Service Area · Glendale, CA
Hillside & General Contractor in Glendale, CA
Glendale's hillside neighborhoods, Chevy Chase Canyon, the Verdugo Woodlands, Oakmont, Adams Hill, and the slopes above Montrose, are some of the steepest residential terrain in Los Angeles County. SAWA drills, pours, and frames hillside homes there, and delivers commercial build-outs along Brand Boulevard and the downtown Glendale corridor.
Building in Glendale
What the ground and the permits look like here.
Glendale's hillside regulations control grading quantities, retaining wall heights, and building height on slopes, and the city's geotechnical review is thorough. Lots in the canyons frequently need caisson foundations, soldier-pile retaining walls, and careful drainage design. Our crews have the rigs and the experience for it.
Services in Glendale
What we build in Glendale.
Hillside Construction
Ground-up builds, drilling, and retaining systems on steep and unstable lots.
Learn more →02Caisson & Pile Drilling
Hillside and limited-access drilling for caissons, piles, and shoring, with our own rigs.
Learn more →04Structural Concrete & Foundations
Foundations, grade beams, retaining walls, shotcrete, slabs, and hardscape.
Learn more →09Residential Construction
Custom homes, hillside residences, additions, and fire rebuilds.
Learn more →07Tenant Improvements (TI)
Commercial build-outs, office remodels, and retail TI on working schedules.
Learn more →08Commercial Construction
Commercial general contracting for office, retail, mixed-use, and rebuilds.
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FAQ
Building in Glendale: common questions.
Yes. Steep canyon lots with limited access are our specialty, and Glendale's hillside neighborhoods are a short drive from our Pasadena office.
Yes. We deliver office and retail tenant improvements and structural modifications for Glendale commercial properties.
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