Wakefield · about 9 mi from our shop
Retaining Wall Design & Construction in Wakefield, MA
Plenty of Wakefield yards step up or down from the street. A low retaining wall can turn a slope into a flat spot for a patio or a play area.
Retaining walls in Wakefield
What to know before you start.
Near wetlands, walls count as structures, and they need Conservation Commission review within 100 feet. The proposed local bylaw would add a 25-foot no-disturb strip, so we plan walls to stay clear of it.
Front-yard walls near the lot line may be limited to 2.5 feet for sightlines under the posted zoning draft.
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Local rules that can affect your retaining walls project.
Wetlands and the lake
About 18% of Wakefield is wetland, and flood zones sit around Lake Quannapowitt, the Mill River and Reedy Meadow. Work within 100 feet of a wetland falls under the Conservation Commission and the state Wetlands Protection Act.
Source: Town of Wakefield: Proposed Wetland Bylaw ↗A local wetlands bylaw is proposed
The town has drafted its own wetlands bylaw, which would add a 25-foot no-disturb zone next to wetlands and protect some isolated wetlands, vernal pools and intermittent streams the state act doesn't cover. It needs a Town Meeting vote, so check whether it has passed before you plan near water.
Source: Town of Wakefield: Proposed Wetland Bylaw ↗Front-yard fences and corner sightlines
Near the front lot line, the posted zoning draft limits fences, hedges and walls to 2.5 feet unless they won't block sightlines at driveways and corners.
Source: Wakefield Zoning Bylaw (posted draft) ↗
We check the current requirements for every project before we start.
Can I build a wall near a wetland in Wakefield?
Possibly, with Conservation Commission approval. A proposed local bylaw would keep a 25-foot strip next to wetlands undisturbed, so walls are usually kept outside it.
Let's talk about your retaining walls in Wakefield.
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