McFarland is a tight-knit farm town where most homes sit on compact lots just off Highway 99, and many were built during the post-war boom. The flat valley floor here means raised yards and low planter walls are everywhere, often built from tan slump block or segmental concrete. If you live near McFarland Park or along Sherwood Avenue, you know the look: modest bungalows with walls that hold back the sandy loam and keep the irrigation where it belongs.
Homeowners in McFarland (93250) call Bakersfield Retaining Wall because we understand these small lots and the specific pressures they put on walls. Whether it's a leaning block wall behind a garage on Perkins Avenue or a timber planter that's rotting out near Browning Road, we've seen it and fixed it.
Retaining Wall in McFarland (93250)
McFarland's lots are typically 50 to 60 feet wide, and many backyards are raised a few feet above the alley or the neighboring property. That means low retaining walls, usually 2 to 4 feet high, are everywhere. The soil is sandy loam with hardpan pockets, which drains unevenly and can lead to settling or hydrostatic pressure behind walls. Older homes often have slump-block walls that were built without proper drainage, and after years of lawn irrigation, those walls start to lean or crack. Newer subdivisions off Garzoli Avenue have segmental block terraces that look great but can fail if the base wasn't compacted correctly. We also see timber walls from the 1970s that are now rotting and need replacement. Our team knows how to handle these conditions: we assess the soil, improve drainage with gravel and weep holes, and use materials that hold up to the valley's hot summers and occasional heavy winter rains.
We've been serving McFarland and the surrounding Bakersfield area for years, and we've worked on everything from small planter walls to slope stabilization near the railroad tracks. No job is too small, and we always pull the proper permits when required.
Our services in McFarland
- Retaining Wall Installation in McFarland · Design and construction of new retaining walls for sloped northeast Bakersfield…
- Retaining Wall Repair in McFarland · Repair of leaning, bowing, cracked…
- Retaining Wall Replacement in McFarland · Full tear-out and replacement of failed or end-of-life walls…
- Concrete Retaining Walls in McFarland · Poured concrete and reinforced CMU block retaining walls with engineered…
- Block & Segmental Retaining Walls in McFarland · Segmental retaining walls (SRW) in Allan Block, Versa-Lok…
- Boulder & Natural Stone Walls in McFarland · Boulder and natural stone retaining walls that blend into bluff-side and…
- Timber Retaining Walls in McFarland · Pressure-treated timber walls for garden beds and low terraces…
- Slope Stabilization & Erosion Control in McFarland · Hillside stabilization with terraced retaining walls, geogrid reinforcement…
- Retaining Wall Drainage in McFarland · Drainage systems that make walls last: French drains, weep holes…
- Railroad Tie Wall Replacement in McFarland · Removal and replacement of aging railroad tie retaining walls from the 1970s…
- Leaning & Collapsed Wall Repair in McFarland · Priority response for leaning, bulging, and collapsed retaining walls…
How a Job Works in McFarland
Step 1: You call us at (661) 387-2265 or fill out our contact form. We'll schedule a free on-site assessment at your McFarland property, usually within a couple of days. We'll look at the wall, check for drainage issues, and talk about what you want to achieve. You'll get a written estimate before any work begins.
Step 2: Once you approve the estimate, we schedule the work. In McFarland, access can be tight, especially in older neighborhoods where driveways are narrow and alleys are shared. We plan ahead for equipment and material delivery. If your project requires a permit from the City of McFarland, we handle the paperwork and inspections. For HOA properties, we can coordinate with your board to make sure the design meets community guidelines.
Step 3: After the wall is built or repaired, we clean up the site, haul away debris, and do a final walkthrough with you. We make sure you're satisfied with the work and that everything is functioning as it should. We leave your property clean and ready to use.
Pricing for retaining walls in McFarland depends on the size, materials, and condition of the site. For a typical block or segmental retaining wall, expect to pay from $25 to $35 per square foot. A small planter wall (say 2 feet high and 20 feet long) might run $1,000 to $1,500. Repairing a leaning or cracked wall often starts around $1,500, while a full replacement of a timber wall with concrete or block could be $35 per square foot or more. Drainage corrections, like adding French drains or weep holes, typically start at $2,500. We always provide a free estimate so you know exactly what to expect. Call (661) 387-2265 to schedule yours.
