Essex · about 8 mi from our shop
Retaining Wall Design & Construction in Essex, MA
Granite crops out regularly across Essex, and drumlins rise out of the marsh. Walls here turn slopes into usable ground and suit the stone around them.
Retaining walls in Essex
What to know before you start.
Essex has no local wetlands bylaw, so walls near wetlands fall under the state act.
Removing stone or soil off your property can need a permit, but excavation for building work is exempt.
Local rules that can affect your retaining walls project.
State wetlands act only
Essex has no local wetlands bylaw, the Commission says. Work in and near wetlands, floodplains, banks, riverfront and beaches falls under the state Wetlands Protection Act.
Source: Essex Conservation Commission ↗Taking soil or stone off site
Removing loam, topsoil, gravel or stone from your property needs a Select Board and Planning Board permit, but excavation for driveways, walks and building is exempt.
Source: Essex Bylaws ↗
We check the current requirements for every project before we start.
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