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Retaining wall construction

Compare permit-backed Seattle retaining-wall construction records, then open six individually researched neighborhood pages with verified companies and permit status.

What belongs in the construction cluster

This cluster covers selected permits that explicitly describe constructing a retaining wall or combining wall construction with grading, stairs, driveways, patios, landscaping, or another site project. It is broader than replacement, which needs removal or reconstruction language, and repair, which needs a stated repair or stabilization scope.

A company appears because a selected record connects it to relevant Seattle work, the detailed Seattle Services Portal displays the matching license, and the Washington registration is active at the current review. Permit status remains visible. That is discovery evidence—not a recommendation, workmanship finding, current availability claim, or proof that the company self-performed every trade in the permit description.

Selected permit evidence

What appears in this Seattle record slice

35matching companies
50matching permits
25documented neighborhoods
2021–2026issue-year span

Positive declared costs run from $1 to $250,000. These are permit declarations—not bids, invoices, final costs, or price guidance.

Work by neighborhood

Neighborhood construction pages with verified evidence

These pages are individually researched. The local text distinguishes actual scopes, status, linked records, slope context, and bid questions instead of swapping a neighborhood name into generic copy. A construction intersection for Laurelhurst is not published because its selected construction record is Expired. Leschi has a Completed alteration, a Completed removal, and Expired or Withdrawn wall applications, but not a verified multi-company set for a dedicated construction-intersection page. Both neighborhood hubs remain available; the Leschi repair intersection is also withheld under the adverse-status rule.

Compare companies with matching permit evidence

The Seattle-wide table is the broad discovery layer. Six neighborhood pages manually verify Portal licenses and disclose each included permit status; adverse-status records remain outside the intersections. Permit volume and declared cost are context, not rankings or price guidance.

CompanySelected permitsDocumented neighborhoodsLatest matchVerification
True Scapes LLCWA #TRUESSL887PD

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 10 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

1East Queen AnneOct 22, 2024Active through Nov 15, 2026Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct retaining wall at single family residence per plan.

6810013-CN · Completed · issued Oct 22, 2024 · East Queen Anne · $15,000Official Seattle record ↗
R&R Foundation Specialist LLCWA #RRFOUFS829DA

General contractor. Office listed in Everett (North Sound); 8 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

1Columbia CityDec 7, 2022Active through Mar 1, 2028Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct site retaining wall repair per plan.

6876494-CN · Completed · issued Dec 7, 2022 · Columbia City · $61,863Official Seattle record ↗
Mcdowell NW Pile King Inc.WA #MCDOWNP011QT

Drilling, Blasting And Soil Sampling contractor. Office listed in Kent (South King); 6 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

1GatewoodJun 17, 2025Active through Sep 7, 2027Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct new retaining wall adjacent to existing one family dwelling per plan.

7054340-CN · Completed · issued Jun 17, 2025 · Gatewood · $35,000Official Seattle record ↗
GroundworksWA #GROUN**763O5

General contractor. Office listed in Virginia Beach, outside the core region; 5 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

1GreenwoodDec 1, 2025Active through Oct 29, 2026Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct retaining wall repair adjacent to existing single-family residence per plans.

7080716-CN · Issued · issued Dec 1, 2025 · Greenwood · $6,000Official Seattle record ↗
Kulchin Foundation Drilling CoWA #KULCHFD995QB

General contractor. Office listed in Lakewood (Pierce / South Sound); 5 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

1Sunset HillAug 24, 2022Active through Nov 9, 2027Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct retaining wall and replace portion of existing failed concrete rubble wall accessory to single family residence per plans.

6883907-CN · Completed · issued Aug 24, 2022 · Sunset Hill · $30,000Official Seattle record ↗
Integral Construction Inc.WA #INTEGCI159K3

General contractor. Office listed in Edmonds (North King / South Snohomish); 4 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

1Sunset HillMar 29, 2023Active through Mar 16, 2028Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct new Retaining Wall to Single Family Residence in rear yard per plan.

6929760-CN · Completed · issued Mar 29, 2023 · Sunset Hill · $250,000Official Seattle record ↗
J P Landscape Services Inc.WA #JPLANSI000JP

Landscaping contractor. Office listed in Duvall, outside the core region; 4 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

3Sunset Hill, Lawton Park, StevensFeb 27, 2025Active through Jun 1, 2027Full profile →
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Construct retaining wall and site improvement for existing single-family residence per plan.

7046003-CN · Completed · issued Feb 27, 2025 · Sunset Hill · $50,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct retaining wall and site improvements adjacent to one family dwelling per plan.

7006065-CN · Completed · issued Feb 28, 2024 · Lawton Park · $10,793Official Seattle record ↗

Construct site retaining walls exterior stairs walkways and landscaping around existing single family residence per plan.

6863676-CN · Completed · issued Dec 23, 2022 · Stevens · $120,000Official Seattle record ↗
Malone'S Landscape Cntrng Inc.WA #MALONLC051BU

General contractor. Office listed in Kent (South King); 4 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

3Green Lake, StevensAug 11, 2023Active through May 14, 2027Full profile →
View 3 selected permit records

Construct site retaining walls to existing one family dwelling per plan.

6942297-CN · Completed · issued Aug 11, 2023 · Green Lake · $50,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct site retaining walls and associated site work per plans

6838457-CN · Completed · issued Sep 15, 2021 · Stevens · $75,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct retaining wall and landscaping accessory to single family residence subject to field inspection.

6828804-CN · Completed · issued Mar 17, 2021 · Stevens · $10,000Official Seattle record ↗
Terrafirma Foundation Rpr Inc.WA #TERRAFR931LH

General contractor. Office listed in Roseburg, outside the core region; 4 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

2Leschi, StevensDec 17, 2024Active through Jun 16, 2027Full profile →
View 2 selected permit records

Construct retaining wall repair with soil nail adjacent to existing single-family residence per plans.

7027913-CN · Withdrawn · issued Dec 17, 2024 · Leschi · $3,298Official Seattle record ↗

Construct site retaining wall & foundation repairs to existing one-family dwelling per plan

6941728-CN · Completed · issued Oct 1, 2023 · Stevens · $50,000Official Seattle record ↗
Dowbuilt Inc.WA #DOWBUI*818BD

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 3 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

1Madison ParkMar 22, 2022Active through Jan 2, 2027Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct retaining walls and extend the existing driveway for existing building per plan.

6815601-CN · Expired · issued Mar 22, 2022 · Madison Park · $10,000Official Seattle record ↗
Rainier Rockeries & Const Inc.WA #RAINIRC810N7

Landscaping contractor. Office listed in Maple Valley, outside the core region; 3 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

2Bryant, East Queen AnneJun 21, 2024Active through Sep 8, 2027Full profile →
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Construct retaining wall and site work for one family dwelling per plan.

7015914-CN · Completed · issued Jun 21, 2024 · Bryant · $50,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct site retaining walls accessory to existing one-family dwelling per plan

6880866-CN · Completed · issued Jan 4, 2023 · East Queen Anne · $100,000Official Seattle record ↗
Stabuilt LLCWA #STABUL*782LN

General contractor. Office listed in Lynnwood (North King / South Snohomish); 3 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

1RavennaMar 21, 2023Active through Jun 15, 2028Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct alterations to retaining wall and site improvements adjacent to Single-Family Residence per plan.

6930538-CN · Completed · issued Mar 21, 2023 · Ravenna · $35,000Official Seattle record ↗
Advanced Fndtn Supports LLCWA #ADVANFS903DH

General contractor. Office listed in Monroe (North Sound); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

1LaurelhurstDec 20, 2021Active through Mar 10, 2028Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct retaining wall to support failing rockery accessory to single family residence per plans.

6824547-CN · Expired · issued Dec 20, 2021 · Laurelhurst · $15,000Official Seattle record ↗
Build & Restore LLCWA #BUILDRL905MO

General contractor. Office listed in Edmonds (North King / South Snohomish); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

2RavennaOct 29, 2024Active through Aug 1, 2028Full profile →
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Construct new garage and site improvements accessory to existing one family dwelling per plan. Construct retaining walls and driveway across two adjacent lots per plan. Scope of work (both parcels) will be reviewed under 7009819-CN.

7009819-CN · Completed · issued Oct 29, 2024 · Ravenna · $30,797Official Seattle record ↗

Construct retaining walls and driveway across two adjacent lots per plan. Scope of work for both parcels reviewed under 7009819-CN.

7023193-CN · Completed · issued Oct 29, 2024 · Ravenna · $5,000Official Seattle record ↗
Dlw General Contractors Inc.WA #DLWGEGC943CM

General contractor. Office listed in Burien (South King); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

2RiverviewJul 13, 2021Active through Apr 1, 2028Full profile →
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Construct retaining wall on south property (Construct a retaining wall spanning over two properties per plans. Reviews and processing for 2-CN's under 6790504. Work spanning SDOT property requires a separate permit)

6805271-CN · Completed · issued Jul 13, 2021 · Riverview · $80,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct retaining wall on north property (Construct a retaining wall spanning over two properties per plans. Reviews and processing for 2-CN's under 6790504. Work spanning SDOT property requires a separate permit)

6790504-CN · Completed · issued Jul 12, 2021 · Riverview · $80,000Official Seattle record ↗
Dochnahl Construction Inc.WA #DOCHNC*241R9

General contractor. Office listed in Renton (South King); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

2Leschi, RavennaFeb 3, 2025Active through Jul 3, 2028Full profile →
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Construct retaining walls and pin pile foundation repair to existing one-family dwelling per plan

6967982-CN · Expired · issued Feb 3, 2025 · Leschi · $25,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct new retaining walls for new exterior stairs and driveway for existing building per plan.

7025778-CN · Completed · issued Aug 2, 2024 · Ravenna · $5,000Official Seattle record ↗
Dreamforge LLCWA #DREAML*785JE

General contractor. Office listed in Lynnwood (North King / South Snohomish); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

1North Queen AnneSep 19, 2024Active through Apr 6, 2028Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct site retaining wall for existing two-family dwelling per plan

6932478-CN · Expired · issued Sep 19, 2024 · North Queen Anne · $10,000Official Seattle record ↗
Hamish Anderson Cstm Homes Inc.WA #HAMISAC080PO

General contractor. Office listed in Kirkland (Eastside); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

1Cedar ParkAug 3, 2021Active through Nov 20, 2027Full profile →
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Construct retaining wall on proposed property Reviews and processing for 2 records on 6797804-CN

6826304-CN · Completed · issued Aug 3, 2021 · Cedar Park · $15,000Official Seattle record ↗
Home Care Contractors LLCWA #HOMECCC834M1

General contractor. Office listed in Bothell (North King / South Snohomish); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

2Lawton ParkMar 4, 2021Active through Jul 29, 2027Full profile →
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Construct retaining walls and site improvements (Construct retaining walls and site improvements on (2) lots. Review & process for 2 records under # 6768745-CN).

6734438-CN · Completed · issued Mar 4, 2021 · Lawton Park · $1,400Official Seattle record ↗

Construct retaining walls and site improvements (Construct retaining walls and site improvements on (2) lots. Review & process for 2 records under # 6768745-CN).

6768745-CN · Completed · issued Feb 12, 2021 · Lawton Park · $6,000Official Seattle record ↗
Jackson Design Build LLCWA #JACKSDB835CB

General contractor. Office listed in Shoreline (North King / South Snohomish); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

2Loyal Heights, Phinney RidgeJan 24, 2024Active through Feb 2, 2027Full profile →
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Construct new retaining walls at driveway adjacent to existing one family dwelling per plan.

6998248-CN · Completed · issued Jan 24, 2024 · Loyal Heights · $10,000Official Seattle record ↗

Remove and reconstruct retaining walls and stairway in front yard of single family residence per plans.

6898125-CN · Completed · issued Aug 9, 2022 · Phinney Ridge · $20,000Official Seattle record ↗
Monet Painting Of Wa Inc.WA #MONETPW055JC

General contractor. Office listed in Lynnwood (North King / South Snohomish); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

2BroadviewJun 30, 2022Active through Mar 16, 2027Full profile →
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Parent. Construct new retaining wall (south parcel A) per plan. (Construct new retaining wall and processing of 2 records under 6800666-CN).Dependent. Construct new retaining wall (north parcel B) per plan.

6800666-CN · Completed · issued Jun 30, 2022 · Broadview · $200,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct new retaining wall (north parcel B) per plan. (Construct new retaining wall and processing of 2 records under 6800666-CN).Dependent. Construct new retaining wall (north parcel B) per plan.

6859415-CN · Expired · issued Jun 30, 2022 · Broadview · $200,000Official Seattle record ↗
Nussbaum Group Inc.WA #NUSSBGI914BZ

General contractor. Office listed in Redmond (Eastside); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

2East Queen Anne, RavennaOct 3, 2024Active through Jan 12, 2027Full profile →
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Construct retaining walls patio and landscaping accessory to single family residence per plans.

6950724-CN · Completed · issued Oct 3, 2024 · East Queen Anne · $100,000Official Seattle record ↗
Pro-Mondo LLCWA #PROMOL*883MU

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

1StevensFeb 4, 2025Active through Aug 4, 2028Full profile →
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Construct retaining wall and site improvements for existing single-family dwelling per plan.

7041337-CN · Completed · issued Feb 4, 2025 · Stevens · $15,000Official Seattle record ↗
Quercus Landscapes Inc.WA #QUERCLI941OJ

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

1East Queen AnneOct 2, 2024Active through Mar 29, 2027Full profile →
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Construct retaining wall and site stairs to replace existing for single-family residence per plan.

7028656-CN · Expired · issued Oct 2, 2024 · East Queen Anne · $50,000Official Seattle record ↗
Sage And Stone LLCWA #SAGESSL854L4

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

2Greenwood, RavennaFeb 23, 2023Active through Apr 9, 2028Full profile →
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Construct retaining walls and site improvements accessory to existing single family dwelling per plan.

6940585-CN · Completed · issued Feb 23, 2023 · Greenwood · $115,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct covered porch addition to single family residence grading and retaining walls per plans.

6839660-CN · Expired · issued Dec 9, 2021 · Ravenna · $90,000Official Seattle record ↗
Vio Design Build LLCWA #VIODEDB903OA

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

2Wedgwood, North DelridgeJul 21, 2025Active through Mar 25, 2027Full profile →
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Construct site retaining wall for single-family residence per plan.

6992763-CN · Completed · issued Jul 21, 2025 · Wedgwood · $20,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct site retaining wall accessory to existing one-family dwelling per plan

6988935-CN · Completed · issued Apr 15, 2024 · North Delridge · $20,000Official Seattle record ↗
Western Landscape & Pvrs LLCWA #WESTELP854RP

General contractor. Office listed in Kirkland (Eastside); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

1Rainier ViewJun 27, 2023Active through Dec 17, 2027Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct site retaining walls to existing single family residence per plan.

6869036-CN · Completed · issued Jun 27, 2023 · Rainier View · $30,000Official Seattle record ↗
Adobe Landscaping Co LLCWA #ADOBELC792QS

General contractor. Office listed in Lake Forest Park, outside the core region; 1 primary-scope Seattle permit observed since 2021.

1MadronaFeb 13, 2024Active through Dec 17, 2027Full profile →
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Construct alterations to retaining wall and site improvements adjacent to Single-Family Residence per plan.

6962997-CN · Completed · issued Feb 13, 2024 · Madrona · $25,000Official Seattle record ↗
Armas Concrete LLCWA #ARMASCL824PS

Concrete contractor. Office listed in Maple Valley, outside the core region; 1 primary-scope Seattle permit observed since 2021.

1GreenwoodSep 13, 2023Active through May 19, 2027Full profile →
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Construct retaining wall along driveway for single family residence per plans. Project includes removal of existing retaining wall.

6968225-CN · Completed · issued Sep 13, 2023 · Greenwood · $25,000Official Seattle record ↗
Ashworth Homes LLCWA #ASHWOHL950JL

General contractor. Office listed in Shoreline (North King / South Snohomish); 1 primary-scope Seattle permit observed since 2021.

1Lawton ParkNov 3, 2022Active through Jun 2, 2027Full profile →
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Aspen Renovate LLCWA #ASPENRL796NR

General contractor. Office listed in Lynnwood (North King / South Snohomish); 1 primary-scope Seattle permit observed since 2021.

1StevensJun 30, 2026Active through Mar 24, 2028Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct new retaining wall to replace existing wall adjacent to existing one family dwelling per plan.

7134328-CN · Issued · issued Jun 30, 2026 · Stevens · $120,000Official Seattle record ↗
Avalon NW Landscape LLCWA #AVALONL917L6

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 1 primary-scope Seattle permit observed since 2021.

1East Queen AnneMay 12, 2022Active through Jul 17, 2027Full profile →
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Construct landscaping and retaining walls accessory to single family residence per plans. REVISION 06/16/22: Minor revisions to wall subject to field inspection.

6865414-CN · Completed · issued May 12, 2022 · East Queen Anne · $50,000Official Seattle record ↗
Concrete Culture LLCWA #CONCRCL790N5

General contractor. Office listed in Kirkland (Eastside); 1 primary-scope Seattle permit observed since 2021.

1Mid-Beacon HillJan 13, 2025Active through Sep 19, 2027Full profile →
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Construct site retaining wall per plan

7047479-CN · Issued · issued Jan 13, 2025 · Mid-Beacon Hill · $15,000Official Seattle record ↗
Crescent BuildsWA #CRESCB*863BZ

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 1 primary-scope Seattle permit observed since 2021.

1BroadwayMay 29, 2025Active through Jan 9, 2028Full profile →
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Construct retaining wall and site work adjacent to one family dwelling per plan.

7064975-CN · Completed · issued May 29, 2025 · Broadway · $27,595Official Seattle record ↗
Van Zandt Design Build LLCWA #VANZAZD870PS

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 1 primary-scope Seattle permit observed since 2021.

1RavennaApr 17, 2024Active through Oct 19, 2027Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct retaining walls and associated site work per plans. (Any work in the right of way requires a separate SDOT permit.)

7012490-CN · Issued · issued Apr 17, 2024 · Ravenna · $12,000Official Seattle record ↗
True Scapes LLCWA #TRUESSL887PD

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 10 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Oct 22, 2024
Documented neighborhoods
East Queen Anne
Active through Nov 15, 2026Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct retaining wall at single family residence per plan.

6810013-CN · Completed · issued Oct 22, 2024 · East Queen Anne · $15,000Official Seattle record ↗
R&R Foundation Specialist LLCWA #RRFOUFS829DA

General contractor. Office listed in Everett (North Sound); 8 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Dec 7, 2022
Documented neighborhoods
Columbia City
Active through Mar 1, 2028Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct site retaining wall repair per plan.

6876494-CN · Completed · issued Dec 7, 2022 · Columbia City · $61,863Official Seattle record ↗
Mcdowell NW Pile King Inc.WA #MCDOWNP011QT

Drilling, Blasting And Soil Sampling contractor. Office listed in Kent (South King); 6 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Jun 17, 2025
Documented neighborhoods
Gatewood
Active through Sep 7, 2027Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct new retaining wall adjacent to existing one family dwelling per plan.

7054340-CN · Completed · issued Jun 17, 2025 · Gatewood · $35,000Official Seattle record ↗
GroundworksWA #GROUN**763O5

General contractor. Office listed in Virginia Beach, outside the core region; 5 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Dec 1, 2025
Documented neighborhoods
Greenwood
Active through Oct 29, 2026Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct retaining wall repair adjacent to existing single-family residence per plans.

7080716-CN · Issued · issued Dec 1, 2025 · Greenwood · $6,000Official Seattle record ↗
Kulchin Foundation Drilling CoWA #KULCHFD995QB

General contractor. Office listed in Lakewood (Pierce / South Sound); 5 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Aug 24, 2022
Documented neighborhoods
Sunset Hill
Active through Nov 9, 2027Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct retaining wall and replace portion of existing failed concrete rubble wall accessory to single family residence per plans.

6883907-CN · Completed · issued Aug 24, 2022 · Sunset Hill · $30,000Official Seattle record ↗
Integral Construction Inc.WA #INTEGCI159K3

General contractor. Office listed in Edmonds (North King / South Snohomish); 4 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Mar 29, 2023
Documented neighborhoods
Sunset Hill
Active through Mar 16, 2028Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct new Retaining Wall to Single Family Residence in rear yard per plan.

6929760-CN · Completed · issued Mar 29, 2023 · Sunset Hill · $250,000Official Seattle record ↗
J P Landscape Services Inc.WA #JPLANSI000JP

Landscaping contractor. Office listed in Duvall, outside the core region; 4 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
3
Latest match
Feb 27, 2025
Documented neighborhoods
Sunset Hill, Lawton Park, Stevens
Active through Jun 1, 2027Full profile →
View 3 selected permit records

Construct retaining wall and site improvement for existing single-family residence per plan.

7046003-CN · Completed · issued Feb 27, 2025 · Sunset Hill · $50,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct retaining wall and site improvements adjacent to one family dwelling per plan.

7006065-CN · Completed · issued Feb 28, 2024 · Lawton Park · $10,793Official Seattle record ↗

Construct site retaining walls exterior stairs walkways and landscaping around existing single family residence per plan.

6863676-CN · Completed · issued Dec 23, 2022 · Stevens · $120,000Official Seattle record ↗
Malone'S Landscape Cntrng Inc.WA #MALONLC051BU

General contractor. Office listed in Kent (South King); 4 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
3
Latest match
Aug 11, 2023
Documented neighborhoods
Green Lake, Stevens
Active through May 14, 2027Full profile →
View 3 selected permit records

Construct site retaining walls to existing one family dwelling per plan.

6942297-CN · Completed · issued Aug 11, 2023 · Green Lake · $50,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct site retaining walls and associated site work per plans

6838457-CN · Completed · issued Sep 15, 2021 · Stevens · $75,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct retaining wall and landscaping accessory to single family residence subject to field inspection.

6828804-CN · Completed · issued Mar 17, 2021 · Stevens · $10,000Official Seattle record ↗
Terrafirma Foundation Rpr Inc.WA #TERRAFR931LH

General contractor. Office listed in Roseburg, outside the core region; 4 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
2
Latest match
Dec 17, 2024
Documented neighborhoods
Leschi, Stevens
Active through Jun 16, 2027Full profile →
View 2 selected permit records

Construct retaining wall repair with soil nail adjacent to existing single-family residence per plans.

7027913-CN · Withdrawn · issued Dec 17, 2024 · Leschi · $3,298Official Seattle record ↗

Construct site retaining wall & foundation repairs to existing one-family dwelling per plan

6941728-CN · Completed · issued Oct 1, 2023 · Stevens · $50,000Official Seattle record ↗
Dowbuilt Inc.WA #DOWBUI*818BD

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 3 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Mar 22, 2022
Documented neighborhoods
Madison Park
Active through Jan 2, 2027Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct retaining walls and extend the existing driveway for existing building per plan.

6815601-CN · Expired · issued Mar 22, 2022 · Madison Park · $10,000Official Seattle record ↗
Rainier Rockeries & Const Inc.WA #RAINIRC810N7

Landscaping contractor. Office listed in Maple Valley, outside the core region; 3 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
2
Latest match
Jun 21, 2024
Documented neighborhoods
Bryant, East Queen Anne
Active through Sep 8, 2027Full profile →
View 2 selected permit records

Construct retaining wall and site work for one family dwelling per plan.

7015914-CN · Completed · issued Jun 21, 2024 · Bryant · $50,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct site retaining walls accessory to existing one-family dwelling per plan

6880866-CN · Completed · issued Jan 4, 2023 · East Queen Anne · $100,000Official Seattle record ↗
Stabuilt LLCWA #STABUL*782LN

General contractor. Office listed in Lynnwood (North King / South Snohomish); 3 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Mar 21, 2023
Documented neighborhoods
Ravenna
Active through Jun 15, 2028Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct alterations to retaining wall and site improvements adjacent to Single-Family Residence per plan.

6930538-CN · Completed · issued Mar 21, 2023 · Ravenna · $35,000Official Seattle record ↗
Advanced Fndtn Supports LLCWA #ADVANFS903DH

General contractor. Office listed in Monroe (North Sound); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Dec 20, 2021
Documented neighborhoods
Laurelhurst
Active through Mar 10, 2028Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct retaining wall to support failing rockery accessory to single family residence per plans.

6824547-CN · Expired · issued Dec 20, 2021 · Laurelhurst · $15,000Official Seattle record ↗
Build & Restore LLCWA #BUILDRL905MO

General contractor. Office listed in Edmonds (North King / South Snohomish); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
2
Latest match
Oct 29, 2024
Documented neighborhoods
Ravenna
Active through Aug 1, 2028Full profile →
View 2 selected permit records

Construct new garage and site improvements accessory to existing one family dwelling per plan. Construct retaining walls and driveway across two adjacent lots per plan. Scope of work (both parcels) will be reviewed under 7009819-CN.

7009819-CN · Completed · issued Oct 29, 2024 · Ravenna · $30,797Official Seattle record ↗

Construct retaining walls and driveway across two adjacent lots per plan. Scope of work for both parcels reviewed under 7009819-CN.

7023193-CN · Completed · issued Oct 29, 2024 · Ravenna · $5,000Official Seattle record ↗
Dlw General Contractors Inc.WA #DLWGEGC943CM

General contractor. Office listed in Burien (South King); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
2
Latest match
Jul 13, 2021
Documented neighborhoods
Riverview
Active through Apr 1, 2028Full profile →
View 2 selected permit records

Construct retaining wall on south property (Construct a retaining wall spanning over two properties per plans. Reviews and processing for 2-CN's under 6790504. Work spanning SDOT property requires a separate permit)

6805271-CN · Completed · issued Jul 13, 2021 · Riverview · $80,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct retaining wall on north property (Construct a retaining wall spanning over two properties per plans. Reviews and processing for 2-CN's under 6790504. Work spanning SDOT property requires a separate permit)

6790504-CN · Completed · issued Jul 12, 2021 · Riverview · $80,000Official Seattle record ↗
Dochnahl Construction Inc.WA #DOCHNC*241R9

General contractor. Office listed in Renton (South King); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
2
Latest match
Feb 3, 2025
Documented neighborhoods
Leschi, Ravenna
Active through Jul 3, 2028Full profile →
View 2 selected permit records

Construct retaining walls and pin pile foundation repair to existing one-family dwelling per plan

6967982-CN · Expired · issued Feb 3, 2025 · Leschi · $25,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct new retaining walls for new exterior stairs and driveway for existing building per plan.

7025778-CN · Completed · issued Aug 2, 2024 · Ravenna · $5,000Official Seattle record ↗
Dreamforge LLCWA #DREAML*785JE

General contractor. Office listed in Lynnwood (North King / South Snohomish); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Sep 19, 2024
Documented neighborhoods
North Queen Anne
Active through Apr 6, 2028Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct site retaining wall for existing two-family dwelling per plan

6932478-CN · Expired · issued Sep 19, 2024 · North Queen Anne · $10,000Official Seattle record ↗
Hamish Anderson Cstm Homes Inc.WA #HAMISAC080PO

General contractor. Office listed in Kirkland (Eastside); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Aug 3, 2021
Documented neighborhoods
Cedar Park
Active through Nov 20, 2027Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct retaining wall on proposed property Reviews and processing for 2 records on 6797804-CN

6826304-CN · Completed · issued Aug 3, 2021 · Cedar Park · $15,000Official Seattle record ↗
Home Care Contractors LLCWA #HOMECCC834M1

General contractor. Office listed in Bothell (North King / South Snohomish); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
2
Latest match
Mar 4, 2021
Documented neighborhoods
Lawton Park
Active through Jul 29, 2027Full profile →
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Construct retaining walls and site improvements (Construct retaining walls and site improvements on (2) lots. Review & process for 2 records under # 6768745-CN).

6734438-CN · Completed · issued Mar 4, 2021 · Lawton Park · $1,400Official Seattle record ↗

Construct retaining walls and site improvements (Construct retaining walls and site improvements on (2) lots. Review & process for 2 records under # 6768745-CN).

6768745-CN · Completed · issued Feb 12, 2021 · Lawton Park · $6,000Official Seattle record ↗
Jackson Design Build LLCWA #JACKSDB835CB

General contractor. Office listed in Shoreline (North King / South Snohomish); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
2
Latest match
Jan 24, 2024
Documented neighborhoods
Loyal Heights, Phinney Ridge
Active through Feb 2, 2027Full profile →
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Construct new retaining walls at driveway adjacent to existing one family dwelling per plan.

6998248-CN · Completed · issued Jan 24, 2024 · Loyal Heights · $10,000Official Seattle record ↗

Remove and reconstruct retaining walls and stairway in front yard of single family residence per plans.

6898125-CN · Completed · issued Aug 9, 2022 · Phinney Ridge · $20,000Official Seattle record ↗
Monet Painting Of Wa Inc.WA #MONETPW055JC

General contractor. Office listed in Lynnwood (North King / South Snohomish); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
2
Latest match
Jun 30, 2022
Documented neighborhoods
Broadview
Active through Mar 16, 2027Full profile →
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Parent. Construct new retaining wall (south parcel A) per plan. (Construct new retaining wall and processing of 2 records under 6800666-CN).Dependent. Construct new retaining wall (north parcel B) per plan.

6800666-CN · Completed · issued Jun 30, 2022 · Broadview · $200,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct new retaining wall (north parcel B) per plan. (Construct new retaining wall and processing of 2 records under 6800666-CN).Dependent. Construct new retaining wall (north parcel B) per plan.

6859415-CN · Expired · issued Jun 30, 2022 · Broadview · $200,000Official Seattle record ↗
Nussbaum Group Inc.WA #NUSSBGI914BZ

General contractor. Office listed in Redmond (Eastside); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
2
Latest match
Oct 3, 2024
Documented neighborhoods
East Queen Anne, Ravenna
Active through Jan 12, 2027Full profile →
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Construct retaining walls patio and landscaping accessory to single family residence per plans.

6950724-CN · Completed · issued Oct 3, 2024 · East Queen Anne · $100,000Official Seattle record ↗
Pro-Mondo LLCWA #PROMOL*883MU

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Feb 4, 2025
Documented neighborhoods
Stevens
Active through Aug 4, 2028Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct retaining wall and site improvements for existing single-family dwelling per plan.

7041337-CN · Completed · issued Feb 4, 2025 · Stevens · $15,000Official Seattle record ↗
Quercus Landscapes Inc.WA #QUERCLI941OJ

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Oct 2, 2024
Documented neighborhoods
East Queen Anne
Active through Mar 29, 2027Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct retaining wall and site stairs to replace existing for single-family residence per plan.

7028656-CN · Expired · issued Oct 2, 2024 · East Queen Anne · $50,000Official Seattle record ↗
Sage And Stone LLCWA #SAGESSL854L4

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
2
Latest match
Feb 23, 2023
Documented neighborhoods
Greenwood, Ravenna
Active through Apr 9, 2028Full profile →
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Construct retaining walls and site improvements accessory to existing single family dwelling per plan.

6940585-CN · Completed · issued Feb 23, 2023 · Greenwood · $115,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct covered porch addition to single family residence grading and retaining walls per plans.

6839660-CN · Expired · issued Dec 9, 2021 · Ravenna · $90,000Official Seattle record ↗
Vio Design Build LLCWA #VIODEDB903OA

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
2
Latest match
Jul 21, 2025
Documented neighborhoods
Wedgwood, North Delridge
Active through Mar 25, 2027Full profile →
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Construct site retaining wall for single-family residence per plan.

6992763-CN · Completed · issued Jul 21, 2025 · Wedgwood · $20,000Official Seattle record ↗

Construct site retaining wall accessory to existing one-family dwelling per plan

6988935-CN · Completed · issued Apr 15, 2024 · North Delridge · $20,000Official Seattle record ↗
Western Landscape & Pvrs LLCWA #WESTELP854RP

General contractor. Office listed in Kirkland (Eastside); 2 primary-scope Seattle permits observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Jun 27, 2023
Documented neighborhoods
Rainier View
Active through Dec 17, 2027Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct site retaining walls to existing single family residence per plan.

6869036-CN · Completed · issued Jun 27, 2023 · Rainier View · $30,000Official Seattle record ↗
Adobe Landscaping Co LLCWA #ADOBELC792QS

General contractor. Office listed in Lake Forest Park, outside the core region; 1 primary-scope Seattle permit observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Feb 13, 2024
Documented neighborhoods
Madrona
Active through Dec 17, 2027Full profile →
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Construct alterations to retaining wall and site improvements adjacent to Single-Family Residence per plan.

6962997-CN · Completed · issued Feb 13, 2024 · Madrona · $25,000Official Seattle record ↗
Armas Concrete LLCWA #ARMASCL824PS

Concrete contractor. Office listed in Maple Valley, outside the core region; 1 primary-scope Seattle permit observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Sep 13, 2023
Documented neighborhoods
Greenwood
Active through May 19, 2027Full profile →
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Construct retaining wall along driveway for single family residence per plans. Project includes removal of existing retaining wall.

6968225-CN · Completed · issued Sep 13, 2023 · Greenwood · $25,000Official Seattle record ↗
Ashworth Homes LLCWA #ASHWOHL950JL

General contractor. Office listed in Shoreline (North King / South Snohomish); 1 primary-scope Seattle permit observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Nov 3, 2022
Documented neighborhoods
Lawton Park
Active through Jun 2, 2027Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record
Aspen Renovate LLCWA #ASPENRL796NR

General contractor. Office listed in Lynnwood (North King / South Snohomish); 1 primary-scope Seattle permit observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Jun 30, 2026
Documented neighborhoods
Stevens
Active through Mar 24, 2028Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct new retaining wall to replace existing wall adjacent to existing one family dwelling per plan.

7134328-CN · Issued · issued Jun 30, 2026 · Stevens · $120,000Official Seattle record ↗
Avalon NW Landscape LLCWA #AVALONL917L6

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 1 primary-scope Seattle permit observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
May 12, 2022
Documented neighborhoods
East Queen Anne
Active through Jul 17, 2027Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct landscaping and retaining walls accessory to single family residence per plans. REVISION 06/16/22: Minor revisions to wall subject to field inspection.

6865414-CN · Completed · issued May 12, 2022 · East Queen Anne · $50,000Official Seattle record ↗
Concrete Culture LLCWA #CONCRCL790N5

General contractor. Office listed in Kirkland (Eastside); 1 primary-scope Seattle permit observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Jan 13, 2025
Documented neighborhoods
Mid-Beacon Hill
Active through Sep 19, 2027Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct site retaining wall per plan

7047479-CN · Issued · issued Jan 13, 2025 · Mid-Beacon Hill · $15,000Official Seattle record ↗
Crescent BuildsWA #CRESCB*863BZ

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 1 primary-scope Seattle permit observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
May 29, 2025
Documented neighborhoods
Broadway
Active through Jan 9, 2028Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct retaining wall and site work adjacent to one family dwelling per plan.

7064975-CN · Completed · issued May 29, 2025 · Broadway · $27,595Official Seattle record ↗
Van Zandt Design Build LLCWA #VANZAZD870PS

General contractor. Office listed in Seattle; 1 primary-scope Seattle permit observed since 2021.

Selected permits
1
Latest match
Apr 17, 2024
Documented neighborhoods
Ravenna
Active through Oct 19, 2027Full profile →
View 1 selected permit record

Construct retaining walls and associated site work per plans. (Any work in the right of way requires a separate SDOT permit.)

7012490-CN · Issued · issued Apr 17, 2024 · Ravenna · $12,000Official Seattle record ↗

What a comparable construction scope should settle

  • The wall system, dimensions, retained geometry, surcharge, design assumptions, and responsible licensed professionals.
  • Survey, property-line, easement, utility, tree, access, staging, and public-right-of-way constraints.
  • Excavation, temporary earth support, unsuitable soil, hauling, wet-weather protection, erosion control, and restoration.
  • Foundation preparation, reinforcement, drainage aggregate, filters, pipe, cleanouts, lawful outlet, and maintenance access.
  • Permit ownership, approved drawings, revisions, required inspections, testing, professional observations, and closeout records.

Seattle’s published exemption is conditional, not a general four-foot rule. Confirm height using the City’s measurement method and check ECA, adjoining-property, grading, drainage, and right-of-way conditions for the actual proposal.

Guides supporting this service topic

These articles answer narrower planning and comparison questions, then link readers back to this service and its neighborhood evidence.

Official sources

  1. Retaining Walls & RockeriesSeattle Department of Construction & Inspections
  2. Grading PermitSeattle Department of Construction & Inspections
  3. Building Permits datasetCity of Seattle Open Data
  4. Contractor License Data — GeneralWashington State Department of Labor & Industries