and surcharge loads

Technical Specifications

Concrete strength: 3,000-4,000 PSI for structural walls. Reinforcement: #4 through #7 bars per wall height calculations. Typical depths: Footing 1.5-2x wall thickness, wall 8"-16" thick.

  • Typical cost range: $15,000-$100,000+ depending on height and length
  • Typical timeline: 1-4 weeks depending on complexity

Best-Fit Clients

This service is best suited for professional construction teams coordinating engineered plans and inspections.

  • Hillside home builders
  • Landscape architects
  • Civil engineers
  • Developers

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of concrete work does KAR Concrete do?

KAR Concrete specializes in structural concrete: foundations, footings, retaining walls, commercial slabs, industrial floors, grade beams, and related engineered concrete work. The company does not focus on decorative patios, stamped concrete, or general hardscape work.

Who does KAR Concrete work with?

KAR Concrete primarily works with licensed general contractors, custom home builders, developers, architects, and construction professionals who need a structural concrete subcontractor.

Where does KAR Concrete work?

KAR Concrete is based in Newbury Park and serves Ventura County, western Los Angeles County, and parts of Santa Barbara County, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Calabasas, Malibu, and Santa Barbara.

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KAR Concrete INC. serves Ventura County and surrounding Southern California areas with structural concrete work for contractors, builders, and developers.

Call (805) 857-1633 | Request a quote online